scope:

This NORSOK standard establishes requirements and guidelines for safe operation of lifting equipment in the petroleum activities. It covers lifting appliances and lifting gear used in connection with lifting operations offshore. It does not cover drilling hoisting tools on the drill floor or in the drilling derrick specifically designed and used for drilling operations or in the support of such operations, neither does it cover safe use of lifts, trucks and suspended scaffolding. Examples of lifting equipment covered and not covered by this standard are shown in annex A.

Subjects covered include safe systems of work, i.e., management, planning, operation, selection, inspection/examination/testing and maintenance of lifting appliances and lifting gear as applicable as well as the requirements for competence of crane operators, slingers and signalmen.