Gives guidance for the safe use of mobile, tower and derrick cranes. 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.

Cross References:
BS 327
BS 357
BS 1757
BS 1761
BS 2573:Part 1
BS 2799
BS 3810:Part 4
BS 302
BS 461
BS 462
BS 463
BS 464
BS 590
BS 1290
BS 1663
BS 2830
BS 2902
BS 2903
BS 3017
BS 3032
BS 3113
BS 3458
BS 3551
CP 94
Factories Act, 1961
Construction (General Provisions) Regulations 1961
Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations 1961
Construction (Lifting Operations) Certificates Order 1962
Construction (Working Places) Regulations 1966
Docks Regulations 1934
Ship Building and Ship Repairing Regulations 1960
Mines and Quarries Act, 1954
Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1969
Road Traffic Regulations Act 1967
Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order 1969
Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1971
Motor Vehicles (Rear Markings) Regulations 1970
Factories Act (Northern Ireland) 1965
Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1963
Docks Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1934
Quarries (General) Regulations 1956
Miscellaneous Mines (General) Regulations 1956


Partially replaced by BS 7121-1:2006, BS 7121-2:2003 and BS 7121-3:2000. When all parts of the BS 7121 series have been published CP 3010:1972 will be withdrawn.

Incorporates the following:
AMD 1148 published 15 May 1973