scope:

This European Standard specifies general safety requirements for the design, testing and production of manually operated elevators. The requirements are applicable for on- and off-shore applications of such elevators in the petroleum and petrochemical industries, and are in accordance with EU legislation. This European Standard does not cover any other type of elevator. It is not applicable to the following types of products: - lifting nubbins; - lifting plugs; - lifting subs; - internal gripping devices; - equipment for lifting tubular from and onto a vessel. This list is not exclusive.