What is this standard about?
BS 7212 gives recommendations and guidance on the installation, maintenance and operation of construction hoists, including hoistway protection.
Who is this standard for?
Anyone involved in the provision, installation, use, inspection, maintenance and dismantling of construction hoists. This will include:
- Hoist owners and their employees
- Hoist users (construction companies) and their employees
- Installation personnel
- Maintenance personnel
- Competent persons carrying out statutory thorough examinations• Enforcing authorities (HSE and local authorities)
Why should you use this standard?
It includes recommendations and guidance on erection, alteration and dismantling of hoists and also sets out the responsibilities of varying parties. How to manage the use of hoists is also covered, to help ensure safe practices are carried out, protecting both construction workers and the general public.
What’s changed since the last update?
This revision includes a number of safety updates and best practice guidance, following on from industry developments, regulatory requirements and Health and Safety Executive endorsements.
Specific safety concerns addressed in the revised BS 7212 include:
- Transportation of scaffolding
- Additional requirements for transport platforms
- Requirements for dual operating positions of goods hoists
- The continued use of rope drive hoists
- Expansion of requirements for competence and training of hoist installers and operators
- Additional requirements for gate interlocking, plus landing and hoistway protection