Overhead Crane

OOSHEW's Overhead Crane Operating course is designed for operators of a gantry crane, pedestal crane, jib crane, monorail, or hoist. Our onsite training accommodates 1 to 12 students per class delivered with your crane and load. This course is CSA B167-16(R2021) compliant covering theory, inspection, and hands-on operation.

This course is not a thorough Rigging training, we recommend booking Rigging Level 1 to increase the safety of your operators and workplace.

Pricing

$1,600.00 CAD + GST for first 4 students.

$300.00 per additional student.

AB: (403) 919-3319 | BC: (778) 885-4600

What You’ll Learn

1. Applicable occupational health and safety regulations for operating a crane (Alberta, British Columbia, Federal).
2. Roles and responsibilities for the employer, supervisor, rigger and the crane operator.
3. Hazards and risks for operating an overhead crane and the corresponding safety controls, along with conducting a hazard assessment.
4. Manufacturer specifications for your overhead crane.
5. Emergency response planning (e.g., crane collision, dropped load).
6. Equipment purpose, limitations, hazards, preventive maintenance, inspection intervals, and safe operating practices.
7. Safe equipment setup, start-up, lockout tagout, and shut-down.
8. Equipment inspection criteria and completing a pre-operation inspection on your crane.
9. Hand signals and working with a spotter.
10. Operating your crane with and without a load.
11. Safe load attachment, securement, handling, and placing.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for workers who operate an overhead crane in their workplace.

Industries Served Regularly

Our hands-on training delivery is valued by regularly attending crane operators from: building material suppliers, fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, power houses, and warehouses.

Class Details

Private group sessions are available and are the most popular.

Contact us to arrange a private session.

Class Size: ranges from 3 to 12 students. 8 students is the average.

Duration: 1 day.

Training Location: at the client’s workplace (fees apply to locations outside of Metro Calgary and Metro Vancouver).

Equipment: The client provides the crane, the load, and the required lifting/rigging gear for the load.

Digital Course Material

All of our training courses are built on a web-based platform so you have access to all the information during and after your training. Accessible on mobile, tablet and computer.

Overhead Crane Operator Training Certificate

Students who successfully complete the course receive a digital training certificate, valid for 3 years, recognized by employers across Canada. The training certificate includes unique features: student’s photo, name, ID#, certificate ID#, link to the class photo album, link to the course material, and link to this course information page.

OHS Compliance

This course was developed using information from occupational health and safety regulations.

• Canada Federal OHSR - Part 14.43 Safe Working Loads
• Alberta OHSR - Part 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices
• British Columbia OHSR - Part 14 Cranes and Hoists

Additional Resources

This course includes information derived from the following resources:

• CSA B167-16 - Overhead cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, hoists, and jib cranes
• ASME B30.2 - Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide training in other cities?

Yes, travel fees and accommodation may apply.

Alberta: Airdrie, Banff, Canmore, Edmonton, High River, Leduc, Lethbridge, Okotoks, Nisku.

British Columbia: Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Golden, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Pemberton, Salmon Arm, Squamish, Victoria, Whistler.

Can we run the training virtually?

No, this training must be in-person, hands-on, with practical operation of an overhead crane.

What PPE is required during the training?

Safety shoes (CSA steel-toed), comfortable clothes (jeans, t-shirt, shirt, hoodie), hard hat, and gloves. Additional PPE workwear may be required; the employer will inform the instructor and students of the expectations.

What types of cranes are included in the “overhead crane” classification?

Gantry crane (indoor and outdoor), pedestal crane, jib crane, monorail, and hoist.

Will I receive a “Rigger” training certificate after completing this course?

No, successful students will receive an “Overhead Crane Operator” training certificate, valid for 3 years. We offer Rigging Level 1 and Rigging Level 2 training courses.

Is online overhead crane operator training accepted on Alberta and British Columbia worksites?

Online-only training is generally not accepted on most worksites in Alberta and British Columbia, as regulators and employers expect practical, hands-on competency demonstration. OOSHEW's training includes practical exercises with real equipment to meet this requirement.