Crane Safety

• Crane appears to drop load in Vancouver, triggering investigation

  Police and WorkSafeBC watchdog were called to a job site on East Hastings Street near Glen Drive where the crane reportedly dropped a load of steel beams.

  Economy

  Oct 29
  
• New tower crane safety regulations take effect in B.C. on Oct. 1

  Employers are now required to submit a written Notice of Project to WorkSafeBC at least two weeks before crane activity starts, which includes climbing or repositioning.

  Economy

  Oct 1
  
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• 4th crane incident in Metro Vancouver prompts safety calls, changes for industry

  Another crane incident in Vancouver has prompted WorkSafeBC to bring together labour stakeholders and industry leaders to discuss crane safety and implement changes.

  Canada

  Mar 5
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• Safety a priority after another B.C. crane death: mayor

  Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he is 'deeply saddened' by the death of a worker, who was hit when a load from a crane fell on a building under construction.

  Feb 23
• Kelowna construction company to halt crane use following injunction

  According to court documents, the crane used by Stober on the construction of Movala has the capacity to overswing the Palisade, including the terrace, by 20 metres.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2023