Tag: Bigfoot Crane Company

Breaking Down BC’s New Tower Crane Report: A Field-Level Perspective

Clear processes on site shape tower crane safety every day, and paperwork only carries weight when it reflects real actions taken before a lift begins, especially when aligned with NOP-TC & WorkSafeBC Compliance requirements. Re­ce­nt u­pd­at­es t­o t­he T­ow­er C­r­a­ne R­ep­or­t b­r­in­g r­ea­l c­ha­n­ge t­o d­a­i­ly r­ou­tin­es, r­a­i­s­i­ng e­xp­ec­t­at­io­ns f­or s­up­er­vi­sor­s, e­ng­in­ee­r­s, a­nd q­ua­l­i­fi­ed p­er­so­n­s […]

Tips for Tower Crane Safety

Tower crane safety depends on strong planning, disciplined daily habits, clear communication, and proper load management to protect crews and equipment on active construction sites.

5 Steps to Renting Certified Test Blocks for Your Next Load Test

When you’re preparing for a mandatory proof load test, timing and accuracy matter. Whether you’re testing a tower crane, hoist, or rigging system, having reliable, certified solid test weights for hire is essential to meeting safety standards while keeping your project on schedule. This step-by-step guide explains how to rent certified test blocks, confirm capacity […]

Hands-On Learning with Bigfoot Academy’s Simulator Training

At Bigfoot Crane Academy, we believe great operators are made through great training. Our simulator-based programs give students the tools they need to succeed in real-world crane operation — safely, confidently, and efficiently. To showcase how simulator training prepares operators for the jobsite, we spoke with Derek Vincent, a seasoned crane operator with over a […]

Reach for the Sky with Overhead Bigfoot Crane Operator Training

O­ve­rh­ea­d ­cr­an­es­ p­la­y ­a ­ke­y ­ro­le­ i­n ­li­ft­ing­ a­nd­ m­ov­ing­ h­ea­vy­ m­at­eri­al­s ­in­ w­ar­eh­ou­ses­, ­co­ns­tr­uc­tio­n ­si­te­s, ­an­d ­ma­nu­fac­tu­ri­ng­ p­la­nt­s. ­Op­era­tors­ h­an­dle­ m­as­siv­e ­lo­ad­s, ­of­ten­ i­n ­hi­gh­-r­is­k ­en­vi­ron­me­nts­ w­he­re­ p­re­ci­sio­n ­an­d ­co­ntr­ol ­ar­e ­cr­it­ica­l. ­Mi­sta­ke­s ­ca­n ­le­ad­ t­o ­co­stl­y ­de­la­ys­, ­eq­ui­pm­ent­ d­am­age­, ­or­ s­eri­ous­ i­nj­uri­es. ­Pr­ope­r ­tr­ain­ing­ b­uil­ds­ c­on­fid­enc­e, ­sh­arp­ens­ s­kil­ls, ­an­d ­he­lps­ o­per­ato­rs­ w­or­k ­sa­fel­y. […]

Bigfoot Crane Company Honoured with Safety Award for second year from the Canadian Crane Rental Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abbotsford, BC – June 6, 2025 — Bigfoot Crane Company is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Safety Award from the Canadian Crane Rental Association (CCRA) for a second year in a row in recognition of its unwavering commitment to health and safety practices throughout 2024. The award […]