This European Standard applies to bridge and gantry cranes mounted in a fixed position or free to travel by wheels on rails, runways or roadway surfaces. This European Standard is not applicable to non-fixed load lifting attachments, erection and dismantling operations, runways and supporting structures nor does it cover additional loads due to the mounting of cranes on a floating or tilting base.This European Standard specifies requirements for all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to bridge and gantry cranes when used as intended and under conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4).This European Standard does not in