Crane Interest Group
The Crane Interest Group is the senior SIG having been in existence in one form or another for many years. It is the largest of all the SIGs commanding respect both in the UK and in Europe, where it is represented on ESTA.
Members of CIG were responsible for the initial drafting of British Standard 7121- Safe Use of Cranes, Parts 1 and 3 and they have had a major input into the BSI Crane Committees that have produced the final published standards that now run to five parts. These standards introduced "Contract Lifting" (as opposed to crane hire) which was the idea and creation of CIG.
ESTA and CIG are currently working on the harmonisation of European Standards for Cranes. Crane manufacturers are producing cranes which are not end-user friendly under the current UK rules and regulations. Cranes in Britain carry "excessive weights" (gross vehicle weight) which are all approved. CIG is lobbying to ensure that European manufacturers of cranes take into account the UK requirements, especially in view of Europe's obsession with weight and tyres on cranes. In addition ESTA is working on an industry-wide set of Maintenance Schedules for cranes which will be included in the European Standards.
In recent years CIG has been doing a large amount of work on safety publications. It has updated the "Mobile Crane Operator's Safety Guide" in the last year which was first published in 1979. Another important safety guidance was published in 1999, the "Best Practice Guide on the Inspection, Thorough Examination and Maintenance of Mobile Cranes", which gives advice for the benefit of a "competent person" as defined by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Both these guidance publications are available from the CPA offices.
CIG has recently published a set of Supplementary Conditions to the CPA Model Conditions of hire, which are available both on CD Rom and hard copy. This is a major step forward in that they are the first of several Supplementary Conditions currently being drafted by the other SIGs. They extend the Model Conditions and add value and detail to the special circumstances of crane hire.
Each of the SIGs has their own special situations that need to be covered by Terms and Conditions of Hire and most them are writing their own Supplementary Conditions. Each set is submitted to the Office of Fair Trading for approval.
Crane Supplementary Conditions (July 2011) |
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Contract Lifting Services Conditions |
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The following BSI guides are now available, to find out how to obtain a copy please contact the CPA Offices.
- Cranes - Wire ropes- Care, Maintenance, Installation, Examination and Discard
- Cranes and Lifting Appliances - Selection of Wire Ropes
Information On Special Types General Order
| STGO Update |
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| The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) General Order |
Download - General Order >> |
| STGO Plate Form |
Download - STGO Plate Form >> |
| STGO Existing Regulations |
Download - STGO Existing Regulations >> |
Abnormal Loads
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Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) - Notice to Hauliers |
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Escorts Letter |
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CIG Downloads
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CIG 1001CPA - Best Practice GuideMaintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Mobile CranesClick the Picture to Download Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Mobile Cranes >> |
This guidance has been prepared to provide clarity about the practical elements of maintenance, inspection and thorough examination.
The guidance is simple but comprehensive and easy to adopt. It represents best practice for mobile cranes used in the construction industry and is equally applicable to mobile crane use across all industry sectors. |
June 2010 |
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CPA/ALLMI - Best Practice GuideThe Management of Lifting Operations with Lorry Loaders - Revision 1
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This guidance has been prepared by the industry in conjunction with ALLMI and the HSE to provide clarity about the safe use of lorry loaders:
including planning, role of personnel, training and familiarisation of personnel, siting, safe use, maintenance, inspection and thorough examination. The guidance is straightforward, comprehensive and easy to adopt. |
June 2010 |
CPA 0902CPA Best Practice GuideWork at Height Whilst Loading/Unloading Transport
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Working at Height during the loading and unloading of transport vehicles in the construction plant industry presents a series of challenges in addition to those experienced by general transport industry.
In particular, a significant amount of loading and unloading will take place on construction sites where it is often more difficult to the purpose made gantries and loading docks that are commonplace in the retail and commercial distribution sectors. However, wherever work at height is required during the loading and unloading of any transport vehicle it should be carried out by trained personnel, following careful planning which includes adequate assessment of the risks. |
December 2009 |
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CIG 9801(4)CPA Best Practice GuideCrane Hire and Contract Lifting
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This guidance helps to establish before a contract is drawn up whether the customer or the crane hire company will provide the "appointed person". It explains the differences between "crane hire" and "contract lifting" and the insurance needs in each set of circumstances. |
June 2009 |
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CIG 0801Guidance - Lifting Operations in Construction when Using Excavators
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This document sets out precautions and procedures that should be taken when planning and carrying out lifting operations with excavators and other earth moving equipment (backhoe and loaders) to enable the work to be done safely and in accordance with legal duties. |
March 2009 |
CIG 0701CPA Best Practice GuideWorking at Height on Mobile Cranes
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Where working at height is required as part of the rigging, use, maintenance and thorough examination of mobile cranes, it should be carried out following careful planning, including adequate assessment of the risks involved. This document provides guidance on the issues. |
September 2007 |
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CIG 0201CPA Best Practice GuideRisk Assessment and Method Statement for a Contract Lift
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Guidance for the appointed person on risk assessment and method statements for Contract Lifting. It also includes forms: Form 1 - Recording Form 2 - Site Plan Showing Position of Cranes and Loads Form 3 - Crane Access and Capacity Record for a Crane. |
October 2002 |
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HSE Letter Crane Hire and Contract Lift
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CPA Letter - European Directive 2007/38/EC - Fitting of blind spot mirrors on mobile cranesClick here to Download Fitting of blind spot mirrors on mobile cranes>> |
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Open Meeting Notes - 27th September 2011 |
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Click here to Download - CIG Steering Committee Minutes >> |
February 2009 |
Mobile Crane (Wheeled & Crawler) Technical Information Notes (TINS)
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Technical Information Note Index |
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The Effect of Wind on Mobile Cranes In-service |
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Four Yearly Overload Testing of Mobile Cranes (Wheeled & Crawler) |
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Responsibilites During Contract Lifting |
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