This European Standard specifies the requirements related to safety, methods of rating and testing of single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings assembled by: a) mechanical joining devices; b) welding. using short link grade 8 medium tolerance lifting chain conforming to EN 818-2 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade. Note: Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by prEN 818-6. The hazards covered by this European Standard are identified in clause 4. Bases for the calculation of working load limits are given in Annex B. Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chain slings.