Safe Work Practices: Your Guide to Health and Safety Resources
BC Crane Safety is your go-to resource when it comes to crane-related resources. We have resources on:
- hazard alerts, safety bulletins
- safe work practices, crane safety procedures and
- next practices, like issues, trends and data on crane-related issues.
You are encouraged to use these resources on the job site.
Level Up Inspection Program
Support materials, tools and presentations for key crane employers, prime contractors, supervisors, crane operators and related stakeholders. Learn more about this initiative.
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Safe Work Practices
Regular Inspection Requirements for Cranes
Date added: 03-09-2024
Inspection and Maintenance of Tower Crane Major Components
Periodic inspections of major structural, mechanical, and electrical components are important to ensure a tower crane can be operated safely and effectively.
Date added: 03-09-2024
Hazard Alert on Hot Conditions
Temperatures inside a crane cab can turn dangerously hot in minutes. When the outside temperature is 26 degrees, it only takes minutes for the temperature inside a cab to heat up, creating a "greenhouse" effect inside impacting the ability to concentrate on a job that always demands total accuracy.
Date added: 15-04-2024
Hydration Urine Chart
One of the most simple and effective ways to avoid heat stress is to stay hydrated. Drink lots of water regularly especially when working in hot conditions. The colour of your pee (urine) is a good indicator of your current level of hydration. Print and post this guide to help you and your team stay hydrated.
Date added: 12-04-2024
Update Notice: Tower Crane Foundation CSA Code Inspection Requirements
Requirements for documented records of tower crane foundation inspections are described in section 14.2 (6) of the BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR).
Date added: 02-04-2023
Inspecting Tower Crane Temporary Devices
An inspection checklist for tower crane temporary devices.
Date added: 26-10-2021
Countering Sleep Deprivation
Effects of sleep deprivation and methods of prevention.
Date added: 26-10-2021
Provisional Operators Must Work Under Supervision Until Competent (Full Scope Certification)
Provisional Crane Operator Supervision
Annual Equipment Inspection and Certification
Guidance developed by Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) with the support of WorkSafeBC.
Tower/Self-Erect Crane Pre-Assembly Checklist
Planning is the first step in ensuring that work is done safely. Planning for tower crane erection and operations should start as early as possible and involve consultation with everyone engaged in the work including the prime contractor, crane owner, crane supplier, crane user, crane erection supervisor, electricity entity, mobile crane firm and project supervisor(s). Good planning involves:
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- selecting the right crane(s)
- locating, erecting, and commissioning the crane
- planning, scheduling, and coordinating the work
- operating, inspecting, and maintaining the crane daily
- planning for and completing crane preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair.
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This checklist can be used to assist with the set up and operation of tower cranes at the workplace. This assessment should be led by the prime contractor who assembles the group of relevant people involved in the tower crane erection and operation. The intent is to review and discuss each item on the checklist and coordinate any required action.”
Limits of Approach
WorkSafeBC limits of approach and BC Hydro’s 3 keys to electrical safety.
Limits of Approach — Once Contact is Made
Steps to take if the crane contacts a power line.
