BS 7121-5:2006 gives recommendations for the safe installation and use of tower cranes, including self-erecting tower cranes. Subjects covered include selection of tower cranes, planning the installation (including site specific design work, e.g. base and ties), erection, extension (including climbing), thorough examination (including testing), maintenance, operation, and dismantling, as well as safety measures to be taken during the execution of all the above functions. It also covers the appropriate selection and training of personnel involved in the safe installation and use of tower cranes.
NOTE Self-erecting tower cranes have been addressed briefly in this document. It is envisaged that a full treatment will be given in a future publication.
