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  • BS 7121-12:1999

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    Code of practice for safe use of cranes Recovery vehicles and equipment. Code of practice

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-01-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Introduction
    2 Scope
    3 Normative references
    4 Definitions
    5 Management of the recovery operation
    6 Selection and training of technicians
    7 Personal protective equipment
    8 Fire extinguishers
    9 First aid provisions
    10 Maintenance of the recovery vehicle and equipment
    11 Inspection, testing and roadworthiness of recovery
        vehicles
    12 Safe working practices
    Annex A (informative) - Legislation relating to the
            recovery industry
    Annex B (informative) - Sample recovery training
            programme
    Annex C (informative) - Typical items considered to be
            recovery equipment
    Annex D (informative) - Recovery vehicle safety checks
            and reporting

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides recommendations for care and safe use of recovery vehicles and equipment for ensuring the safety of technicians and other persons near the recovery operations.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This British Standard Code of Practice gives recommendations for the care and safe use of recovery vehicles and equipment, to ensure the safety of technicians and other persons in the vicinity of recovery operations.

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    Committee MHE/3/11
    Development Note Supersedes 97/715070 DC. (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2007. (10/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7901:2002 Specification for recovery vehicles and vehicle recovery equipment
    BS PAS 43(2002) : 2002 AMD 1 2004 SAFE WORKING OF VEHICLE BREAKDOWN AND RECOVERY OPERATORS - MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7901:2002 Specification for recovery vehicles and vehicle recovery equipment
    BS 7121-4:1997 Code of practice for safe use of cranes Lorry loaders
    BS EN 397 : 2012 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY HELMETS
    BS EN 166:2002 Personal eye protection. Specifications
    BS EN 345 : 93 AMD 9877 SPECIFICATION FOR SAFETY FOOTWEAR FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
    BS EN 388 : 2016 PROTECTIVE GLOVES AGAINST MECHANICAL RISKS
    BS 7121-1:1989 Code of practice for safe use of cranes General
    BS EN 471 : 2003 HIGH-VISIBILITY WARNING CLOTHING FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS
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