Credential Recognition – Other Jurisdictions

Review Material and Operator Standards

Crane operators who want to work in B.C. must understand provincial health and safety regulations.

To operate a crane in B.C., you will need to be able to:

• Explain how the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) applies to crane operations in B.C.
• describe the duties of employers, workers and supervisors stated in the Workers Compensation Act
• describe the competencies needed for crane operators in B.C.

This applies to boom truck, mobile and tower crane operators.

Here is some of the key information you will need to be familiar with.

Workers Compensation Act

Review the full Workers Compensation Act. It describes the occupational health and safety responsibilities of workers, employers and others in B.C. and explains how the compensation system works. Here is one essential section you need to be familiar with and understand:

• Part2: Division 4 – General Duties of Employers, Workers and Others

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR)

B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) is enforced by WorkSafeBC. Review the entire OHSR which also includes the OHSR Guidelines that give more detail about how each part is interpreted. Here are some of the main parts you will need to be familiar with and understand:

• Part 3 – Rights and Responsibilities
• Part 13 – Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms
• Part 14 – Cranes and Hoists
• Part 15 – Rigging
• Part 16 – Mobile Equipment
• Part 19 – Electrical Safety

B.C. Crane Operator Competencies

Here are links to the standards for tower crane, mobile crane, and boom truck operators in B.C. They contain all the information that is used by examiners and training organizations.

These standards set out the skills, knowledge and attitudes that people need to demonstrate if they want to become fully-certified crane operators in B.C.

Mobile Cranes

Tower Cranes

Boom Trucks

Learn more about the crane classification system and the types of equipment you can operate with each certification.