Description

This training program is designed to provide safety training for light duty cranes and boom trucks that do not fall under the provincial apprenticeship program for Cranes and Hoisting Equipment Operator (mobile cranes less than 15 tons/13.6 tonnes, boom trucks less than 5 tons/4.5 tons, articulated booms, also known as knuckle booms, up to 7.8 imperial tons without a winch line). You will learn and demonstrate the safe operating practices and procedures for the safe operation and inspection of light duty cranes and boom trucks and the rigging hardware associated with them.

You must bring the following items to class:

• Equipment they operate daily
• Proof of inspection of light duty crane or hoist (must be within the last 12 months)
• Proof of insurance for the equipment
• Operator’s manual (for the hoisting device)
• Equipment log book
• Rigging equipment (slings, shackles, etc.)
• Cargo tie down equipment
• 50 or 100 foot measuring tape
• Tire pressure gauge
• 2 or 4 foot level
• Class ‘A’ steel-toe footwear
• Hard hat and safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Leather gloves

The use of coveralls or long sleeves and long pants during training is recommended.

The Light Duty Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator course is available on a custom/private course basis. Please call us at 780.539.2975 for information on holding this course at your location.