Posted By Danny Swygart I think you already know the answer to that Michael.

Posted By Giles Davis Mike, The lift must be planned, risk assessed and a full method statement produced by an 'Appointed Person' which is a requirement of BS7121. He may then delegate his duties to a competent person e.g. slinger, signaller to supervise the lift but cannot delegate his responsibilities. On a chemical site!! - throw the contractors off site. Is it a 'Contract Lift' or hire of crane and driver only? The driver, if from a reputable crane hire company, should be refusing to carry out the work I would have thought. regards Giles (Appointed Person) Besides BS7121 Part 1 is for General cranes. At least if he was working from BS7121 Part 3 he'd be playing the correct sport let alone in the correct ball park.

Posted By Michael Lowe Thanks for your responses, I`ve been involved in Heavy Lifting for 35 years and hold A.P. Parts 1&3: “Giles” all lifts were Crane & driver hire it was the site owner who insisted Part 1 was sufficient I was the contractor who questioned them and never received a response “Alex” I totally agree with your answer as with “Giles”. To “Danny” did you know the answer? And “Peter” did I touch a nerve? The legislation actually states that lifts taking place on a chemical site should be classed as “Complex Lifts”. My philosophy is “If your Gun is designed to shoot Rabbits don`t attempt to shoot Elephants with it, Thanks again. Mike.