What is this standard about?
This British Standard is one in series giving recommendations on the safe use of different types of crane. This part covers the safe use of tower cranes. The standard is cited by the HSE as good practice guidance to meeting the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, so its use helps improve safety and helps crane owners and operators comply with their legal duties.
Who is this standard for?
Plant hire companies
Trade bodies
Health and safety specialists
Construction businesses
Crane owners and operators
Training organizations
Those responsible for managing the safe use of tower cranes
Those responsible for managing the maintenance and inspection of tower cranes
Appointed persons planning lifting operations with tower cranes
Crane supervisors supervising lifting operations with tower cranes
Slingers and signallers
HSE inspectors
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
Insurers
Universities
Why should you use this standard?
This part of BS 7121 gives recommendations for the safe use of tower cranes, including self‑erecting tower cranes other than mobile self-erecting tower cranes (which are covered in BS 7121-3 ).
Subjects covered include: safe systems of work, selection, erection, extension (including climbing), dismantling, maintenance, inspection, thorough examination (including testing), operation, and the planning and management of lifting operations.
It also covers the appropriate selection and training of personnel involved in the safe installation and use of tower cra...