FEM 9.756 - Series Lifting Equipment: Hand-operated and power driven hoists for special purposes

FEM 9.756-EN

This Rule applies to hand-operated and power driven hoists for the lifting and lowering of loads and persons in special domains of application.

This Rule defines the requirements for the design and construction of hand-operated and power driven hoists which are used for special applications.

This rule has been compiled along the same lines as EN 414 in order to act as a safety rule representing a means for achieving agreement with the essential health and safety requirements of the Directive 98/37/EC. Within the scope of application of this rule, it is stated which hazards are covered. For hazards not covered by this rule, the hoists, where applicable, shall comply with EN 292.