NEN EN 1493 : 2010

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Vehicle lift
3.2 Manually driven vehicle lift
3.3 Power driven vehicle lift
3.4 Fixed vehicle lift
3.5 Movable vehicle lift
3.6 Mobile vehicle lift
3.6.1 Manually mobile vehicle lift
3.6.2 Vehicle lift with powered mobility
3.7 Initial position
3.8 Rated load
3.9 Load carrying device
3.10 Carrying arm
3.11 Pick-up plate
3.12 Pick-up pad
3.13 Lifting element
3.14 Catching device
3.15 Re-raising prevention device
3.16 Unauthorized use
3.17 Hold-to-run control
3.18 Braking
3.18.1 Automatic brake
3.18.2 Self braking system
3.19 Safety switch
3.20 Normative vehicle
3.21 Wheel track
3.22 Wheel base
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
5.1 Preventing unauthorized operation
5.2 Control devices
5.2.1 Hold-to-run control
5.2.2 Grouped control devices
5.2.3 Logical operation
5.2.4 Marking
5.2.5 Inadvertent operation
5.3 Control positions
5.3.1 Layout
5.3.2 Visibility
5.3.3 Controlling several load carrying devices
5.3.4 Emergency stop device
5.4 Duplicated drive systems
5.5 Speeds
5.5.1 Lifting and lowering speed
5.5.2 Tilting speed
5.6 Structural design of the supporting structure
5.6.1 General
5.6.2 Loads and forces
5.6.3 Load combinations
5.6.4 Load distribution
5.6.5 Lifting elements
5.6.6 Proof of stability against overturning
5.7 Driving machinery
5.7.1 Preventing inadvertent motion
5.7.2 Holding devices
5.7.3 Additional requirements for mechanical drives
5.7.4 Additional requirements for hydraulic drives
5.7.5 Additional requirements for pneumatic drives

Applies to stationary, mobile and movable vehicle lifts, which are not intended to lift persons but which are designed to raise vehicles totally, for the purpose of examining and working on or under the vehicles whilst in a raised position.