Mobile and Crawler Crane Guidance

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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... read more

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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.

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CIG 0701 - Working at Height on Mobile Cranes

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 provides comprehensive guidance on working at height and resultant issues

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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.

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Other Crane Interest Group Information....

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 CRANES

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Special Types General Order (STGO)

The following information on Special Types General Order (STGO) is available to download:

Abnormal Loads

The following documents relating to the transportation of Abnormal Loads are available to download:

HIGHWAYS AGENCY - CODE OF PRACTICE SELF-ESCORTING OF ABNORMAL LOADS AND ABNORMAL VEHICLES

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OPERATING GUIDANCE FOR ABNORMAL LOAD ESCORTING - * TO BE READ ALONGSIDE CODE OF PRACTICE SELF-ESCORTING OF ABNORMAL LOADS AND ABNORMAL VEHICLES

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ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF POLICE OFFICERS IN SCOTLAND (ACPOS) - NOTICE TO HAULIERS

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CIG ESCORTING ABNORMAL LOADS LETTER

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CIG Technical Information Notes

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

Mobile and Crawler Crane Guidance

CIG 1001 - Maintenance, Inspection and Thorough Examination of Mobile Cranes

CIG 1901 V2 - Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness of Mobile Cranes

CPA 1801 - Requirements for Mobile Cranes Alongside Railways Controlled by Network Rail

CIG 0201 - Risk Assessment and Method Statement for a Contract Lift

CIG 9801(5) - Crane Hire and Contract Lifting

CPA/ALLMI - The Management of Lifting Operations with Lorry Loaders

CIG 0701 - Working at Height on Mobile Cranes

ESTA Guidance on Transporting and Installation of Onshore Wind Turbines

Other Crane Interest Group Information....

HSE LETTER CRANE HIRE AND CONTRACT LIFT

CPA LETTER - EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2007/38/EC - FITTING OF BLIND SPOT MIRRORS ON MOBILE CRANES

Special Types General Order (STGO)

STGO UPDATE

THE ROAD VEHICLES (AUTHORISATION OF SPECIAL TYPES) GENERAL ORDER

STGO PLATE FORM

STGO EXISTING REGULATIONS

Abnormal Loads

HIGHWAYS AGENCY - CODE OF PRACTICE SELF-ESCORTING OF ABNORMAL LOADS AND ABNORMAL VEHICLES

OPERATING GUIDANCE FOR ABNORMAL LOAD ESCORTING - * TO BE READ ALONGSIDE CODE OF PRACTICE SELF-ESCORTING OF ABNORMAL LOADS AND ABNORMAL VEHICLES

ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF POLICE OFFICERS IN SCOTLAND (ACPOS) - NOTICE TO HAULIERS

CIG ESCORTING ABNORMAL LOADS LETTER

CIG Technical Information Notes