This Part of this European Standard specifies the particular materials, manufacturing and testing requirements for ropes for general lifting applications. The particular hazards covered by this Part are identified in Clause 4. This Part of this European Standard does not establish requirements for information for use other than those given in clause 7 of Part 1. Neither does it cover the requirements for ropes fitted with terminations. Minimum breaking force values for the more common classes, sizes and grades of rope are provided in tables 5 to 17.