EN 15056:2006+A1:2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and terminology
  3.1 Terms and definitions
  3.2 Terminology
4 List of significant hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
  5.1 General
  5.2 Requirements for strength
      5.2.1 Structural
      5.2.2 Connection to the crane
  5.3 Twistlock system
      5.3.1 General
      5.3.2 Twistlock
      5.3.3 Mechanical blockading
      5.3.4 Landing pins
  5.4 Flippers
  5.5 Electrical system
      5.5.1 Electrical and control system
      5.5.2 Stop actuators on spreader
      5.5.3 Electrical connection to crane
  5.6 Hydraulic systems
6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective
  measures
  6.1 Proof loading
  6.2 Verification of requirements
7 Information for use
  7.1 Marking
  7.2 Manuals
      7.2.1 General
      7.2.2 Instructions on functional testing
      7.2.3 Maintenance
      7.2.4 Flipper
      7.2.5 Overloading the spreader
      7.2.6 Instability
      7.2.7 Electrical and control system
      7.2.8 Lifting of two containers in a single lift operation
      7.2.9 Damaged containers or containers out of standard
      7.2.10 Inspection
Annex A (informative) Example of specifications for load and
                       lengths
Annex B (informative) Selection of a suitable set of crane
                       standards for a given application
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

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for spreaders used with cranes designed for the purpose of handling ISO containers based on ISO 668 including other lengths such as 45 ft. The connection between the spreader and the container is by the use of twistlocks that engage into the container’s upper corner castings.The standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to container handling spreaders, when used as intended and under conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).The spreader is interfaced to the crane’s control and safety system.This European Standard does not cover the following types of spreaders:-hand operated spreaders (without external power supply);-bottom lift grapple spreaders used for swapbodies and road trailers.This European Standard does not deal with the lifting of persons.This European Standard is applicable to spreaders which are manufactured after the date of approval by CEN of this standard.