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BS 7121-4:1997

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Code of practice for safe use of cranes Lorry loaders

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-02-2010

Superseded by

BS 7121-4:2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-05-1997

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Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Management of the lifting operation
5 Planning the lifting operation
6 Selection and duties of personnel
7 Attributes of personnel
8 Selection of lorry loaders
9 Safety
10 Siting
11 Inspection and maintenance
12 Operating conditions
13 Testing and examination
14 Ropes
15 Slinging and handling of loads
16 Signalling systems
Tables
1 Recommendations for periodic testing and examination of
    lorry loaders
2 Configurations for static overload test
Figures
1 Adverse effect of sloping ground on the load radius and
    stabilizers
2 Example of a warning plate to advise of the proximity
    of overhead electric cables
3 Travelling under electric lines and cables
4 Adverse effect of a swinging load on the load radius
5 An operation using the winch rope or slewing motion which
    would impose side loading on the jib
6 Recommended hand signals
List of references

Recommendations for the safe use of lorry loaders when they are used as cranes. Includes management, procedures, precautions, testing, examination, inspection and maintenance.

Committee
MHE/3/11
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 93/710825 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2007. (10/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7121-5:1997 Code of practice for safe use of cranes Tower cranes
BS 6187:2000 Code of practice for demolition
BS 7121-12:1999 Code of practice for safe use of cranes Recovery vehicles and equipment. Code of practice
BS 6164:2001 Code of practice for safety in tunnelling in the construction industry

BS 7121-2:1991 Code of practice for safe use of cranes Inspection, testing and examination
BS 5304:1988 Code of practice for safety of machinery
BS 7121-1:1989 Code of practice for safe use of cranes General

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