Short description
This standard was elaborated for the safe development, manufacture, testing, monitoring and application of lifting anchors and lifting anchor systems in precast concrete construction. It explains assessment and evaluation criteria and helps to avoid personal injury and damage to property by means of a safety concept. The standard applies to the manufacture, placing on the market, planning and use of lifting anchors and lifting anchor systems for lifting and moving precast concrete elements, regardless of whether they have been developed and manufactured for special applications or produced in series. It is aimed at manufacturers, structural engineers and employees of precast concrete plants.