So you were doing your daily inspection on your equipment and you notice what looks like a crack in a weld. What should you do next? A lot of people would think you should call the welder right away and get it repaired. But that would be the wrong sequence in this situation. Welding the […]

If you own a Digger Derrick or Bucket Truck you probably already know about Dielectric Testing. But for those that are new to it, Dielectric testing is a method used to determine the insulating capabilities of the fiberglass sections of a boom. For equipment that is used near high voltage lines you are required to

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In Alberta, cranes are governed by the Alberta OHS Code. Inside the code, Alberta sets out the rules and standards that employers must follow. Alongside the code, the Alberta Government also publishes an Explanation Guide to help you understand the code in plain, easy-to-understand language. That is where we need to start in order to answer the question

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