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BS 7121-5:1997

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Code of practice for safe use of cranes Tower cranes
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-04-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-07-1997

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Management of the lifting operation
5 Planning the lifting operation
6 Selection and duties of personnel
7 Attributes of personnel
8 Selection of tower cranes
9 Safety
10 Siting of cranes
11 Erecting, dismantling and alteration of height
12 Procedures and precautions
13 Operating conditions
14 Testing and examination
15 Legal requirements
16 Ropes
17 Slinging and handling of loads
18 Raising or lowering of personnel
19 Signalling systems
20 Tying and guying
21 Signboards
Annex
A (informative) Specimen copy of information sheet RA 195
    published by the Radio Communications Agency
Figures
1 Types of tower
2 Types of jib
3 Types of base
4 Lorry mounted tower crane
List of references

Includes selection aspects, management responsibilities, personnel matters, procedures, precautions, testing and examination.

Committee
MHE/3/11
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 92/71042 DC (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 6187:2000 Code of practice for demolition
BS 6164:2001 Code of practice for safety in tunnelling in the construction industry

BS 7121-2:1991 Code of practice for safe use of cranes Inspection, testing and examination
BS 7121-4:1997 Code of practice for safe use of cranes Lorry loaders
BS 7430:1991 Code of practice for earthing
BS 7121-1:1989 Code of practice for safe use of cranes General

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