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    Code of practice for the safe use of construction hoists

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-01-2016

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-2006

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Hoist types
    5 Hazards associated with the use of hoists
    6 Management of the hoist installation
    7 Personnel and training
    8 Selection of hoists and related site considerations
    9 Planning and siting of the hoist installation
    10 Erection, alteration and dismantling and provision
       of hoistway protection and landings
    11 Hand-over, operation and use, maintenance and
       inspection of hoists
    12 Thorough examination and testing of hoists
    Annexes:
    Annex A (informative) Checklist for pre-use checks of
            rack and pinion hoists and rope driven hoists
    Annex B (informative) Checklist for weekly inspections
            of rack and pinion hoists and rope driven hoists
    Annex C (informative) Examples of checklist and report forms
    Bibliography

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    Provides recommendations and guidance on the installation, maintenance, examination and operation of construction hoists, including hoistway protection, and on the management of these activities.

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    Committee MHE/6
    Development Note Supersedes 05/30127565 DC and BS 7212(1989). (08/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    BS ISO 4309:2010 Cranes. Wire ropes. Care and maintenance, inspection and discard
    BS 4465:1989 Specification for design and construction of electric hoists for both passengers and materials
    BS EN 81-43:2009 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Special lifts for the transport of persons and goods Lifts for cranes
    BS EN 12158-2 : 2000 BUILDERS' HOISTS FOR GOODS - PART 2: INCLINED HOISTS WITH NON-ACCESSIBLE LOAD CARRYING DEVICES
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS EN 12159:2012 Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages
    BS EN 473:2008 Non-destructive testing. Qualification and certification of NDT personnel. General principles
    BS EN 12158-1 : 2000 BUILDERS' HOISTS FOR GOODS - PART 1: HOISTS WITH ACCESSIBLE PLATFORMS
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