EN 17076:2020/FprA1

Tower cranes - Anti-collision systems - Safety requirements

This document specifies the safety characteristics and the requirements:
- of anti-collision devices and systems intended for installation on self-erecting tower cranes and tower cranes erected from parts for construction work (as defined in EN 14439:2006+A2:2009) to avoid:
- the risks of collision between several cranes;
- the risks of collision between a crane in service and fixed obstacles;
- travelling over prohibited zones;
- of working range limiting devices.
NOTE   Anti-collision devices and systems and working range limiting devices according to this document are safety components.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to anticollision devices and systems installed on tower cranes, when used as intended and under conditions foreseen by the manufacturer. This document specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards (see Clause 4).
This document is not applicable to anti-collision devices and systems which are manufactured before the date of publication by CEN of this document.

Turmdrehkrane - Antikollisionssysteme - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen

Grues à tour - Systèmes anti-collision - Prescriptions de sécurité

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« Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques et les prescriptions relatives :
- aux dispositifs et systèmes anti-collision destinés à être installés sur les grues à tour de chantier à montage automatisé et à montage par éléments (telles qu’elles sont définies dans l’EN 144392006+A2:2009), afin d’éviter :
-   les risques de collision entre plusieurs grues ;
-   les risques de collision entre une grue en mouvement et des obstacles fixes ; et
-   le déplacement au-dessus des zones interdites.
- aux dispositifs de limitation de l’espace de travail.
NOTE   Les dispositifs et systèmes anti-collision et les dispositifs de limitation de l’espace de travail conformes au présent document sont des composants de sécurité.
Le présent document traite de tous les phénomènes dangereux, situations et évènements dangereux significatifs relatifs aux grues à tour, lorsque celles-ci sont utilisées pour l'usage prévu et dans les conditions prévues par le fabricant. Le présent document spécifie les mesures techniques appropriées destinées à réduire ou éliminer les risques émanant des phénomènes dangereux significatifs (voir Article 4).
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux dispositifs et systèmes anti-collision fabriqués avant la date de publication du présent document par le CEN.

Stolpni žerjavi - Sistemi za preprečitev trka - Varnostne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 01-Jun-2025
• ICS: 53.020.20 - Cranes
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 147 - Cranes - Safety
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 147/WG 12 - Tower cranes
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 03-Apr-2025
• Completion Date: 03-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 17076:2021/kprA1:2025 - Tower cranes - Anti-collision systems - Safety requirements

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 17076:2020+A1:2025 - Tower cranes - Anti-collision systems - Safety requirements
• Effective Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Amends: EN 17076:2020 - Tower cranes - Anti-collision systems - Safety requirements
• Effective Date: 18-May-2022

Overview

EN 17076:2020/FprA1 is a crucial European standard developed by CEN that specifies safety requirements for anti-collision systems installed on tower cranes. This standard targets self-erecting tower cranes and cranes assembled from parts as defined in EN 14439:2006+A2:2009. Its main objective is to prevent collisions, restrict crane movements within safe zones, and ensure overall operational safety on construction sites. Designed to address significant hazards, it outlines technical and safety measures to mitigate risks arising from crane operations, including mechanical, electrical, and control system hazards.

Key Topics

• Anti-collision Device Requirements
  The standard defines the safety characteristics for anti-collision devices, focusing on:

  • Preventing collisions between multiple tower cranes
  • Avoiding contact with fixed obstacles
  • Restricting crane movement over prohibited zones
  • Implementing working range limiting devices as safety components

• Hazard Identification and Risk Mitigation
  EN 17076:2020/FprA1 provides a comprehensive list of significant mechanical and electrical hazards such as crushing, shearing, cutting, electrical faults, unexpected machine behaviors, and ergonomic risks. It mandates safety measures to address:

  • Mechanical hazards including parts breaking or falling
  • Electric hazards from live parts or overloads
  • Control system failures causing unexpected crane movements
  • Human factors related to control design and operator behavior

• Component Specifications
  The amendment clarifies components of anti-collision systems, including the integration of power supply units alongside processing units and other critical parts.

• Safety Verification and Indicators
  The standard specifies verification steps for safety requirements and protective measures, emphasizing the importance of external indicators like white flashing lights to warn nearby personnel during overridden operational modes.

• Compliance with EU Directives
  EN 17076:2020/FprA1 aligns with Directive 2006/42/EC for machinery safety, covering essential requirements related to ergonomics, control system reliability, electricity supply, operator warnings, and maintenance.

Applications

• Construction Site Safety
  Anti-collision systems compliant with EN 17076:2020/FprA1 are integral to maintaining safe distances between multiple tower cranes on crowded construction sites, drastically reducing collision risks.

• Crane Operation Management
  By enforcing limits on crane travel zones, the standard helps site managers control crane movement, preventing access to restricted or dangerous areas and safeguarding onsite workers.

• Equipment Design and Manufacturing
  Crane manufacturers and system integrators use this standard to design anti-collision devices that meet stringent safety obligations, ensuring compatibility with existing crane models and enhancing overall equipment safety.

• Operator Training and Risk Awareness
  The standard’s focus on ergonomic design and operator controls aids in developing better operator interfaces, improving situational awareness, reducing human error, and supporting safer crane operation.

Related Standards

• EN 14439:2006+A2:2009 – Defines technical specifications for tower cranes, including types covered under EN 17076 standards.
• Directive 2006/42/EC – The European Machinery Directive on safety that EN 17076 supports through its safety requirements.
• CEN/TC 147 Standards – Covers crane safety standards that work in conjunction with EN 17076 to improve mechanical handling equipment safety.
• ISO 12480 Series – International standards dealing with crane operator safety and performance, complementing the CEN requirements.
• EN 13155 – Safety requirements for lifting accessories used with cranes, often relevant when anti-collision systems are integrated.

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By adhering to EN 17076:2020/FprA1, stakeholders ensure robust safety frameworks for tower crane operations, reducing accidents and enhancing compliance with European regulatory requirements. This standard is essential for manufacturers, site managers, and safety professionals dedicated to improving crane operation safety on construction sites.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 17076:2021/oprA1:2023
01-januar-2023
Stolpni žerjavi - Sistemi za preprečitev trka - Varnostne zahteve - Dopolnilo A1
Tower cranes - Anti-collision systems - Safety requirements
Turmdrehkrane - Antikollisionssysteme - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Grues à tour - Systèmes anti-collision - Prescriptions de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17076:2020/prA1
ICS:
53.020.20 Dvigala Cranes
SIST EN 17076:2021/oprA1:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 17076:2021/oprA1:2023
SIST EN 17076:2021/oprA1:2023
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 17076:2020
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2022
ICS 53.020.20
English Version
Tower cranes - Anti-collision systems - Safety
requirements
Grues à tour - Systèmes anti-collision - Prescriptions de Turmdrehkrane - Antikollisionssysteme -
sécurité Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 147.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 17076:2020. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
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SIST EN 17076:2021/oprA1:2023
prEN 17076:2020/prA1:2022 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 4, “List of significant hazards” . 4
2 Modification to Subclause 5.1.1, “Components of anti-collision devices and systems” . 5
3 Modification to Subclause 6.9, “Outside indicators”. 5
4 Modification to Clause 7, “Verification of the safety requirement and/or protective
measures” . 5
5 Modification to Annex ZA (informative), “Relationship between this European
Standard and the essential requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be
covered” . 6

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prEN 17076:2020/prA1:2022 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 17076:2020/prA1:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 147
“Cranes - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
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