scope:

This European standard specifies the safety requirements for the bridge and gantry cranes. This standard is not applicable to runways and other supporting structures.
The standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to bridge and gantry cranes, when used as intended and under conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see clause 4).
The specific hazards due to potentially explosive atmospheres, underground work, ionizing radiation, and operation in electromagnetic fields beyond the range of EN 50082-2 are not covered by this standard. Also the additional loads due to mounting on a floating or tilting basement are not covered by this standard.
This standard includes requirements for the lifting of persons.
NOTE The use of cranes for lifting of persons may be subject to specific national regulations.
This European Standard is applicable to bridge and gantry cranes which are manufactured after the date of approval by CEN of this standard.