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25/30470499 DC Draft BS 7981 Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs). Selection, configuration, installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use. Code of practice, 2025
- 30470499_Form 36
- 30470499_text [Go to Page]
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 asymmetric configuration
- 3.2 base frame
- 3.3 buffer
- 3.4 centrifugal brake (C brake)
- 3.5 chassis
- 3.6 competent person
- 3.7 demonstrator
- 3.8 drive train assembly
- 3.9 drive unit
- 3.10 dropped object protection
- 3.11 falling object protection structure (FOPS)
- 3.12 familiarization
- 3.13 foundation
- 3.14 installer
- 3.15 maximum in-service wind speed
- 3.16 mast
- 3.17 mast climbing work platform (MCWP)
- 3.18 mast tie
- 3.19 mobile MCWP installation
- 3.20 monorail
- 3.21 multi-level work platforms
- 3.22 non-standard configuration
- 3.23 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- 3.24 operator
- 3.25 outriggers
- 3.26 out of service
- 3.27 overspeed
- 3.28 overspeed safety device
- 3.29 principal contractor
- 3.30 pre-use check
- 3.31 rated capacity
- 3.32 rated speed
- 3.33 safe system of work
- 3.34 service engineer
- 3.35 supplier organization
- 3.36 transfer
- 3.37 temporary works
- 3.38 temporary works coordinator
- 3.39 transport
- 3.40 user organization
- 3.41 work platform
- 4 Hazards associated with MCWP working
- 5 Selection, specification, installation, planning, erection, dismantling, alteration and modifications of MCWPs [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Responsibilities of principal contractor
- 5.3 Responsibilities of supplier organization
- 6 Management and control of MCWP operation [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Considerations when selecting use of MCWPs
- 6.3 Responsibilities of the user organization when they are not the principal contractor
- 7 Personnel and training [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Selection
- 7.2 Fitness to work
- 7.3 Minimum attributes of personnel
- 7.4 Training arrangements
- 7.5 Familiarization [Go to Page]
- 7.5.1 General
- 7.5.2 Machine-specific familiarization
- 8 Planning of the installation, maintenance, inspection and dismantling [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2 Planning
- 8.3 Safe system of work for erection, alteration and dismantling
- 9 Positioning of MCWPs [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.3 Temporary works [Go to Page]
- 9.3.1 General
- 9.3.2 Tie loads and tie anchors
- 9.3.3 Effects of Foundation loads
- 9.3.4 Assembly and examination of assemblies of lifting equipment
- 9.3.5 Falling object protection and dropped object protection
- 9.4 Access to the platform at the boarding point [Go to Page]
- 9.4.1 General
- 9.4.2 Sites accessible to the public
- 9.4.3 Sites not accessible to the public [Go to Page]
- 9.4.3.1 General
- 9.4.3.2 Risk of being struck by falling objects
- 9.5 Traffic access
- 10 Installation [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Installation personnel
- 10.2 Erection
- 10.3 Alteration
- 10.4 Dismantling
- 11 Operation, use, maintenance and inspection of MCWPs [Go to Page]
- 11.1 Operation and use of MCWPs
- 11.2 Transfer of a mobile MCWP
- 11.3 Distribution of load
- 11.4 Pre-use checks
- 11.5 Weekly checks
- 11.6 Inspections after exceptional circumstances
- 11.7 In-use checks
- 11.8 Maintenance of MCWPs
- 12 Thorough examination of MCWPs [Go to Page]
- 12.1 Frequency, scope and nature of thorough examination [Go to Page]
- 12.1.1 Thorough examination following MCWP installation
- 12.1.2 Thorough examination following reconfiguration
- 12.1.3 Thorough examination of mobile MCWP following repositioning on site
- 12.1.4 Periodic thorough examination
- 12.1.5 Thorough examination in exceptional circumstances
- 12.2 Thorough examination report [Go to Page]
- 12.2.1 Reporting and rectification of defects found during thorough examination
- 12.2.2 Observations
- 12.2.3 Responsibility for the rectification of defects
- 12.2.4 Record retention
- 13 Safe system of work for MCWPs use [Go to Page]
- 13.1 Principal contractor
- 13.2 Person(s) using the MCWP
- 13.3 Safe operation
- 13.4 Proximity hazards
- 13.5 Barriers and edge protection [Go to Page]
- 13.5.1 Barriers
- 13.5.2 Edge protection
- 13.6 Coordination with other plant and equipment
- 13.7 Safe working platform recommendations
- 13.8 Rated load
- 13.9 Access to the MCWP platform
- 13.10 Weather conditions and wind speed monitoring
- 13.11 Special applications
- 13.12 Emergency
- 13.13 Falling object protection
- 13.14 Dropped object prevention
- Annex A (informative) Example checklists for pre-use and weekly inspections [Go to Page]
- A.1 Pre-use checks
- A.2 Weekly inspections
- Annex B (informative) Example checklists for thorough examinations
- Annex C (informative) Thorough examination [Go to Page]
- C.1 General
- C.2 Management of thorough examination
- Annex D (normative) Scope and nature of the thorough examination [Go to Page]
- D.1 Structural
- D.2 Drive
- D.3 Safety components
- D.4 Platform
- D.5 Area travelled by the MCWP
- D.6 Signs and legends
- Annex E (informative) Thorough examination checklist [Go to Page]
