BS 7212:2006

Superseded

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Code of practice for the safe use of construction hoists

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-31-2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-31-2006

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hoist types
5 Hazards associated with the use of hoists
6 Management of the hoist installation
7 Personnel and training
8 Selection of hoists and related site considerations
9 Planning and siting of the hoist installation
10 Erection, alteration and dismantling and provision
   of hoistway protection and landings
11 Hand-over, operation and use, maintenance and
   inspection of hoists
12 Thorough examination and testing of hoists
Annexes:
Annex A (informative) Checklist for pre-use checks of
        rack and pinion hoists and rope driven hoists
Annex B (informative) Checklist for weekly inspections
        of rack and pinion hoists and rope driven hoists
Annex C (informative) Examples of checklist and report forms
Bibliography

Provides recommendations and guidance on the installation, maintenance, examination and operation of construction hoists, including hoistway protection, and on the management of these activities.

Committee	MHE/6
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 05/30127565 DC and BS 7212(1989). (08/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	72
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7212:2016
Supersedes	BS 7212:1989

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