Glossary

A container in which fluid is stored under pressure as a source of hydraulic energy.

An agreement designed to eliminate or reduce measures that restrict labour mobility in Canada. To that end, the B.C. Government agreed to recognize workers already certified in another province/territory (i.e. certified, licensed, or registered by a recognized regulatory authority) as eligible for certification in B.C.

Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ASME promotes the art, science and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Inclination of a leg or branch of a sling measured from the horizontal or vertical plane; provided that an angle of loading of five degrees or less from the vertical may be considered a vertical angle of loading.

Once a year.

A system of electromechanical devices used to prevent the crane operator from two blocking the crane. See Two Block.

BC Crane Safety registrants and certificate holders who are alleged to violate the Code of Conduct will be subject to review by the Assessment Review Panel according to principles of fair and due process.

1. Alarm device that signals the operator of low engine oil pressure, high engine coolant temperature and high hydraulic oil and transmission oil temperature.

2. Device utilizing a buzzer and/or lights as a signal of approaching two block and/ or overload condition. See Rated Capacity Indicator.

A unit which connects to the boom head and is used for reeving winch rope for a second hoist line. Also know as an Auxiliary Boom Head or Rooster Sheave.

Resistance to overturning of the crane in rearward direction.

A frame equipped with sheaves and connected to the gantry. The bail is used in conjunction with the boom hoist drum and bridle to alter the crane's boom angle.

The lower most section of a lattice boom or luffing jib.

Lattice boom attachment made up of only the base and top sections of the boom.

Jib attachment made up of only the base and top section of the jib.

Sling configuration whereby the sling is passed under the load and has both ends, end attachments, eyes or handles on the hook or a single master link.

The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is a non-profit industry association that serves as the provincial voice of British Columbia's construction sector.

The angle above or below horizontal of the longitudinal axis of the boom.

An accessory which measures the angle of the boom relative to horizontal.

A main corner structural member of a boom.

Base of boom where it attaches to the upper revolving frame.

Rope drum and its drive, or other mechanism, for controlling the angle of a lattice boom crane.

The distance along a straight line through the centreline of the boom foot pin to the centreline of the boom head sheave shaft, measured along the longitudinal axis of the boom.

Individual lattice structures which are pinned together to form the boom attachment. Crane lattice booms are usually in two basic sections: tip and base. Such booms may be lengthened by insertion of one or more additional extension sections

Boom trucks are truck-mounted folding or stiff boom telescoping cranes. They have many uses: erecting steel, delivering building supplies, installing advertising signs, and servicing electrical utilities. There are 6 types of boom trucks for which BC Crane Safety operator certifications are issued:

• Stiff boom - unlimited
• Stiff boom - 40 tonnes and under
• Stiff boom - 20 tonnes and under
• Folding boom – unlimited
• Folding boom 22 tonnes and under
• Folding boom – 10 tonnes and under

A frame equipped with sheaves and connected to the boom by stationary ropes called pendants. The bridle is used in conjunction with the boom hoist drum and bail to alter the crane's boom angle.

Sling composed of multiple legs with the top ends gathered in a fitting that goes over the lifting hook. The bridle can be wire rope, chain or synthetic slings.

CAF-FCA is a non-profit organization that connects Canada’s skilled trades apprenticeship community. Employers, unions, equity-seeking groups, educational institutions and jurisdictions support CAF-FCA operations through membership.

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA)

The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is a voluntary partnership between Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments. The CCDA supports the development of skilled trades in Canada, and it manages the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.

Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)

A nationally recognized credential authorizing crane operation, supporting interprovincial mobility for certified operators across Canada.

CCRA is recognized as the voice of the event and equipment rental industry in Canada. They are a source for guidance on safety, standards, and business practices.

Canadian Crane Rental Association (CCRA)

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union (EU) designed to reduce trade barriers and deepen economic cooperation between the two parties.

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The Canadian Hoisting and Rigging Safety Council provides an inclusive forum for national dialogue on harmonization. Its key mandate is to act impartially on industry’s behalf with the goal of establishing common crane industry regulations and credentialing across Canada.

Canadian Hoisting and Rigging Safety Council (CHRSC)

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a not‐for‐profit membership‐based association, founded in 1919. It develops and maintains consensus standards to help protect the health and safety of Canadians, enhance Canadians’ quality of life, protect the environment, and facilitate trade.

https://www.csagroup.org/

A worker who is assigned one or more tasks to demonstrate various aspects of a skill as assigned in the software.

Any unsupported boom or jib section that projects beyond the supporting point.

A chart for the crane which gives rated lifting capacities for the crane under different load conditions and setups. Capacity charts are found on the crane or in the Crane Rating Manual.

The crawler carrier upon which the revolving upper frame is mounted.

The portion of the crane located below the turntable bearing.

A condition where air is induced into a cavity, line, or chamber normally filled with oil. This condition can damage pumps, cylinders, valves, and other components.

A valve which permits flow in one direction only.

Sling configuration with one end of the sling passing under the load and through an end attachment, handle or eye on the other end of the sling.

A main corner structural member of a lattice boom section.

A device consisting of two or more similar scoops hinged together and used for digging and moving material.

The rope reeved from hoist drum to control closing of clamshell bucket.

A friction, electromagnetic, hydraulic, or pneumatic device for engagement or disengagement of power.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement between Canada and 10 other countries in the Asia-Pacific: Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

Government of Canada: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Bucket for handling wet concrete, usually handled on a lifting crane for hoisting to the dumping location.

CITB is the employer-led and funded skills and standards body for the construction industry in Great Britain.

The Council of Construction Associations (COCA) was created to present a united and systematic communications approach to WorkSafeBC, Technical Safety BC and the Provincial Government in regard to the construction industry’s workplace health and safety interests. COCA represents B.C. construction associations from every sector and size of company, both union and non-union.

Council of Construction Associations (COCA)

Weight used to supplement the weight of the crane in providing stability for lifting loads.

The pressure at which a pressure actuated valve begins to open to allow flow.

Crane Institute of America Certification, LLC (CIC) is an independent certifying organization providing OSHA-recognized crane operator, rigger and signal person certifications.

Crane Institute Certification (CIC)

A Crane Mechanic (Limited Scope, Non-Commercial Lift) designation allows the mechanic to operate a crane to repair it for an employer. The mechanic is not allowed to make commercial lifts. The employer is responsible for all lifts.

Crane operators operate cranes or draglines to lift, move, position or place machinery, equipment and other large objects at construction or industrial sites, ports, railway yards, surface mines and other similar locations. They are employed by construction, industrial, mining, cargo handling and railway companies.

A course comprised of a theory section and a practical section that makes an individual knowledgeable to operate a crane. A crane operator certification is designed to keep in view the types of cranes, types of loads, conditions in which a lift is to be made, ISO standards and standard operating procedures, etc.. After completing the crane operator certification, an individual is considered to be a qualified crane operator. Though the certification needs a refresher course periodically so as to identify and eliminate any bad habits if developed.

Training records should contain documentation and verification that the crane operator has been assessed to operate cranes safely and efficiently and has developed the knowledge, skills and abilities to do so. The formal training program covers:

• Occupational health and safety: learning how to identify hazards and mitigate crane and workplace risks
• Practical experience: gaining hands-on experience with crane operations (referenced in the BC Crane Safety occupational standards)
• Theoretical knowledge: learning the theory of crane operations (referenced in the BC Crane Safety occupational standards)
• Compliance: learning how to comply with industry standards and WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety regulations

Employers’ training programs must cover the requirements described in the BC Crane Safety Common Core Competency standard, which describes the minimum competencies a provisional crane operator must attain to operate cranes in B.C., or they may choose to use/supplement the B.C. Crane Safety Common Core workbook for this purpose.

A “critical lift” means:

1. a lift by a mobile crane or boom truck that exceeds 90% of its rated capacity while it is lifting the load at a load radius of more than 50% of its maximum permitted load radius, taking into account its position and configuration during the lift,
2. a tandem lift if the load on any one crane, hoist or other piece of powered lifting equipment exceeds 75% of the rated capacity of that crane, hoist or other piece of powered lifting equipment,
3. a tandem lift involving the simultaneous use of more than two cranes, hoists or other pieces of powered lifting equipment,
4. a lift of a person in a work platform suspended from or attached to a crane or hoist,
5. a lift in which the centre of gravity of the load changes during the lift,
6. a lift in which the length of one or more sling legs changes during a lift,
7. a lift by a crane, boom truck or hoist, supported on a floating base, that exceeds 90% of rated capacity for the lifting system,
8. a lift of a load over or between energized high voltage electrical conductors, or
9. a lift of a submerged load

Critical Lift Resource

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 14, Section 14.42.1 Critical Lifts

A device which converts fluid power into mechanical force and motion. It usually consists of a moveable element such as a piston and a piston rod, which operates within a cylindrical bore.

A small step toward completing a task. To successfully complete a task, each of the associated criteria must be completed - in order - to a satisfactory standard.

DOST can be used to assess the practical ability of a mobile crane operator to safely operate cranes to Occupational Health and Safety requirements and industry standards.

Operation of changing the boom angle in a vertical plane. See Boom Hoist.

Selected or assigned by the employer or the employer's representative as being qualified to perform specific duties.

Machines with dragline attachments are generally used to excavate material from below the grade on which the machine is placed. A dragline bucket is loaded by the drag rope pulling it toward the machine; it is lifted and carried by the hoist rope reeved over the boom point sheave, and is balanced by the dump rope interconnecting the drag and hoist ropes.

A device that is used to indicate winch drum motion and can also be used to monitor speed.

Companies that employ crane operators and conduct risk assessments, control risks, and apply suitable controls to protect workers from injury.

Ongoing assistance and training provided by employers to help crane operators successfully achieve and maintain crane operator Common Core competencies.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) works to improve the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training.html

Crane operators who are just starting out in the profession.

ESTA was founded in 1976 and includes active members in 25 countries and have well-established ties with equipment manufacturers supplying the heavy transport and mobile crane industries. ESTA provides its members the opportunity to voice ideas on future developments and technical issues. About ESTA – ESTA Europe.

ECOL is a European Operator Licensing System aimed at the operators of mobile cranes as defined in the EN 13000 construction norm. The ECOL system sets a standard for the training and examination of operators. It also sets a standard for the content and quality of training and examination. Training and examinations are provided by local training institutes established in participating EU countries.

https://ecol-esta.eu/about-ecol/

Evidence of competency includes one or more tasks that demonstrate various aspects of a skill.

Crane operators who have logged at least the minimum hours of experience according to crane class. These hours must be verified through employer references and documentation as part of the challenge application process.

Sections of the boom or jib which come in various lengths and are used to increase the overall length of the basic boom or jib.

A device which functions to remove insoluble contaminants from a fluid by a porous media.

Any cause which tends to produce or modify motion. In hydraulics, total force is expressed by the product of pressure (P) and the area of the surface (A) on which the pressure acts (Force = P X A).

The Foreign Credential Recognition Program supports the labour market integration of skilled newcomers by:

• simplifying and harmonizing national credential recognition processes.
• providing loans and support services to help with the foreign credential recognition processes.
• helping skilled newcomers gain their first Canadian work experience in their profession or field of study.

The Foreign Credential Recognition Program also supports joint initiatives among provinces and territories and other partners to improve the mobility of Canadian workers in regulated occupations as they seek jobs across Canada.

The FLMM is an intergovernmental forum established to strengthen co-operation and strategic thinking on the labour market priorities of the provinces, territories and Canada. The FLMM is composed of federal-provincial-territorial ministers, deputy ministers and officials with labour market responsibilities.

https://flmm-fmmt.ca/

Structure on which either upper or carrier machinery is attached.

Lowering of the hook and or load without using power. The motion is caused by gravity and must be controlled by a brake.

The property which tends to resist the relative motion of one surface in contact with another surface. It always exerts a "Drag" in the direction opposite of the motion, thus consumes power.

Devices incorporated into the anti—two block system or rated capacity indicator system which will disable the crane function of winch up, telescope out and or boom down (as applicable) as two block or overload situations approach.

A B.C. crane operator with this designation holds a Full Scope certificate and has no restrictions. It allows the holder to operate the type of crane they certified on as well as cranes in lower classifications. The Full Scope certificate was formerly called “Level A”.

The slope which a machine can climb expressed as a percentage (45° equals 100% slope).

Weight of machine divided by the area of the surface directly supporting the machine.

Sling configuration whereby the sling is fastened to an object or load, either directly to it or around it.

Function of lifting and lowering the loads.

A rotating cylindrical spool with side flanges is used to wrap the winch rope during the raising and lowering of the load with the winch.

The wire rope used to reeve the winch and the attachments for lifting loads.

Block with hook attached used in lifting service. It may have a single sheave for two or three part line, or multiple sheaves for four or more parts of line.

The housing which covers the machinery mounted on the upper revolving frame.

The storage tank for hydraulic fluid.

Rollers of track mechanism which are not power driven but are used to maintain proper tension on the track.

Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) has defined the annual inspection and certification process for a mobile crane or boom truck in its professional practice guideline titled Annual Equipment Inspection and Certification in British Columbia. The guideline is published at:

https://www.egbc.ca/getmedia/74a85b27-37e5-400b-88e0-65c8b13e7d40/EGBC-Equipment-Inspection-Cetification-V1-1.pdf.aspx

ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 167 national standards bodies. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market-relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.

https://www.iso.org/about

The International Union of Operating Engineers is a trade union within the United States-based AFL–CIO representing primarily construction workers such as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, and stationary engineers who maintain heating and other systems in buildings and industrial complexes in the United States and Canada.

A pendant-supported extension attached to the boom or fly head to provide added boom length for handling specified loads. The jib may be in line with the boom or offset.-

Labour market information is any information that assists people in making informed decisions about the labour market. LMI on occupations or industry, for example, can help workers make important decisions about study and training, their first job, or the next step in their career.

Lattice structure consisting of multiple sections, pinned together to a specific length and their support system.

Boom of open construction with angle or tubular lacing between main corner members (chords) in the form of a truss.

The Letter of Permission (formerly known as a Level C) is intended for people who want to find out if they have the aptitudes and abilities to train as a crane operator.

The rated load for any given load radius and boom angle under specified operating conditions and machine configurations.

The rope pull generated off a rope drum or lagging at a specified pitch diameter.

A single ring of a chain.

A B.C. Crane Operator – Limited Scope (Fixed Location) designation used to be called a “Level D”. It allows the operator to use a crane at a specific address for an employer.

The feet per minute that a load can be raised or lowered.

Frame hinged at or near the boom foot and extending above the cab for use in connection with supporting a boom. Head of mast is usually supported and raised or lowered by the boom hoist ropes.

A device for measuring and displaying the net load being lifted.

Another term for "Hoist Rope". In lifting crane service it refers to the main hoist. The secondary hoist is referred to as a "Whip Line".

See Rated Load Indicator.

A device which aids the operator by automatically sensing the overturning moment on the crane, i.e. load X radius. It compares this lifting condition to the crane's rated capacity, provides an audible visual signal when the loading conditions approach the rated capacity, and when the rated capacity is reached and/or exceeded, it limits crane functions that would result in an overload condition.

The horizontal distance from the centreline of rotation of the upper to the centre of gravity of the suspended load.

A crane attachment adaptable to a crane boom. The luffing jib can be raised or lowered from the operator’s cab while the main boom is stationary. The luffing jib allows the crane to be set up close to a high building or structure and place an object on the roof of a building while maintaining close proximity to the building.

Alloy steel welded coupling link used as an intermediate link to join alloy steel chain to master links.

Forged or welded steel link used to support all members (legs) of an alloy steel chain sling or wire rope sling.

Support, usually of timber or wire construction, for supporting pontoons or tracks on soft surfaces to add stability and/or distribute machine loads (reduce ground pressure).

Non-welded, mechanically closed steel link used to attach master links, hooks, etc., to alloy steel chain.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a type of agreement between two (bilateral) or more (multilateral) parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used either in cases where parties do not imply a legal commitment or in situations where the parties cannot create a legally enforceable agreement. It is a more formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement.

Wire rope pendants used to support the centre portion of a long lattice boom when it is being raised from a horizontal position.

Mobile cranes have a steel lattice or a telescoping hydraulic boom. Typically, they are mounted on tracks or rubber-tired carriers. They are often used on larger construction projects such as bridges, dams and mines. There are three types of mobile cranes that are included in the BC Crane Safety crane operator certification scheme:

• Mobile cranes
• Hydraulic 80 tonnes and under
• Hydraulic 20 tonnes and under

A person who operates a mobile crane to perform lifts and hoists, sets up cranes, takes down cranes and plans lifts and crane procedures.

A rotary motion device which changes hydraulic energy into mechanical energy.

BC Crane Safety reached a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the European Crane Operator License Foundation (ECOL), NCCCO (USA), and Ireland for crane operator credentials.

NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation created in 1996. It was developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and various association and academic leaders who united to revolutionize training for the construction industry. Sharing the common goal of developing a safe and productive workforce, these companies created a standardized training and credentialing program for the industry.

https://www.nccer.org/who-we-are/

In 1977, in co-operation with the federal government, the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA) was formed to develop standards of excellence for voluntary certification programs in healthcare. In 1989, the name was changed to the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) to accommodate all professions and industries. The NCCA’s Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs were the first standards developed by the credentialing industry for professional certification programs.

https://www.credentialingexcellence.org/Accreditation/Earn-Accreditation/NCCA

NCCCO was formed in January 1995 as a non-profit organization with its mission to develop effective performance standards for safe load-handling equipment operation to assist all segments of general industry and construction. 

https://www.nccco.org/

A National Occupational Analysis (NOA) is a nationally developed document that defines the scope of practice, tasks, and competencies required to safely and competently perform a specific skilled trade across Canada.

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the national reference for occupations in Canada. It provides a systematic classification structure that categorizes the range of occupational activity in Canada for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating occupational data for labour market information and employment-related program administration. Occupational information is of critical importance for the provision of labour market and career intelligence, skills development, occupational forecasting, labour supply and demand analysis, employment equity, and numerous other programs and services.

https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/

The National Occupational Council of Canada (NATOC) establishes international certification systems, provides accreditation services, and facilitates mutual recognition agreements for regulated and self-regulated occupations. These benchmarks enhance mobility and ensure competitiveness in both home and host jurisdictions.

https://natoc.ca/

The Dutch qualifications framework (NLQF) is a framework for the classification of all possible qualifications in the Netherlands. From basic education to a PhD doctorate, NLQF makes it possible to compare formally regulated qualifications to non-formal qualifications (often provided by private institutions).

https://nlqf.nl/english-information/

The U.S. federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards, including regulations relevant to crane operation and certification.

A hydraulic crane fly section that is capable of being pinned at different angles.

A heat exchanger used to remove heat from the hydraulic or transmission fluid.

Ongoing assessments are regular, periodic assessments through knowledge and field tests to confirm that crane operators maintain the BC Crane Safety Common Core competencies throughout the training period and throughout their careers.

The Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP) is designed to provide members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) a means to obtain a valid and reliable certification that accurately assesses their competence in crane operations, thereby directly promoting a safer jobsite environment for workers, the public and industry. The OECP is based in Washington, DC.

https://www.iuoe.org/training/operating-engineers-certification-program

An accessory that provides information to facilitate operation of a crane or that takes control of particular crane functions without action of the operator when a limiting condition is sensed.

A housing which covers the operator's station.

An orientation competency assessment evaluates a crane operator’s ability to perform tasks related to a specific crane. The orientation competency assessment is conducted when:

• An operator joins an employer
• An operator is being trained before using a crane type they do not regularly use
• An operator returns to operating a crane type they haven't used in six
  months or more

The purpose of the orientation competency assessment is to measure the operator's skills against the employer's crane operational requirements and against the Common Core competency standards, helping to identify any knowledge/skill gaps. Any identified gaps are then addressed by the employer and operator through additional training and experience. It is highly recommended that training activities are recorded in the BC Crane Safety Common Core Workbook.

The term “orienting user” refers to the act or process of orienting and training a new employee (manually or automated).

An extendable supporting device used to level the crane and increase stability.

The part of the outrigger which extends horizontally and acts as the support for the outrigger jack.

The hydraulic cylinder on the outrigger beam which extends vertically to raise and lower the crane for leveling.

Companies that manage and supervise construction projects have responsibilities to plan for safety and are considered owners.

A pivoting locking lever which will permit movement in only one direction. Movement in the opposite direction can be achieved only by manually releasing the mechanism.

A supporting rope, which maintains a constant distance between its points of attachment.

Time intervals usually determined by crane manufacturer when crane inspections are required.

The crane operation of lifting a load and traveling with it suspended.

Hydraulic pressure used to actuate or control hydraulic components.

The small gear in a gear train which drives the other gears.

Root diameter of drum, lagging, or sheave, plus the diameter of the rope.

A set of gears used to either speed up or slow down the input or the output to gain speed or power whichever is applicable.

The support which attaches to the outrigger jack to increase the supporting area.

Device used for the transfer or transmission of engine power to the operating functions of the crane.

Force per unit of area usually expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or Kilopascals (kPa).

Prime Contractors (sometimes called General Contractors) are responsible for coordinating the safety of all trades and contractors on a multi-employer worksite and must ensure there is a system in place for worker safety.

Nondestructive tension test performed by the sling manufacturer or an equivalent entity to verify construction and workmanship of a sling.

The B.C. Crane Operator – Provisional designation, formerly called “Level B”, allows the holder to operate a crane under supervision while in training. It is the first step toward earning a Full Scope certificate.

There are specific requirements for supervision including the qualifications of the supervisor, the employer’s responsibilities, and how certain types of lifts need to be supervised.

A device which converts mechanical force and motion into hydraulic fluid flow.

A qualified and competent crane supervisor in British Columbia (B.C.) has the knowledge, education, and experience to carry out the responsibilities of the role. They must also be able to identify and correct hazards and adapt procedures to the specific needs of the worksite.

“Qualified” means the person has successfully completed exams or training courses or has extensive knowledge, training and experience and has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to crane assembly, disassembly, operation and inspection on a worksite.

“Competent” means the person can also demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skill beyond the successful completion of exams or training courses, including knowledge of crane assembly, disassembly, operation and inspection and demonstrate the ability to identify and correct job/trade-related hazards.

Visit our Supervision knowledge base page for more information.

Supervisors who will access information through the Skills Passport on competencies for crane operators. A crane operator who is knowledgeable and competent to be able to carry out the process of evaluating the candidate in the assigned tasks. The qualified reviewer witnesses the demonstration of each of the assigned tasks associated with a given skill. The qualified reviewer signs off/confirms some information about the context for each demonstration, including the date, location, equipment used, photos, videos, and voice text.

The horizontal distance from the centerline of rotation of the crane, with no load, to the centre of gravity of the hook or suspended load.

A device that automatically monitors radius, load weight, and load rating and warns the crane operator of an overload condition.

A device that automatically monitors radius, load weight, and load rating and prevents movements of the crane that would result in an overload condition.

Maximum working load permitted by the provisions of a section.

The effective length of an alloy steel chain sling measured from the top bearing surface of the upper terminal component to the bottom bearing surface of the lower terminal component.

Passing of ropes over pulleys and/or sheaves.

The OHS regulator in B.C. is WorkSafeBC. During worksite inspections, a WorkSafeBC prevention officer may require a crane operator to produce a valid B.C. Crane Operator Certificate. An employer that permits a non-certified operator to operate a crane may be subject to orders from the prevention officer. In some situations, the employer may be subject to administrative penalties. The non-certified operator may also be subject to orders prohibiting the operator from continuing to operate a crane.

A pressure-operated valve which bypasses pump delivery to the reservoir, limiting system pressure to a predetermined maximum value.

A container for storage of fluid in a fluid power system.

A collection of skills, upon completion of all of the collected skills, they indicate a competence in a complex sequence of actions.

The U.S.-based Sector Advisory Group includes subject matter experts with extensive experience across a wide range of crane types and applications. These experts bring decades of in-the-field, hands-on experience.

http://www.ncccofoundation.org/who-is-the-crane-type-advisory-group/

The word shall is to be understood as mandatory.

Supporting structure of the track mechanism. Side frames are attached to the crawler carbody and may be extendable.

Information will be accessible through the Skills Passport for those who are seeking information on the requirements to become a crane operator.

The SkillRecord Passport system is a practical online application ol developed by BC Crane Safety to allow crane operators and supervisors to capture evidence of specific skillsets. SkillRecord Passp is designed as a user-friendly training assessment system. It tracks demonstrated task(s) that prove that workers have the skills associated with a skill set within a work group.

In the context of BC Crane Safety, “skills” are job-specific to operating cranes.

In the context of BC Crane Safety, a skillset is collection of related skills that pertain to crane operations.

An assembly which connects the load to the material handling equipment.

Person or organization that assembles sling components into their final form for sale to users.

The Ireland-based organization, SOLAS, manages a range of further education and training programs which enable learners to succeed in the labour market. Programs include Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Skills to Advance, eCollege and the European Globalisation Fund.

https://solas.ie

The driving element of the track mechanism. Receiving power through the drive mechanism, the sprocket meshes with the track to travel the crawler.

As Canada’s voice at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), SCC promotes national priorities by ensuring Canada has an influential voice at the table shaping the international standards of tomorrow. The SCC provides Canadians with a gateway to international standards development and conformity assessment, and coaches and supports Canadian businesses and innovators in the international standards development process to ensure Canada leads the way in international markets.

https://scc-ccn.ca/

Wire rope sling made endless from one length of rope with the ends joined by one or more metallic fittings.

Endless wire rope sling made from one length of strand wrapped six times around a core formed by hand tucking the ends of the strand inside the six wraps.

A subject matter expert, or SME, is a person who possesses a deep understanding of a particular subject. The subject in question can be anything, such as a job, department, function, process, piece of equipment, software solution, material, historical information, and more.

A person who instructs, directs, and controls workers in the performance of their duties.

See the Supervision knowledge base page for more information.

The rotation of the upper portion of the crane.

A brake which is used to resist the rotation of the upper during normal, stationary crane operations.

A mechanical lock that engages the upper with the lower of the crane. The swing lock is used during a pick & carry operation (moving loads on site).

Hydraulic device which uses a planetary to rotate the upper on the carrier.

The distance from the centerline of rotation of the upper frame to the extreme rear swing arc of the counterweight.

A single, specific action that demonstrates an aspect of a skill.

A third hoist drum, in addition to two main hoist drums, often used in pile driving.

The outermost section of a boom. This section contains the sheave/sheaves for reeving hoist lines.

Turning or twisting force usually measured in foot-pounds (ft-lb) or Newton meters (Nm).

Tower cranes consist of a horizontal boom with an operator cab on top of a tower. They are generally fixed to the ground on a concrete slab, however some are attached to the sides of structures. They are typically used in the construction of tall buildings.

Self-erect tower cranes are smaller, remotely-operated tower cranes with less lifting capacity. Another crane is not required for assembly at the worksite. Uses include lifting small loads of concrete and construction materials for low-rise buildings.

Operators who use tower cranes to lift, move, position and place materials and equipment. They calculate the crane’s lifting capacities and determine load weight, participate in setting up and dismantling the crane, and position and stabilize the crane before the lift. They also perform regular inspections and do minor repairs and maintenance on the equipment.

Rollers of track mechanism which are not power driven, but are used to support the tread member and guide the track along the ground.

The Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) is an accord between the Governments of Alberta and British Columbia. The purpose of TILMA is to enhance the free movement of goods, services and people between the two provinces.

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Crane operators who will access information through the SkillRecord Passport information on the practical skills required. The trainees identify what tasks, skills, and skillsets are required each crane operations.

A proposed multi-country free trade agreement involving Canada and Pacific Rim nations aimed at reducing trade barriers (superseded in practice by the CPTPP).

Multiple section lattice extensions supported by pendants and attached to the main boom head.

A large bearing which attaches the upper to the carrier allowing the upper to rotate on the carrier.

The situation when the crane's hook block or hook ball contacts the attachment's head machinery.

A system of electromechanical devices used to warn the crane operator of impending two block condition, also known as an Anti-two block system.

The portion of the crane located above the turntable bearing.

The main structure of the upper section of the crane which serves as mounts for other components of the upper.

A device for controlling flow rate, flow direction, or pressure of a fluid.

The resistance to flow. High viscosity indicates a high resistance; low viscosity, a low resistance.

Method of supporting a load by a single, vertical part or leg of the sling.

Secondary hoist line.

Function of lifting and lowering loads.

A rotating cylindrical spool with side flanges used to contain the winch rope during the raising and lowering of the load with the winch.

The wire rope used to reeve the block and the attachments for lifting loads.

A person is qualified to work in B.C. if they have a valid certificate from another Canadian regulatory authority where:

• A certificate is required under the Workers Compensation Act of BC and/or the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation;
• the competencies related to the out-of-jurisdiction certification are consistent with, and within the scope of, the competencies required for the same occupation in BC;
• the worker complies with the applicable BC registration process for obtaining a crane operator certificate issued by BC Crane Safety.

Skills that are important to achieving success, and that may come naturally to a worker or the worker may need to gain them through education, training and experience.