British Columbia now requires licensing for all crane workers and maintenance staff after seven crane deaths, including Yuridia Flores in 2024.

British Columbia is implementing mandatory licensing for crane owners, maintainers, and operators following seven crane-related deaths in five years, including the 2024 death of Yuridia Flores. The new WorkSafeBC rules, effective now, extend certification beyond operators to those who repair, move, or disassemble cranes, addressing a safety gap identified by a multi-stakeholder panel since June 2025. The province has 373 cranes in operation, up from 261 in 2021, and is expanding training to support safer operations amid major infrastructure growth.