Crane safety is not just rules, regulations, and controls. Our Association provides all things crane safety related. We have occupational competency standards for all types of crane operators, systems to certify your competency and skills and resources to help you carry out crane tasks safely. At BC Crane Safety we value worker and worksite safety.
BC Crane Safety is your go-to resource on crane-related health and safety resources even if it’s historical events, current issues or future trends.
BC Crane Safety reached a ground-breaking Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the European Crane Operator License Foundation (ECOL) recognizing that the certifications issued by the two organizations are equivalent and interchangeable. The agreement is based on a detailed comparison and alignment of standards governing the safe and effective operation of mobile cranes. “What this […]
Whether you are a crane employer, supervisor, operator or contractor working in the province of BC, you are required to meet occupational health and safety requirements under the provincial regulator, WorkSafeBC.
Find more about the topics below through the following links to their website.
Looking for crane-related regulations?
(Note: workers, supervisors, employers, contractors, etc. should be familiar with other applicable parts of the regulation.)
Do employers / contractors need WSBC insurance?
Injured at work? Find WSBC claim info here.
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