DIN EN 14238:2004-10

This European Standard specifies requirements for load manipulating devices powered by an energy other than human energy, to assist an operator in the handling of loads. This standard covers the manipulation machine and its load handling device(s), but not the supporting structure. This Standard does not cover to mechanically operated balancers that are based on springs or counterweights, programmable automatically controlled manipulating robots, electrically, pneumatically and hydraulically powered hoists. This Standard does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons.