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BSI BS 5744:1979

Code of practice for safe use of cranes (overhead/underhung travelling and goliath cranes, high pedestal and portal jib dockside cranes, manually-operated and light cranes, container handling cranes and rail-mounted low carriage cranes)
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BSI BS 5744:1979

Code of practice for safe use of cranes (overhead/underhung travelling and goliath cranes, high pedestal and portal jib dockside cranes, manually-operated and light cranes, container handling cranes and rail-mounted low carriage cranes)

PUBLISH DATE 1979
PAGES 48
BSI BS 5744:1979

This code gives guidance for the safe use of overhead/underhung travelling and goliath cranes, high pedestal and portal jib dockside cranes, manually-operated and light cranes, container handling cranes and rail-mounted low carriage cranes. Subjects covered include general recommendations for selection, installation, testing, operation and maintenance of cranes and for the selection of drivers, slingers and signallers.

Reference is also made to relevant legislation and attention is drawn to statutory requirements for the testing and examination of cranes.

Section one contains guidance notes and general information pertaining to the safe use of cranes of the types covered in sections 2 to 6.

Gives guidance for the safe use of these cranes and includes general recommendations for testing, maintenance, erection and dismantling procedures, siting of cranes and recommended requirements for drivers, slingers and signallers. Makes reference to Government regulations and draws attention to statutory requirements for testing and examination.
SDO BSI: British Standards Institution
Document Number 5744
Publication Date Nov. 30, 1979
Language en - English
Page Count 48
Revision Level
Supercedes
Committee MHE/3/11
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Nov. 30, 1979 BS 5744:1979 Revision