Foreword

This part of BS 7121 has been prepared by subcommittee MHE/3/11. It is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of BS 7121 to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that lifting operations are carried out safely.

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) [1] and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) [2] came into force on 5 December 1998. Details of the Regulations, an Approved Code of Practice plus HSE guidance can be found in the HSE books Safe use of lifting equipment [3] and Safe use of work equipment [4].

BS 7121‑1 provides general recommendations for crane types not covered in an additional part of BS 7121. BS 7121‑2 covers in-service inspection, thorough examination and, where appropriate, testing for the safe use of all types of crane. This Part covers the safe use of side boom pipelayers. subsequent parts deal with the specific crane types as follows:

— Part 3: Mobile cranes;
— Part 4: Lorry loaders;
— Part 5: Tower cranes;
— Part 6: Derrick cranes;
— Part 7: Overhead/under-hung travelling and goliath cranes;
— Part 8: High pedestal and portal jib dockside cranes;
— Part 9: Container handling cranes;
— Part 10: Rail mounted cranes;
— Part 11: Offshore cranes;
— Part 12: Recovery vehicles and equipment;
— Part 13: Hydraulic gantry lifting systems.

When all parts of BS 7121 have been published, CP 3010 will be withdrawn and BS 5744 will be revised to cover manually operated and light cranes only.

The Health and safety Executive (HSE) commends the use of this British standard to those who have duties under the Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974 [5]. This standard was drawn up with the participation of HSE representatives and will be referred to in relevant HSE publications.

The BS 7121 series has been accepted as representing the consensus of practical experience for safety on cranes.

As a code of practice, this British standard takes the form of guidance and recommendations. It should not be quoted as if it were a specification and particular care should be taken to ensure that claims of compliance are not misleading.

It has been assumed in the drafting of this British standard that the execution of its provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and competent people.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.

Attention is drawn to the following statutory regulations:

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) [1];
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) [2];
Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974 [5];
The supply of Machinery (safety) Regulations [6];
The Management of Health, safety and Welfare Regulations [9];
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations [10].

Summary of pages

This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 23 and a back cover.

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BS 7121-14:2005

Code of practice for safe use of cranes - Side boom pipelayers

Current, Under Review

Published:

7 Oct 2005