A range of publications has been produced by the Crane Interest Group or from other sources to aid safe working practices for the sector and are available to download free of charge below.
CIG 2506 - Read for Works Checks
This good practice guidance is written to ensure that once cranes (mobile and crawler) are rigge... read more
CIG 2506 - Read for Works Checks
This good practice guidance is written to ensure that once cranes (mobile and crawler) are rigged or assembled, that sufficient checks are made to ensure that they are safe before being put into service. The ready for work guidance supports the Appointed Person in this regard in ensuring that any pre-operational checks are included within the safe system of work and the pre-lift check process will ensure that the crane is rigged in accordance with the lift plan as well as the manufacturer’s instructions, and should mitigate any errors made during the rigging process.
CIG 2308 - Tendering, Management and Operations of Mobile Cranes
This document focusses on the minimum standards required for the tendering, management and opera... read more
CIG 2308 - Tendering, Management and Operations of Mobile Cranes
This document focusses on the minimum standards required for the tendering, management and operations of mobile cranes and provides a range of good practice advice on the expected standard of duties and the relevant responsibilities for both operators and crane users. The guide covers the legal requirements and directs readers to further relevant guidance material. This guide aims to raise standards and encourage sourcing from responsible mobile crane suppliers.
CIG 1001 - Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Mobile Cranes
This guidance provides clarity about the practical elements of maintenance, inspection and thoro... read more
CIG 1001 - Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Mobi...
This guidance provides clarity about the practical elements of maintenance, inspection and thorough examination and represents best practice for mobile cranes used both in the construction and across all industry sectors. The guidance has been updated with inclusions of heavy lift cranes; chassis inspections of road-going cranes; identification and recording of safety critical components; thorough examination requirements after rigging on site; defined scopes of periodic thorough examination; thorough examination following installation and further includes ground assessment requirements, medical fitness and protection against fumes.
CPA 1801 - Requirements for Mobile Cranes Alongside Railways Controlled by Network Rail
This guidance provides guidance on the use of mobile cranes alongside the railway with input and... read more
CPA 1801 - Requirements for Mobile Cranes Alongside Railways Contro...
This guidance provides guidance on the use of mobile cranes alongside the railway with input and consultation undertaken with Network Rail. The requirements outlined in the document should prevent a potential catastrophic incident and applies to temporarily installed equipment such as wheeled and crawler cranes as well as lorry loaders, mini/compact cranes, truck-mounted self-erecting tower cranes, telehandlers and excavators used for lifting suspended loads. The guide does not introduce any additional requirements and is aimed at producing an easily accessible document endorsed by Network Rail.
CIG 1901 V2 - Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness of Mobile Cranes
This guide provides good practice advice on the duties and responsibilities that a crane owner o... read more
CIG 1901 V2 - Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness of Mobile Cranes
This guide provides good practice advice on the duties and responsibilities that a crane owner or driver have to the roadworthiness of their vehicles. It covers what they are legally required to do, what is good practice and gives information on where to seek additional help, including technical assistance or training. This publication was updated in February 2022 to include all mobile crane types.
CIG 0201 - Risk Assessment and Method Statement for a Contract Lift
This publication provides guidance for the Appointed Person on completing a lift plan for a c... read more
CIG 0201 - Risk Assessment and Method Statement for a Contract Lift
This publication provides guidance for the Appointed Person on completing a lift plan for a contract lift. The publication is divided into four parts and contains guidance for safe planning and three template forms that can be completed by the AP which indicates the factors that need to be taken into account during the planning process. The forms include a sample risk assessment and method statement, a sample site plan form that shows the positioning of the crane and loads, and a sample form showing the crane access and capacity record for a crane hire. This document is in support of the publication CIG 9801(5).
This guidance helps to establish before a contract is drawn up whether the customer or the crane... read more
CIG 9801(5) - Crane Hire and Contract Lifting
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.
Where working at height is required as part of the rigging, use, maintenance and thorough examin... read more
CIG 0701 - Working at Height on Mobile Cranes
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. The publication, updated in July 2022, provides comprehensive guidance on working at height and resultant issues
CPA/ALLMI - The Management of Lifting Operations with Lorry Loaders
This guidance has been prepared by the industry in conjunction with ALLMI and the HSE to provide... read more
CPA/ALLMI - The Management of Lifting Operations with Lorry Loaders
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.
ESTA Guidance on Transporting and Installation of Onshore Wind Turbines
The European Association of Abnormal Loads Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) has published a ne... read more
ESTA Guidance on Transporting and Installation of Onshore Wind Turb...
The European Association of Abnormal Loads Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) has published a new best practice guide in an attempt to cut onshore wind farm accidents and the guidance establishes minimum requirements for transport and lifting operations of wind turbine installations by collecting existing and relevant industry guidance. The publication includes aspects of transport and lifting operations such as planning, inspection, maintenance and competency of personnel in order to minimise associated risks and aiming to improving health and safety relating to transport and lifting operations during the construction of Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) plants.
CPA Mobile Crane (Wheeled) and Mobile Crane (Crawler) - Operator Checks – Daily and Weekly Record
These pads of operator daily and weekly checks forms are produced by the CPA as an aid to crane owners and users in achieving the minimum requirements for compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). They are in printed in a carbon-copy format comprising of 50 pages, with separate pads available for either wheeled cranes or crawler cranes.
They can be purchased by both CPA members and non-members, with a member and non-member rate applied accordingly.
To purchase the pads, please contact enquiries@cpa.uk.net or on 0207 796 3366 to place an order. Alternatively, sample pages for both wheeled crane or crawler crane can be downloaded free of charge.
