This Part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL, mainly for use in: - chain slings according to EN 818-4 - steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999 - textile slings according to prEN 1492-1:2000, prEN 1492-2:2000 intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged hooks. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4. Annex A is informative, and gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions. Annex B is informative, and gives an example of a designation system for hooks of grade 8. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.