This part of BS 7121 gives recommendations for the safe installation
and use of tower cranes, including self-erecting tower cranes.
Subjects covered include selection of tower cranes, planning the
installation (including site specific design work, e.g. base and ties),
erection, extension (including climbing), thorough examination
(including testing), maintenance, operation, and dismantling, as well as
safety measures to be taken during the execution of all the above
functions. It also covers the appropriate selection and training of
personnel involved in the safe installation and use of tower cranes.
NOTE Self-erecting tower cranes have been addressed briefly in this
document. It is envisaged that a full treatment will be given in a future
publication.