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I currently working for a company that have overhead cranes that operate on a track.
Is it a legal requirement to have an audible alarm when the crane is moving?
I have one that has an audible alarm and one that doesn't. Thanks Gill
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There is no absolute requirement for an audible alarm, and the advice is unclear.
For example, BS 7121- 1 (Use of cranes) at 16.2.1 quotes " Before any crane is moved along its track)s) a warning should be given to all personnel who might be endangered. A warning bell or klaxon may be fitted for this puropse."
The HSE guidance leaflet PM55; Safe working with overhead gantry cranes states "use audible warnings when necessary(during operation)."
I suppose that they are not trying to be too prescriptive for situations where few, if any employees not engaged in lifting activities may be working in the vicinity.
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