| Document ID (ISN) | 33468 |
| CIS number |
80-613 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-11-883048-1 |
| Year |
1978 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive. |
| Title |
Erection and dismantling of tower cranes. |
| Bibliographic information |
Guidance Note PM 3, H.M. Stationery Office, P.O. Box 569, London SE1 9NH, United Kingdom, Jan. 1978. 4p. Price: £0.30. |
| Abstract |
This note gives information on: compliance with manufacturers' instructions; competent supervision; general precautions, training; maintenance of erection gear; foundations; rail tracks and hard standings (for truck and crawler mounted cranes); installation of crane base or chassis; erection of mast; assembly and erection of counter-jib, counterweight and main jib; extending or retracting the mast; electrical installation; testing and examination; checks and completion of erection; dismantling. Reference to laws and regulations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; assembly and disassembly; tower cranes; work at height |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
truck-mounted cranes; stability; mobile cranes; directive; preventive maintenance; equipment testing; crane runways |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Materials handling and storage
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Cranes
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