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The BC government’s Restart plan outlines the four steps to reduce restrictions in public spaces and in workplaces. Step 3 began on July 1, 2021, and started a transition period in how COVID-19 is managed in workplaces. Employers are no longer required to maintain a COVID-19 Safety Plan, and can instead transition to communicable disease prevention.

Communicable Disease Prevention: A Guide for Employers describes a four-step process to help employers reduce the risk of communicable disease in their workplace. WorkSafeBC has revised the guide to include a template that may be useful for employers in documenting and communicating their communicable disease prevention measures, practices, and policies.

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The BC government’s Restart plan outlines the four steps to reduce restrictions in public spaces and in workplaces. Step 3 began on July 1, 2021, and started a transition period in how COVID-19 is managed in workplaces. Employers are no longer required to maintain a COVID-19 Safety Plan, and can instead transition to communicable disease prevention.

Communicable Disease Prevention: A Guide for Employers describes a four-step process to help employers reduce the risk of communicable disease in their workplace. WorkSafeBC has revised the guide to include a template that may be useful for employers in documenting and communicating their communicable disease prevention measures, practices, and policies.

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BC Crane Safety oversees all aspects of the BC Crane Operator Certification Scheme, including: crane operator standards, theory exam and practical test standards, and registration of crane operators.

In order to operate a crane in British Columbia, a crane operator must hold a valid credential that is issued by a certifying body that is recognized in BC.

Currently recognized certifying bodies are:

British Columbia: Fulford Certification, Industry Training Authority (ITA). Note: an ITA certificate also needs an accompanying successful practical test from a recognized certifying body.

Canada – other: All provinces’ and territories’ appropriate regulatory and/or apprenticeship authorities. (Some restrictions may apply for specific crane classifications and/or designations.)

Ireland: SOLAS Ireland (Mobile Crane, Tower Crane)

USA: NCCER, NCCCO, OECP (Mobile Crane, Tower Crane). Some additional requirements may apply.

Details on the various crane operator designations as well as recognized credentials are found on the Get Certified page.