This European Standard specifies safety requirements for non-fixed load lifting attachments for cranes, hoists and manually controlled load manipulating devices. This standard does not specify the additional requirements for: - non fixed load lifting attachments in direct contact with foodstuffs or pharmaceuticals requiring a high level of cleanliness for hygiene reasons; - hazards resulting from handling specific hazardous materials (e. g. explosives, hot molten masses, radiating materials); - hazards caused by operation in an explosive atmosphere; - hazards caused by noise; - electrical hazards; - hazards due to hydraulic and pneumatic components.