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BS 7905-1:2001

Superseded
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Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Specification for the design and manufacture of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

20-12-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

13-12-2001

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Structural integrity
5 Components
6 Machinery
7 Traverse equipment (track, trolleys, etc.)
8 Lifting machines
9 Flying of performers
10 Controls
11 Marking
12 Documentation and information
Annex A (informative) Examples of loading notices
Annex B (informative) Relationship between the definitions
        in BS 7905-1
Annex C (informative) Discussion of "safety factor"
Bibliography

Gives requirements for the design and manufacture of components and systems used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications: a) films; b) television; c) conferences and exhibitions.

Committee
MHE/3/13
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 99/707811 DC. (12/2001) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
68
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

03/316262 DC : DRAFT OCT 2003 BS 7906-1 - USE OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT FOR PERFORMANCE, BROADCAST AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND REMOVAL OF ABOVE STAGE EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING TRUSSES AND TOWERS)
BS PAS 51(2004) : 2004 GUIDE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE FOR ORGANIZING OUTDOOR EVENTS
BS 7906-1:2005 Use of lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for installation, use and removal of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)
BS 7906-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for use of aluminium and steel trusses and towers

BS 5281:1975 Specification for ferrule-secured eye terminations for wire ropes
BS EN 1677-2 : 2000 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 2: FORGED STEEL LIFTING HOOKS WITH LATCH, GRADE 8
BS 46-1:1958 Keys and keyways and taper pins Specification. Keys and keyways
BS EN 1677-5 : 2001 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 5: FORGED STEEL LIFTING HOOKS WITH LATCH - GRADE 4
BS EN 60204-1 : 2006 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF MACHINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 418:1992 Safety of machinery. Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects. Principles for design
BS ISO 6336-3:2006 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Calculation of tooth bending strength
BS 6668-2:1987 Textile lifting slings Specification for roundslings made of man-made fibre for general service
BS EN 818-2 : 1997 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 2: MEDIUM TOLERANCE CHAIN FOR CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 8
BS EN 20898-2:1994 Mechanical properties of fasteners Nuts with specified proof load values. Coarse thread
BS EN 1677-1 : 2000 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 1: FORGED STEEL COMPONENTS, GRADE 8
BS ISO 6336-5:2016 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Strength and quality of materials
BS 4235-1:1972 Specification for metric keys and keyways Parallel and taper keys
BS ISO 6336-1:2006 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Basic principles, introduction and general influence factors
BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
BS EN 1677-6 : 2001 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 6: LINKS - GRADE 4
DIN 6899:1988-01 STEEL THIMBLES FOR FIBRE ROPES
BS EN 818-5 : 1999 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 5: CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 4
BS EN 818-4 : 1997 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 4: CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 8
BS EN 20898-1:1992 Mechanical properties of fasteners Bolts, screws and studs
BS 6166-3:1988 Lifting slings Guide to the selection and safe use of lifting slings for multi-purposes
BS EN 818-3 : 1999 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 3: MEDIUM TOLERANCE CHAIN FOR CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 4
BS 228:1994 Specification for short-pitch transmission precision roller chains and chain wheels
BS EN 795:2012 Personal fall protection equipment. Anchor devices
BS 6570:1986 Code of practice for the selection, care and maintenance of steel wire ropes
BS EN 364:1993 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Test methods
BS 3481-2:1983 Flat lifting slings Specification for flat woven webbing slings made of man-made fibre for general service
BS 2573-2:1980 Rules for the design of cranes Specification for classification, stress calculations and design of mechanisms
BS EN 1677-3 : 2001 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 3: FORGED STEEL SELF-LOCKING HOOKS - GRADE 8
BS EN 1677-4 : 2000 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 4: LINKS, GRADE 8
BS EN 818-6 : 2000 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 6: CHAIN SLINGS - SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER
BS EN 20898-7:1995 Mechanical properties of fasteners Torsional test and minimum torques for bolts and screws with nominal diameters 1 mm to 10 mm
BS EN 818-1 : 1996 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
BS 7905-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Specification for design and manufacture of aluminium and steel trusses and towers
BS ISO 6336-2:2006 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Calculation of surface durability (pitting)
BS EN 20898-6:1992 Mechanical properties of fasteners Nuts with specified proof load values. Fine pitch thread

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