BS 7121-7:2019

This part of BS 7121 gives recommendations for the safe use of the following general-purpose crane types:

a) top-running bridge crane;

b) under-slung bridge crane;

c) gantry crane:1) portal; and2) semi-portal;

d) light crane systems.

For the purposes of this part of BS 7121 bridge cranes, gantry cranes and light crane systems are allincluded under the term "cranes". This part of BS 7121 is intended to be used in conjunction withBS 7121-1, which gives general recommendations for all types of cranes, and BS 7121-2 (all parts),which gives general guidance on inspection, testing and examination of all types of cranes.

Cross References:BS 7121-1:2016BS 7121-2-7:2012+A1:2015BS 7121-2-1BS ISO 12482Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998BS 5974BS EN 14492-2Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998BS ISO 4301BS 466BS 2853BS EN 12385-3BS EN 1991-3Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995BS 8437BS EN 1991-1-4Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999ISO 12480-1BS ISO 12488-1BS ISO 4309BS 6037BS EN 1993-6BS 4898:1973BS EN 15011:2011+A1:2014BS EN 16851:2017 BS EN 13157:2004BS 3243:19902006/42/EC