EN 14502-1:2005

Cranes - Equipment for lifting persons - Part 1:Suspended baskets

Publication date:   Mar 2, 2006

Scope

This document applies to suspended baskets suspended on cranes which are designed and built in accordance with harmonized This document applies to suspended baskets suspended on cranes which are designed and built in accordance with harmonized standards dealing with the lifting of persons.
This document does not cover the controls for the movement of the basket.
NOTE 1 If baskets are intended to be suspended from other cranes, specific national regulations may apply.
This document is not applicable to:
¾ lifts for crane drivers;
¾ moveable cabins;
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to suspended baskets, when used as intended and under conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).
NOTE 2 Specific requirements for particular types of crane are given in the appropriate European Standard for the particular crane type.
The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4.
This document is not applicable to suspended baskets which are manufactured before the date of publication by CEN.