CraneSafe Certification
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+ apprenticeships
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how to apply
application forms
prepare for the written assessment
load chart & rigging
learning guides + practice exercises
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practical skills & knowledge
what does the assessment include?
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Important *** Notes on Crane Size & Classification and Certificate Restrictions
→ Minimum Crane Sizes for Assessment Purposes
→ Changes to Crane Classifications & Certificates (pending approval)
Certification Requirement
Occupational Health and Safety regulations in BC and Yukon now require crane operators to carry a proof of competence card. WorkSafe BC and Yukon Worker's Compensation Health and Safety Board recognise the Fulford CraneSafe Certification as proof of competence — with our certification you will be in compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
The CraneSafe Certificate provides operators with the required proof of competence for the following types of equipment in BC and Yukon:
* Pending industry approval
Crane Classification |
Qualified to Operate / Notes |
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MOBILE CRANES |
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Friction Lattice Boom |
All Mobile cranes. All Boom Trucks. |
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Hydraulic Lattice Boom |
All Mobile cranes except Lattice Friction. All Boom Trucks. |
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Hydraulic – Unlimited Tonnage |
All Mobile Hydraulic Cranes. All Boom Trucks. |
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Hydraulic – 80 Tonnes & Under |
All Mobile Hydraulic Cranes 80 tonnes and under. All Boom Trucks. |
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Hydraulic – 20 Tonnes & Under |
New * Pending approval |
BOOM TRUCKS |
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Stiff Boom – Unlimited Tonnage |
All Boom Trucks. |
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Stiff Boom – 40 Tonnes & Under |
To be replaced * Pending approval Stiff Boom Trucks 40 tonnes and under. All Folding Boom Trucks. |
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Stiff Boom – 20 Tonnes & Under |
New * Pending approval |
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Folding Boom – Unlimited Tonnage |
All Folding Boom Trucks. |
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Folding Boom – 22 Tonnes & Under (Knuckle Boom Crane ie HIAB) |
To be replaced * Pending approval Folding Boom Trucks 22 tonnes and under. |
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Folding Boom – 11 Tonnes & Under (Knuckle Boom Crane ie HIAB) |
New * Pending approval |
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TOWER CRANES |
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Tower Cranes (includes luffing and track mounted cranes) |
All Tower Cranes. |
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Self Erect Tower Crane |
All Self Erect Tower cranes. |
For more details on changes to crane classifications, see News & Updates.
Development of CraneSafe Certification
The CraneSafe Certification system has been developed over three years with the extensive support of the BC Association for Crane Safety, WorkSafeBC, the BC Industry Training Authority and 52 Crane Industry task group members who volunteered their time to ensure the CraneSafe system will work for industry and operators in BC, Yukon and Alberta.
The goal of the certification system is to increase the safety of crane operations in BC and Yukon. As of 2008 crane operators in BC and Yukon are required under revised Occupational Health and Safety regulations to hold a Certificate of Competence to operate a crane.
Assessments are now available for the approximately 12,500 crane operators registered with the BC Association for Crane Safety. We will be delivering approximately 325 assessments per month in BC and Yukon to February 2011.
Assessment appointments will be given to operators on a first come, first served basis. As of the end of May 2009, all operators registered with the BCACS will have received a notification letter outlining the certification requirements for crane operators in BC.