Construction Hoist Interest Group Publications

The Construction Hoist Interest Group (CHIG) produce a number of publications on the safe installation, use and maintenance of construction hoists which are available as a free download below

Safe Use of Transport Platforms

This good practice guide will help those involved with planning, installing and carrying out lif... read more

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Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Construction Hoists

Updated May 2021. This document provides guidance on daily pre-use checks, inspections, thorough... read more

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Work at Height on Construction Hoists

This document provides guidance on working at height during part of the erection, alteration, ma... read more

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Transporting Scaffolding in Construction Hoists

This document, updated in June 2021, provides guidance for scaffolders on the planning and safe ... read more

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Guidance on Tying Construction Hoists and Mast Climbing Work Platforms to Supporting Structures

This document provides guidance on the design and installation of construction hoist bases and s... read more

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Construction Hoist Temporary Works Template

This form, used in conjunction with CHIG publication 1901 can be used to assist a site TWC in un... read more

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Technical Information Notes

The following are technical infomation notes (TIN) produced by CHIG Working Groups and can be downloaded below:

CHIG TIN 301

Thorough Examination of Hoists to be Used for Transporting Scaffolding Materials

CHIG TIN 302

Construction Hoist Out-of-service Wind Speeds