Title
Code of practice for safe use of cranes - Part 2: Inspection, testing and examination
Executive summary
Recommendations for in-service inspection, thorough examination, testing and safe use of cranes.
Abstract
This part of BS 7121, a series of standards on the safe use of cranes, provides recommendations for the pre-use checks, in-service inspection, thorough examination and testing of cranes, including associated equipment, and the means by which tests are to be carried out.
This British Standard is not applicable to the testing of new cranes. It provides guidance on safety matters to be observed during these tests within the UK.
Type
Code of Practice
History and related standards
This British Standard supersedes BS 7121-2:1991, which is withdrawn.
This standard includes the following cross references:
BS 1757, BS 449-2, BS 5950-1, BS 6968, BS EN 473:2000, BS EN 45004:1995,
ISO 3056, ISO 4301 (all parts).
