EN 12385-4:2002+A1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
6 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures
7 Information for use
Annex A (normative) - Calculation of minimum breaking force for
        those ropes covered by Tables 5 to 17
Annex B (normative) - Summary of factors for calculations
Annex C (informative) - Calculation of approximate nominal length
        mass of ropes over 60 mm diameter
Annex D (informative) - Information which should be provided with an
        enquiry or an order
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
Bibliography

This Part of this European Standard specifies the particular materials, manufacturing and testing requirements forropes for general lifting applications.The particular hazards covered by this Part are identified in Clause 4.This Part of this European Standard does not establish requirements for information for use other than those givenin clause 7 of Part 1. Neither does it cover the requirements for ropes fitted with terminations.Minimum breaking force values for the more common classes, sizes and grades of rope are provided in tables 5 to17.