BS 7121-1:2006 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes has been used in the preparation of this code Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 and Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

These principal legal duties regarding lifting equipment and lifting accessories are contained in LOLER 1998, but duties are also imposed by the Health and Safety at Work etc.

Thoroughly examine and inspect lifting equipment and accessories and keep reports of these examinations and any defects that are found.Mark Safe Working Loads on lifting equipment and accessories and.Provide lifting equipment and accessories that are suitable, stable and have sufficient strength.Ensure that lifting operations are planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner by people who are competent.With regard to lifting equipment and lifting accessories, the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (1998) (LOLER) require the STFC to:

The failure and/or misuse of lifting equipment is to a large extent preventable, and STFC aims to proactively manage the risks associated with the purchase, storage and use of lifting equipment and lifting accessories. The STFC has over 5000 registered items of lifting equipment. Failure of any load-bearing part of any lifting equipment is reportable to the Health and Safety Executive as a Dangerous Occurrence under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013) (RIDDOR). The failure and/or misuse of lifting equipment has the potential to cause serious personal injury, significant damage to property and loss of time and money. Minor update to amend the crane permit appendix 8 Minor update to reflect the launch of SHE Assure Update due to new HSE ACoP and to include climbing harnesses Appendix 8 - Permit to Work on or in the vicinity of Overhead Cranes ( Sample PDF | Word)Īdd references to audit checklist and change to definitions of lifts in 3.7, 8 and 9.Appendix 5 - Lifting Plans for Complex Lifts and Mobile Cranes.Appendix 4 - Central Register of Prefixes for Lifting Equipment and Accessories.

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