The Top Ten List for Wind Safety at Height
Wind is a major hazard when working at height, even on days that seem calm. Windy days can make working at height dangerous for everyone on the job-site. Follow these best practices to ensure a safe job-site, no matter the weather. #1: Keep Objects and Tools Secure Be prepared by keeping objects and tools that […]
Are Your Safety Practices Ready For Spring?
Working at Height in the Spring: 10 Ways to Stay Safe Written by: Jen Adams Key Takeaway: Be prepared for unpredictable spring weather by keeping the job-site clean, planning for the forecasted weather, using the right PPE, and taking thorough safety precautions. Temperatures may be rising, but spring brings its own set of risks (and borrows […]
Women In Industry: Part 1, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician
Women in Industry: Part 1, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician Interview & Writing by Jen Adams We celebrate the women who have worked with Bigfoot and who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, great skills, and grit. On the left in the photo above is Crane Technician, Sandra Allard (In Part 2, we will interview the […]
Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. Now Approved for On & Off-Site Construction Hoist Operator Training
RELEASE DATE: March 7, 2019 On & Off-Site Construction Hoist Operator Training by Bigfoot Crane Academy is now Approved Dateline: Abbotsford, BC, Canada, March 7, 2019: Effective today’s date, Bigfoot Crane Academy is pleased to announce that its on and offsite Construction Hoist Operator Training Course has been formally approved by Technical Safety BC. Bigfoot Crane Academy’s […]
Transit Village: Four Tower Cranes on One Difficult Site
Transit Village was a huge 500-unit residential project in B.C.’s Lower Mainland being built by Jetline Contracting for Weststone Properties. When they first approached Bigfoot to supply rental cranes for the project, we visited the site and saw firsthand the challenges. We immediately realized that the project would require multiple cranes to be mobilized, including […]
Custom Material Bucket
Like most projects, there are always a lot of moving pieces specifically when working in a delicate environment like a hospital. In this specific job, construction would take place right on top of a cardiac unit that had several labs- all required to keep functioning during the construction. “You’re working in an existing operating hospital. The […]