This document outlines requirements and standards for lifting equipment as defined in the NORSOK R-002 standard. It covers the scope and definitions, general safety requirements, and common requirements for lifting equipment. The general safety requirements section specifies that risk assessments must be performed according to ISO standards and that equipment must be designed, tested, installed and maintained to minimize risks to humans, the environment and assets. It provides requirements for reliability, safeguarding measures, maintenance, quality management systems, documentation of risk assessments, and verification. The common requirements section specifies additional standards and considerations for suitability, materials, loads, strength, operation, controls, installation and other factors.