What is BS 7121-7 - Code of practice for safe use of cranes about?
BS 7121-7 is one of a series of documents for the practice of safe use of cranes.
BS 7121-7 is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of BS 7121 to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that lifting operations are carried out safely.
Note: BS 7121-7 does not cover cranes permanently equipped with specialized load-lifting attachments, cranes for special environments, cranes permanently installed on marine or rubber tyred gantry cranes.
Who is BS 7121-7 - Code of practice for safe use of cranes for?
BS 7121-7 on practice for safe use of cranes is applicable to:
- Crane manufacturers
- Crane operators
- Safety regulatory bodies
- Servicemen
Why should you use BS 7121-7 - Code of practice for safe use of cranes?
Bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and light crane systems are a means of lifting and transporting loads over an area. BS 7121-7 gives guidance on inspection, testing, and examination for the safe use of the following general-purpose crane types:
- Top-running bridge crane
- Under-slung bridge crane
- Portal and anti-portal gantry crane
- Light crane systems