BS 7121-4:2010

This standard BS 7121-4:2010 Code of practice for safe use of cranes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.20 Cranes

This part of BS 7121 gives recommendations for the safe use of lorry loaders. Subjects covered include management, selection of equipment, selection and training of personnel, procedures and precautions, testing, inspection, maintenance and examination.

This part of BS 7121 is intended to be used in conjunction with BS 7121‑2, which provides general guidance on the inspection, testing and examination of all types of cranes.

NOTE Annex A and Annex B give detailed recommendations on the training of personnel for lorry loader operations. Annex C provides background information on the BS 7121 series.