This document specifies the additional safety requirements and means of verification for rough-terrain variable-reach trucks (hereafter referred to as trucks) designed and intended for handling suspended loads which can swing freely in one or more directions. It is applicable to trucks covered by EN 1459-1 and EN 1459-2. This document does not apply to: ?? the lifting of suspended loads which by design of the load or the lifting attachments does not allow the load to swing freely in any direction; ?? the handling of flexible intermediate bulk containers@ as defined in ISO 21898@ carried under the forks of the truck; ?? any attachments/means used for lifting personnel; ?? lifting accessories not included as part of the lifting attachment; ?? freight container handling trucks. This document deals with significant hazards@ hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to trucks handling a freely suspended load@ when they are used as intended by the manufacturer. This document is not applicable to rough-terrain variable-reach trucks fitted with a lifting attachment for handling suspended loads manufactured before the date of its publication.