BS 7121-7:2019 PDF

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