BS 7121-4:2010 PDF

BS 7121-4:2010 Code of practice for safe use of cranes. Lorry loaders BS 7121-4 gives recommendations for the safe use of lorry loaders. A lorry loader is a commercial vehicle or trailer, fitted with a loader crane, which normally has a load-carrying capability. BS 7121-4 includes guidance on:

Management Selection of equipment Selection and training of personnel Procedures and precautions Testing Inspection Maintenance Examination

BS 7121-4 should be used in conjunction with BS 7121-2 , which provides general guidance on the inspection, testing and examination of all types of cranes. This version of BS 7121-4 replaces BS 7121-4:1997 , which is now withdrawn. Contents of BS 7121-4:

Foreword 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Management of the lifting operation 5 Contract lift or lorry loader hire 6 Planning of the lifting operation 7 Selection and duties of personnel 8 Minimum attributes of personnel 9 Selection of lorry loaders 10 Safety 11 Lorry loader documentation 12 Siting of the lorry loader 13 Maintenance and inspection 14 Operating conditions 15 Weather conditions 16 Slinging and handling of loads 17 Thorough examination including testing 18 Special applications of lorry loaders 19 Special attachments Annexes Annex A (normative) Training of appointed persons for lorry loader operations Annex B (normative) Training of lorry loader operators and slingers Annex C (informative) Background to the BS ...