ISO 23813-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 23813:2007 — Cranes — Training of appointed persons. This International Standard specifies the minimum training required to give a person the requisite knowledge to be appointed to control and manage lifting operations of cranes; it excludes additional training required for lifting operations involving dangerous goods or hazardous areas.

Abstract

ISO 23813:2007 defines the core syllabus and minimum competence elements for an "appointed person" responsible for planning, controlling and managing crane lifting operations, to ensure safe and effective execution of lifts. The standard focuses on knowledge (legal/regulatory context, roles and responsibilities, crane and accessory characteristics, lift planning and risk control) rather than detailed equipment installation or specialist hazardous‑goods training.

General information

• Status: Published — confirmed (reviewed and maintained as an ISO International Standard).
• Publication date: September 2007 (catalogue entries list 13 September 2007 as the issue date).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 03.100.30 (Management of human resources); 53.020.20 (Cranes).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 — 2007-09.
• Number of pages: 14 pages (published document length as listed in standards catalogues).

Scope

Applies to persons who are formally appointed to control, manage and supervise lifting operations carried out by cranes. The standard sets out the minimum training syllabus and competence elements necessary for that appointment; it is not intended to replace specific national regulatory requirements nor the extra specialist training needed for lifts involving dangerous goods or work in hazardous areas.

Key topics and requirements

• Roles and responsibilities of the appointed person and other lifting personnel (planning, supervision, communication).
• Relevant legislation, codes of practice and organisational procedures that affect lifting operations.
• Fundamentals of crane types, characteristics, duty charts, stability and safety devices.
• Lifting accessories and rigging: selection, certification, slinging methods and limitations.
• Risk assessment, lift planning, method statements and preparation of lift plans (including site factors such as ground conditions and wind).
• Pre‑operation checks, documentation, inspection regimes and communicating briefs to the lifting team.

Typical use and users

Used by employers, safety managers, training organisations and competent authorities to define minimum training content for persons appointed to plan and control crane lifting operations. Typical users include appointed persons, crane supervisors, site managers, lifting engineers and course providers who deliver Appointed Person / Lift‑Planner training. Training providers commonly align course syllabuses with ISO 23813 when preparing delegates for the appointed‑person role.

Related standards

Related documents include other ISO standards in the "cranes" family (for example ISO 23814 on competence for crane inspectors and ISO 23815 series on crane maintenance) and national/regional safe‑use guidance such as BS 7121 (Safe use of cranes) which is often used alongside appointed‑person training.

Keywords

Appointed person, crane, lifting operations, lift planning, rigging, slinging, training syllabus, competency, risk assessment, crane supervisor.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 23813:2007 is an International Standard that specifies the minimum training and knowledge elements required for a person appointed to control and manage crane lifting operations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the minimum syllabus items and competence areas (roles/responsibilities, legal context, crane and accessory characteristics, rigging, lift planning, risk assessment, documentation and briefings) necessary for appointment as the person in charge of lifting operations; it does not cover specialist hazardous‑goods training.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Employers, safety and site managers, appointed persons, crane supervisors, lifting engineers and training organisations use the standard to design and assess appointed‑person training and to define minimum competency expectations.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 23813:2007 is published and listed as the 2007 edition; ISO catalogues indicate it is a published/confirmed International Standard as maintained by the relevant technical committee. Users should check national standards bodies or ISO for any later amendments or revisions before relying on it for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the broader set of crane‑related ISO standards (other ISO 238xx documents cover related subjects such as inspector competence and maintenance). Training and safe‑use guidance standards (national or regional) are commonly referenced together with ISO 23813 when establishing appointed‑person programmes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Appointed person, crane, lifting operations, lift plan, rigging, slinging, training, competency, inspection, risk assessment.