Simply ask to see their licence to perform high risk work issued by Worksafe Victoria. For operators operating a crane under 10 tonned metres they may hold the recommended ticket coded CV-10. For those operating a crane over 10 tonned metres they must hold a ticket coded CV. Multiplying what the maximum weight the crane can lift at what reach will give you an indication of what the cranes tonned rated capacity is. If the crane lifts 2.9 tonne at 4.0 metres reach then this is an 11.6 Tonned metre crane.
This ensures we are meeting the safety requirements when we hire our crane trucks and operators throughout Melbourne.