How To Keep Your HIAB Crane

Operators Safe and Certified

What We Are Going to Be Talking About

• Rules and regulations for crane operators in Ontario

• How to go about training and certifying your HIAB crane operators

• What training courses Atlas Polar provides

Ontario Crane Operator Rules

• Up to 8 tons (7,260 kilos) requires

proof of training

• 8-15 tons requires provincial license

Proof of Training Provided by Atlas Polar

• Includes a diploma for the wall

• Wallet sized laminated operator’s card • Law requires this card be presented by

operator to Ministry of Labor when required

Employer has Responsibility of Providing Proper Training & Supervision

• Atlas Polar augments workplace training

• Training operators are required to have

40 hour pre-requisite

• Atlas Polar provides accreditation

Training & Certification of HIAB Crane Operators by Atlas Polar

• Consists of one day course comprised of:• Written

• Assignment

• Practical

• Applications

• Successful operators receive proof of training

• Participants are required to bring own crane

• 40 hour pre-requisite is required for course entry

No Operator with 40 Hour Pre-requisite?

• Orientation is provided with

purchase of HIAB Crane

• Plus Atlas Polar offers a 1/2 day

introduction training course

Gaining 40 Hour Work Experience

• 40 hour pre-requisite experience should be built at work place

• Under supervision of experienced crane operators

• Ontario Law stipulates an operator must have proof of training

• Or work under supervision of experienced crane operator

How to Register for Atlas Polar HIAB Crane Certification Course

• Customers can call Atlas Polar directly

• Or send fax

• Mail in application

• Or go to atlaspolar.com/crane-training/

for easy access to online registration

• Or download PDF provided on site and

use included application

Atlas Polar Milestone

• Since 1992 Atlas Polar has trained

and certified over 5,000 HIAB

Crane Operators

• We only train on HIAB Cranes and

offer this as a customer service

Atlas Polar Provides HIAB Certification Provided Across Canada

• Successful training and certification

has been provided to HIAB crane

operators all across Canada

Is There a Certification Expiry Date?

• Ontario has no expiry date on crane

operator certification

• Atlas Polar recommends attending a

refresher course every 3 years

The Most Important Benefits to HIAB Crane Training

• Written proof of training through certification

• Trained operators are more confident & productive

• A better understanding of load charts is gained

• Crane technology is better understood

• Operators can maximize performance of HIAB cranes

HIAB Crane Training & Certification Schedule

• Atlas Polar offers courses every

second week on Tuesday

• 6 operators maximum to class

• First come, first served enrollment

Training & Certification is Provided in All Types Of Weather

• Atlas Polar provides HIAB crane

training and certification across

Canada no matter what conditions

or weather

Atlas Polar HIAB Training & Certification Outline

• 8:30 am start

• Morning and early afternoon • Theory includes technology and safety aspects

• Written test

• Assignment for calculating sling loads

• Afternoon• Practical – loading & unloading

• Crane set up

• Completion of entire lift

• Course is structured around a typical day at a work site

Successful Completion of Course Requirements

• Full set up and operation of crane

• Loading and unloading of material

• Packing crane away for transport

• Final preparation of crane and truck for

travel

Safety Requirements

• Course attendants must have

full safety gear including hard

hat & safety boots

Course Days

• Atlas Polar provides HIAB Crane

training and certification course

every 2nd Tuesday regardless of

weather