A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally.

A lifting equipment which can be worked through power. They are designed to reduce the manual handling effort and associated risk to the user to a minimum.

A lifting equipment which is not worked through power but by an individual. (lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying or moving)

The term lifting accessory, or accessory for lifting, is an item of equipment used to attach the load to the lifting appliance. Such equipment is also known as ‘rigging equipment’, ‘lifting gear’ or ‘lifting tackle’.