BC CRANE SAFETY MARCH 2023 Regulation Changes for Tower Crane Zoning and Anti-Collision Devices Tower cranes erected in BC that overlap a powerline, another crane, or a piece of equipment will be required to have a zoning system or anti-collision system installed. The changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) are expected to go into effect in March 2023. READ THE ARTICLE Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) Conference 2023 in Vancouver, BC Join CRAC and BC Crane Safety at the 2023 conference and AGM in Vancouver from May 16 – 18.  Featuring activities th ..read more

Legislation Changes for Tower Crane Zoning and Anti-Collision Devices What is changing?  March 8, 2023 Tower cranes erected in BC that have the ability to overlap a high powerline or overlap with the operating zone of another tower crane will be required to have a zone limiting device with anti-collision control installed. The changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) are expected to go into effect in March 2023 and are summarized at the end of this article. Who will be affected? Once the revised regulations are enacted, employers must ensure that zoning device(s ..read more

Slips, Trips and Falls – Stay Safe on the Job You might not expect to be seriously injured in a slip, trip or fall especially if you’re young and healthy. But in fact, each year 11,000 British Columbians are injured by slipping, tripping and falling at work (WorkSafeBC, 2021). These kinds of incidents can cause serious injuries that can be life-changing. In fact, falls from heights are one of the most common causes of injury in construction. BC Crane Safety has just released a handy guide to preventing slips, trips and falls with help from experts from crane-using industries, WorkSafeBC and o ..read more

Level Up & Your Own Lift – Contest 2022 How do You Level Up and Own Your Lift? BC Crane Safety certified crane operators are renowned for being among the most professional in the world. What does it mean to Level Up and Own Your Lift? It means putting the safety of the worksite, everyone on it, and the general public first – before anything else. It means taking responsibility for every lift, every day. Submit a short description of a time when you were proud to Level Up and Own Your Lift and include a photo if you can. You could be featured on our website and win a BC Crane Safety priz ..read more

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Anti collision devices are more important than ever. Statistical data has shown that unwanted contacts – between two cranes, tower cranes and power lines- are the second most common type of severe tower-crane incidents. Slew-limiting technologies have advanced over the last 20 years and sensors, interfaces, and the software used to analyze the data have become very reliable – improving safe and efficient operations. An example of such technologies is the newly mandated tower crane anti-collision system.   A tower crane anti-collision system is installed to help operators anticipate the ri ..read more

National Day of Truth & Reconciliation 2022 Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. As an organization we want to honour this day by taking time for us all to stop, reflect & listen. #bccranesafety #nationaldayoftruthandreconciliation The post National Day of Truth ..read more

Our tower crane pre-assembly checklist has been updated. Visit our Next Practices page for more info and visit Work Safe BC for an updated guide on Tower Crane Safety.  The post Next Practices: Tower Crane Pre-Assembly Checklist appeared first on BC Crane Safety ..read more

Effective planning, communication, and procedures can keep workers safe when erecting tower cranes: Each airport has AZRs (Airport Zoning Regulations). There are Canada-wide standards, but some airports have their own AZR restrictions. If you are working above an airport’s AZRs allowable tip heights, you will require an Aeronautical Assessment (Performed by Transport Canada) to be completed along with a NAV CAN permit. This process can take up to 90 days to obtain both permits. Transport Canada Requires an Aeronautical Assessment For the Aeronautical Assessment, Transport Canada will require ..read more

The assembly and dismantling of Tower cranes is a complex task that addresses multiple risks. Components are delivered on commercial vehicle flat decks and are lifted into place with a mobile crane, supported by rigging equipment and a crew of assembly personnel. These operations are typically conducted in tight quarters, and often under extreme time pressure as dictated by the necessary street closure restrictions. Crane-related owners, assembly/disassembly service providers and related organizations like BC Crane Safety (BCACS) and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) have t ..read more