5.2 SCOPE

This section deals with the use of lifting and pulling machines using a gripping action on wire ropes when used for lifting and lowering loads.

Although reference is made both to pulling applications and people carrying applications, no specific guidance is offered in respect of these and the manufacturer’s instructions and specific guidance should always be sought and strictly followed.

This section of the code does not include any information on wire rope machines where the rope is wound onto a drum. See x-svn:///svn/leea/dita/xml/topics/TOP_00000000/TOP_00000259.html.