This standard applies to the following types of powered cranes (hereinafter called "cranes"):
1.1 Gantry cranes
1.2 Overhead travelling cranes
1.3 Jib cranes; and
1.4 Monorail hoists.
It specifies the basic requirements of cranes and lays down the responsibilities of the various parties involved.
NOTE 1 ― This does not include mobile cranes and tower cranes (covered in their respective individual Singapore Standards).
NOTE 2 - Annex C is informative and could be used as a reference when installing a crane.