ÖNORM EN 12999

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for design, calculation, examinations and tests of hydraulic powered loader cranes and their mountings onto vehicles or static foundations. This standard does not apply to loader cranes used on board ships or floating structures and to articulated boom system cranes which are designed as total integral parts of special equipment such as forwarders. The hazards covered by this standard are identified in clause 4. This standard does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. This standard applies to loader cranes (including timber handling cranes) which are manufactured after the date of approval by CEN of this standard. NOTE 1 Winches will be covered by a special standard being in preparation by CEN/TC 147. NOTE 2 The use of cranes for the lifting of persons may be subject to specific national regulations.