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  • BS 7905-1:2001

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    Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Specification for the design and manufacture of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  20-12-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  13-12-2001

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Structural integrity
    5 Components
    6 Machinery
    7 Traverse equipment (track, trolleys, etc.)
    8 Lifting machines
    9 Flying of performers
    10 Controls
    11 Marking
    12 Documentation and information
    Annex A (informative) Examples of loading notices
    Annex B (informative) Relationship between the definitions
            in BS 7905-1
    Annex C (informative) Discussion of "safety factor"
    Bibliography

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    Gives requirements for the design and manufacture of components and systems used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications: a) films; b) television; c) conferences and exhibitions.

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    Committee MHE/3/13
    Development Note Supersedes 99/707811 DC. (12/2001) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2012. (07/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    03/316262 DC : DRAFT OCT 2003 BS 7906-1 - USE OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT FOR PERFORMANCE, BROADCAST AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND REMOVAL OF ABOVE STAGE EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING TRUSSES AND TOWERS)
    BS PAS 51(2004) : 2004 GUIDE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE FOR ORGANIZING OUTDOOR EVENTS
    BS 7906-1:2005 Use of lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for installation, use and removal of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)
    BS 7906-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for use of aluminium and steel trusses and towers

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    BS 5281:1975 Specification for ferrule-secured eye terminations for wire ropes
    BS EN 1677-2 : 2000 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 2: FORGED STEEL LIFTING HOOKS WITH LATCH, GRADE 8
    BS 46-1:1958 Keys and keyways and taper pins Specification. Keys and keyways
    BS EN 1677-5 : 2001 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 5: FORGED STEEL LIFTING HOOKS WITH LATCH - GRADE 4
    BS EN 60204-1 : 2006 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OF MACHINES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS EN 418:1992 Safety of machinery. Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects. Principles for design
    BS ISO 6336-3:2006 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Calculation of tooth bending strength
    BS 6668-2:1987 Textile lifting slings Specification for roundslings made of man-made fibre for general service
    BS EN 818-2 : 1997 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 2: MEDIUM TOLERANCE CHAIN FOR CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 8
    BS EN 20898-2:1994 Mechanical properties of fasteners Nuts with specified proof load values. Coarse thread
    BS EN 1677-1 : 2000 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 1: FORGED STEEL COMPONENTS, GRADE 8
    BS ISO 6336-5:2016 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Strength and quality of materials
    BS 4235-1:1972 Specification for metric keys and keyways Parallel and taper keys
    BS ISO 6336-1:2006 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Basic principles, introduction and general influence factors
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS EN 1677-6 : 2001 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 6: LINKS - GRADE 4
    DIN 6899:1988-01 STEEL THIMBLES FOR FIBRE ROPES
    BS EN 818-5 : 1999 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 5: CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 4
    BS EN 818-4 : 1997 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 4: CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 8
    BS EN 20898-1:1992 Mechanical properties of fasteners Bolts, screws and studs
    BS 6166-3:1988 Lifting slings Guide to the selection and safe use of lifting slings for multi-purposes
    BS EN 818-3 : 1999 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 3: MEDIUM TOLERANCE CHAIN FOR CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 4
    BS 228:1994 Specification for short-pitch transmission precision roller chains and chain wheels
    BS EN 795:2012 Personal fall protection equipment. Anchor devices
    BS 6570:1986 Code of practice for the selection, care and maintenance of steel wire ropes
    BS EN 364:1993 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Test methods
    BS 3481-2:1983 Flat lifting slings Specification for flat woven webbing slings made of man-made fibre for general service
    BS 2573-2:1980 Rules for the design of cranes Specification for classification, stress calculations and design of mechanisms
    BS EN 1677-3 : 2001 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 3: FORGED STEEL SELF-LOCKING HOOKS - GRADE 8
    BS EN 1677-4 : 2000 COMPONENTS FOR SLINGS - SAFETY - PART 4: LINKS, GRADE 8
    BS EN 818-6 : 2000 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 6: CHAIN SLINGS - SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER
    BS EN 20898-7:1995 Mechanical properties of fasteners Torsional test and minimum torques for bolts and screws with nominal diameters 1 mm to 10 mm
    BS EN 818-1 : 1996 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
    BS 7905-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Specification for design and manufacture of aluminium and steel trusses and towers
    BS ISO 6336-2:2006 Calculation of load capacity of spur and helical gears Calculation of surface durability (pitting)
    BS EN 20898-6:1992 Mechanical properties of fasteners Nuts with specified proof load values. Fine pitch thread
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