BS EN 1677-2 : 2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards
5 Safety requirements
  5.1 Design
  5.2 Dimensions
  5.3 Materials and heat treatment
  5.4 Manufacturing methods and workmanship
  5.5 Mechanical properties
  5.6 Hook latches
6 Verification of safety requirements
  6.1 Qualification of personnel
  6.2 Type tests
  6.3 Manufacturing test regime and acceptance criteria
  6.4 Hook latches
7 Marking
8 Manufacturer's certificate
9 Instructions for use
Annex A (informative) - Bases for the calculation of hook
        dimensions
Annex B (informative) - Designation system for hooks - Grade 8
  B.1 Designation
  B.2 General format
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

Defines criteria for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8, having eye or clevis and pin not exceeding 63 t WLL, for use mainly in chain slings (in accordance with EN 818-4), steel wire rope slings (according to prEN 13414-1:1999), and textile slings (according to prEN 1492-1:2000, prEN 1492-2:2000), intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.