scope:

This European Standard is applicable to the design, construction, installation of safety devices, information for use, maintenance and testing of mobile cranes as defined in ISO 4306-2 with the exception of loader cranes (see 3.1.1 of EN 12999:2002). Examples of mobile crane types and of their major parts are given in Annexes A and B. This standard does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. The hazards covered by this European Standard are identified by Annex C. This document is not applicable to mobile cranes which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.