This document specifies minimum requirements for design@ calculation@ examinations and tests of hydraulic powered loader cranes and their mountings on vehicles or static foundations. This document does not apply to loader cranes used on board sea going vessel or to articulated boom system cranes which are designed as total integral parts of special equipment such as forwarders. The hazards covered by this standard are identified in Clause 4. This document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. NOTE The use of cranes for lifting of persons can be subject to specific national regulations. This document is not applicable to loader cranes manufactured before the publication of this document. For loader cranes designed before the publication of this document@ the new provisions concerning stress calculations are not applicable.