BS 7121-1:2016 gives recommendations for the safe use of cranespermanently or temporarily installed in a work environment. Subjects coveredinclude safe systems of work, selection, erection and dismantling, maintenance,inspection, thorough examination, operation, and the planning andmanagement of lifting operations.This standard is not applicable to the use of cranes:

for bungee jumping or similar entertainment activities; or
as part of a fully automated storage or production system.

NOTE Annex A and Annex B give recommendations for the training of appointedpersons, crane supervisors, crane operators and slinger-signallers. Annex C outlinesthe features of contract lifts and crane hires. Information on the effect of wind anddown-rating of the in-service lifting capacity is given in Annex D. Additionalrecommendations for the operation of cranes on or adjacent to sites of exceptionalhazards are given in Annex E. Additional information on radio communication forlifting operations is given in Annex F.Cross References:BS 5975:2008+A1:2011BS 7121BS 7121-2BS 7121-2-1:2012 BS 7121-3:2000BS 7121-4BS 7671BS EN 14439BS EN 14502-1BS 4-1BS 2573-1BS 6166-3BS 7121-5BS 7262 BS 8437BS EN 1991-1-4BS EN 12077-2BS EN 12385-1:2002BS EN 12385-2:2002BS EN 12385-3:2004BS EN 12385-4:2002BS EN 13557:2003BS EN 13586BS EN 13000BS EN 13001-2BS EN 14502-2 BS ISO 11660-2ISO 4301ISO 7296-1ISO 12480-1PD 5304