BS 7906-1:2005
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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)
Hardcopy , PDF
20-12-2021
English
24-01-2005
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Structural integrity
5 Safety
6 Planning and installation
7 Attachment of loads
8 Operation and use of equipment
9 Flying of performers
10 Technician lifting for access purposes
Annex A (informative) Recommended safety factors and relevant
rigging data
Bibliography
Provides recommendations for the safe use of lifting equipment used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications: a) film; b) television; c) theatre and similar entertainment events; d) conference and exhibition.
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MHE/3/13
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 03/316262 DC. (02/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, May 2012. (04/2012)
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Standard
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| Pages |
84
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British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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This British Standard gives recommendations for the safe use of lifting equipment used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications:
film;
television;
theatre and similar entertainment events;
conference and exhibition.
The recommendations cover the supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal of components and systems, documentation and periodic inspection and thorough examination.
Additional requirements might apply to installations in cruise ships.
Lifts and elevators are not covered by this standard.
| BS 7906-2:2000 | Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for use of aluminium and steel trusses and towers |
| DIN 56925:1997-06 | THEATRE ENGINEERING, STAGE MACHINERY - SCENERY HOIST - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING |
| DIN 1142:1982-01 | WIRE ROPE GRIPS FOR ROPE TERMINATIONS TO MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS |
| BS EN 39:2001 | Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds. Technical delivery conditions |
| ISO 7592:1983 | Calibrated round steel link lifting chains Guidelines to proper use and maintenance |
| BS EN 698:1995 | Fibre ropes for general service. Manila and sisal |
| BS EN 13411-5 : 2003 | TERMINATIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 5: U-BOLT WIRE ROPE GRIPS |
| BS 7905-1:2001 | Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Specification for the design and manufacture of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers) |
| BS EN ISO 898-1:2013 | Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel Bolts, screws and studs with specified property classes. Coarse thread and fine pitch thread |
| BS EN 818-7 : 2002 | SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 7: FINE TOLERANCE HOIST CHAIN, GRADE T (TYPES T, DAT AND DT) |
| BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS EN 12385-4 : 2002 | STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 4: STRANDED ROPES FOR GENERAL LIFTING APPLICATIONS |
| BS EN 13411-3 : 2004 | TERMINATIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 3: FERRULES AND FERRULE-SECURING |
| ISO 3076:2012 | Round steel short link chains for general lifting purposes — Medium tolerance sling chains for chain slings — Grade 8 |
| BS 1139-1.2:1990 | Metal scaffolding. Tubes Specification for aluminium tube |
| ISO 1835:1980 | Short link chain for lifting purposes Grade M (4), non-calibrated, for chain slings etc. |
| DIN 15315:1999-12 | LIFT - CABLE JOINTS |
| BS 6521:1984 | Guide for proper use and maintenance of calibrated round steel link lifting chains |
| BS EN 818-3 : 1999 | SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 3: MEDIUM TOLERANCE CHAIN FOR CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 4 |
| BS MA 29:1982 | Specification for steel wire rope and strand for yachts |
| BS EN 697:1995 | Fibre ropes for general service. Polyester |
| BS 6570:1986 | Code of practice for the selection, care and maintenance of steel wire ropes |
| ISO 3075:1980 | Short link chain for lifting purposes — Grade S (6) non calibrated, for chain slings etc. |
| BS EN 1261:1995 | Fibre ropes for general service. Hemp |
| 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 EN 13411-6 : 2004 | TERMINATIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 6: ASYMMETRIC WEDGE SOCKET |
| BS 462:1983 | Specification for wire rope grips |
| BS 7906-2:2000 | Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for use of aluminium and steel trusses and towers |
| BS EN 13411-4:2011 | Terminations for steel wire ropes. Safety Metal and resin socketing |
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