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BS 7121-5:2019

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Code of practice for safe use of cranes Tower cranes

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English

Published date

27-09-2019

This part of BS 7121 gives recommendations for the safe use of tower cranes, including self‑erecting tower cranes other than mobile self-erecting tower cranes (which are covered in BS 7121‑3).

This part of BS7121 gives recommendations for the safe use of tower cranes, including self‑erecting tower cranes other than mobile self-erecting tower cranes (which are covered in BS7121‑3).

NOTE The types of tower crane are set out in Annex A.

Subjects covered include safe systems of work, selection, erection, extension (including climbing), dismantling, maintenance, inspection, thorough examination (including testing), operation, and the planning and management of lifting operations. It also covers the appropriate selection and training of personnel involved in the safe installation and use of tower cranes.

This part of BS7121 is intended to be read in conjunction with BS7121‑1.

Committee
MHE/3/11
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
9780539009835
Pages
128
ProductNote
THIS STANDARD ALSO REFERS TO FEM 1.005,BS 2573,BS EN 1492,DIN 15018,FEM 1.001,FEM 1.004,FEM 1.007
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
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