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Dedicated Emergency Platform / Dedicated Evacuation Platform (DEP)

Dedicated Emergency Platform / Dedicated Evacuation Platform (DEP) are critical lifts and are subject to regulatory requirements and restrictions.
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Updates to Crane Operator Requirements & Exams

Recent and upcoming changes to requirements for provisional operators, Tower Cranes Standardized Level Exams and Tower Crane Practical Assessments have been summarized for your convenience.
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Summer 2025 Newsletter

Summer 2025 heat is here. Stay cool and learn more about recent and upcoming changes to provisional operator designation requirements and use our Knowledge Base pages to stay up to date.
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Evaluating Tower Crane Operator Competency

Tower crane operators play a vital role in construction safety, controlling heavy lifts high above job sites. Competency is key to both compliance and risk prevention.
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Rough Terrain Cranes and Telehandlers

Rough terrain cranes and telehandlers are made for off-road construction and tough conditions. However, an operator’s commitment to safety is key to safe and efficient operations.
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Safety Beyond Borders

Clinton Connell attended the 2024 CICA Conference, participating in an ICSA technical committee discussing safe work practices once contact with power lines has been made.
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Provisional Crane Operator

In B.C., a provisional crane operator designation (formerly known as Level B) allows the holder to operate a crane under qualified supervision until full crane operator certification is obtained.
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Spring 2025 Newsletter

Spring 2025 starts with collaboration through the CCOP-TAC, two new IUOE training courses, and reminders on provisional operator record keeping and your right to know about hazards in the workplace.
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Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Keep workplaces safe and prevent slips, trips, and falls. Crane operator duties frequently include climbing and working at heights in variable conditions.
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Jen’s Safety Angle: Top 5 Considerations for Safety Programs in 2025

Jen's Safety Angle: Top 5 Considerations for Safety Programs in 2025 covers the key areas of supervision, documentation, training, inspections and preventative maintenance.