British Standards Institution

Source:: BSI
Committee:: MHE/3 - Cranes and derricks
Categories:: Information management | Standardization. General rules
Comment period start date:: 17/06/2025
Comment period end date:: 17/07/2025

Comment by:

17th Jul

Scope

This part of BS 7121 gives recommendations for the safe use of cranes permanently or temporarily installed in a work environment. Subjects covered include safe systems of work, selection, erection and dismantling, maintenance, inspection, thorough examination, operation, and the planning and management of lifting operations. This standard is not applicable to the use of cranes:

a) for bungee jumping or similar entertainment activities; or

b) as part of a fully automated storage or production system.

Purpose

To bring it up to date with industry best practice.

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1. Proposal

Proposal start date:

17/06/2025

Proposal end date:

17/07/2025

2. Draft

3. Public Comments

4. Comment Resolution

5. Approval

6. Publication

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