BS 7121-2-1:2012

This standard BS 7121-2-1:2012 Code of practice for the safe use of cranes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.20 Cranes

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 gives general recommendations for the pre-use checks, in-service inspection, maintenance, thorough examination (following installation, in service and following exceptional circumstances) and supplementary testing of cranes and associated equipment, including gantries, runways and other supporting structures.

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 is also applicable to hoists, derricks, telehandlers, fork lift trucks and excavators when used to lift suspended loads. For the purposes of this standard all these are included under the term “cranes”.

It is not applicable to construction hoists, mast climbing work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, jacks and suspended access equipment.