The Power of Civil Rigging: Elevating Safety and Efficiency
Civil rigging focuses on civil infrastructure projects. It requires a deep understanding of load dynamics and safety protocols. Obtaining a civil rigging certification enhances safety and efficiency, reducing accidents and fostering trust among stakeholders.
The Future of Skilled Trades: Why We Need to Talk to Youths
Promoting early exposure to skilled trades like crane operation, Bigfoot Crane Academy’s training programs aim to fill the job gap. They believe in engaging children, not just teens, to build futures.
Would You Make a Good Tower Crane Service Technician?
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry? A tower crane service technician might just be exactly what you’re looking for. What does it involve? …
Would You Make a Good Construction Hoist Operator?
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the construction industry? A construction hoist operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the hoist equipment used to transport workers, materials, and equipment to and from…
Top Eight Uses of Crane Pallet Forks
What Are the Top Eight Uses of Crane Pallet Forks? You’ll be amazed with how many different uses you’ll find for pallet forks on the construction site or in the factory. Whether outdoors under the hook of a tower crane or mobile crane, or indoors under the hook of an overhead crane, you’ll never regret […]
New Anti-Collision Regulations for B.C. Tower Cranes: Is the Industry Ready?
In March 2023, WorkSafeBC will implement new regulations for tower cranes in B.C. that will require the use of anti-collision/zoning systems. This development comes in response to newer technology that helps to ensure the safer use of tower cranes by…
The Magnificent Seven Aspects of Integrity
We decided to share this post for two reasons:
First, it’s thesaurus day! Never knew it was a day and we want to share the meaning and explanation of a word “integrity” (which is one of our Core Values at Bigfoot). Second, we found this amazing article by the Smart Company based in Australia. For us at Bigfoot…
Top Eight Reasons to Use A Concrete Bucket
We’re talking about a concrete bucket under the hook of a crane, whether a tower crane or a mobile crane. Either way, these buckets are most likely to be seen on big construction sites where there are multiple delivery systems being utilized to bring concrete to where it needs to go…
Women In Industry: Part 2, Jen Mutas, Safety Officer
We celebrate the women who have worked with Bigfoot and who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, great skills, and grit. On the right in the photo above is Safety Officer, Jen Mutas (In Part 1, we interviewed the woman on the left, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician). We sat down…
Crane Trainer of the Year 2016
With over 2 decades of experience and expertise in the heavy equipment industry Ralf has a solid reputation and impeccable safety record. With focus, skill and intent Ralf successfully navigated himself through the ranks of some of Canada’s largest crane rental…
