Standards Development

Scope

This document specifies requirements for the design and selection of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in all types of cranes and their associated fixed load lifting attachments with the objectives of protecting personnel from hazards affecting their health and safety and of ensuring reliability of function.

NOTE Specific requirements for particular types of cranes, and for load lifting attachments, are given in the appropriate European Standard.

The electrical equipment covered by this document commences at the point of connection of the supply to the crane (the crane supply switch) including systems for power supply and control feeders situated outside the crane, e.g. flexible cables, conductor wires or bars, electric motors and cableless controls.

The principles to be applied for cranes transporting hazardous loads are given in this document. Particular requirements are given for cranes transporting hot molten metal.

This document does not cover the detail design of individual items of equipment except with regard to their selection for specific aspects of use.

The proof of competence calculations and related strength requirements or safety margins of equipment and components are not covered by this document.

NOTE Some safety margins are given here for issues not covered in the EN 13001 series.

Hazards due to noise are not covered by this document. 

They are addressed in safety standards specific to each type of crane.

The specific hazards due to potentially explosive atmospheres, ionising radiation, and operation in electromagnetic fields beyond the range of EN 61000-6-2 are not covered by this document.

The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Annex A.

This document is not applicable to cranes manufactured before the date of its publication.