BS 7121-13:2009 Code of practice for safe use of cranes. Hydraulic gantry lifting systems
BS 7121-13 gives recommendations for the safe use of hydraulic gantry lifting systems (HGLS). Subjects covered include safe systems of work, management, planning, selection, erection and dismantling, inspection, testing, examination, training, operation and maintenance.
BS 7121-13 should be used with BS 7121-2, which provides general guidance on the inspection, testing and examination of all types of cranes.
Contents of BS 7121-13:
Foreword
Scope
Normative references
Terms and definitions
Management of installation and the lifting operations
Contract lift or HGLS hire
Planning of the lifting operation
Selection and duties of personnel
Minimum attributes of personnel
Training and qualifications
Selection of HGLS and equipment
Safety
Siting of the HGLS
Erection and dismantling
Procedures and precautions
Operating conditions
Slinging and handling of loads
Thorough examination including testing
Annexes
Bibliography
List of figures
List of tables