24.2 SCOPE
This section of the code relates to manually operated barrel lifters which are used in conjunction with a separate lifting machine. They may be broadly split into three different types as follows:
Those which grip the top of the barrel.
Those which grip the ends of the barrel.
Those which grip the side of the barrel.
This section of the code does not cover specialized barrel lifting attachments for fork lift trucks which are regarded as an integral part of the fork lift truck.
Because of the specialized nature of barrel lifting applications, the advice given in this section of the code should be regarded as general advice which should be augmented by the specialist advice provided by the supplier of the barrel lifter.