BS 7121-2-4:2013

This standard BS 7121-2-4:2013 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 recommendations for the pre-use checks, in-service inspection, maintenance, thorough examination (in service and following exceptional circumstances) and supplementary testing of loader cranes.

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 also covers lifting accessories, attachments and interchangeable equipment that may be used in conjunction with loader cranes, such as brick grabs, muck grabs, augers, clamshells, pallet forks, wire rope hoists, fly jibs, magnets, vacuum lifters, manipulators, integrated man baskets and spreaders.

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 is applicable both to lorry loaders and to loader cranes used in other situations.

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 does not cover the stability testing and certification immediately following installation of loaders cranes on vehicles, or in static locations. This is covered by BS EN 12999.

This sub-part of BS 7121‑2 is not applicable to lorry loaders or loader cranes on marine and other water-borne vessels.