BS 7121-13:2009 - Page 3

BS 7121-13:2009 Code of practice for safe use of cranes. Hydraulic gantry lifting systems

BS 7121-13 gives recommendations for the safe use of hydraulic gantry lifting systems (HGLS). Subjects covered include safe systems of work, management, planning, selection, erection and dismantling, inspection, testing, examination, training, operation and maintenance.

BS 7121-13 should be used with BS 7121-2, which provides general guidance on the inspection, testing and examination of all types of cranes.

Contents of BS 7121-13:

• Foreword
• Scope
• Normative references
• Terms and definitions
• Management of installation and the lifting operations
• Contract lift or HGLS hire
• Planning of the lifting operation
• Selection and duties of personnel
• Minimum attributes of personnel
• Training and qualifications
• Selection of HGLS and equipment
• Safety
• Siting of the HGLS
• Erection and dismantling
• Procedures and precautions
• Operating conditions
• Slinging and handling of loads
• Thorough examination including testing
• Annexes
• Bibliography
• List of figures
• List of tables