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Document ID (ISN)110524
CIS number 10-0126
Year 2010
Convention or series no. NTP 824
Author(s) Beitia J.I., Virto J., Cortés J.
Title Classification of equipment used for lifting loads, with lifting machinery
Original title Clasificación de equipos utilizados para la elevación de cargas, con maquinaria de elevación [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2010. 5p. Illus. 4 ref.
Internet access Clasificación_de_equipos.pdf [in Spanish]
Abstract This information note aims at classifying the various lifting equipments as defined in the Machine Directives 98/27/EC and 2006/42/EC (lifting equipment and separate lifting equipment) for a uniform application of these directives. It also describes lifting accessories used for the lifting of loads with lifting equipment (nets, bags, containers and pallets).
Descriptors (primary) Spain; lifting equipment; lifting of loads
Descriptors (secondary) lifting appliances; hooks; slings; legal aspects; data sheet; description of equipment
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Storage and warehousing