scope:

This standard applies to bridge and gantry cranes mounted in a fixed position or free to travel either by way of metallic wheels on rails or non-metallic wheels on flat runway or roadway surfaces. This standard is not applicable to non-fixed load lifting attachments, erection and dismantling operations, runways and supporting structures nor does it cover additional loads due to the mounting of cranes on a floating or tilting base. This standard does not include requirements for the lifting of persons. This standard gives requirements for 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, ionising radiation and operation in electromagnetic fields beyond the range of EN 61000-6-2 are not covered by this standard. This standard is not applicable to bridge and gantry cranes manufactured before the date of it's publication as an EN.