This standard sets forth requirements for the design@ fabrication@ testing@ maintenance@ and quality assurance programs for special lifting devices for containers weighing 10 000 pounds (4500 kg) or more for radioactive materials@ and for those features of the attachment members of the container that affect the function and safety of the lift. In this standard@ the term ??special lifting devices?? shall be considered to be lifting devices for radioactive material containers for which the use of simple slings or chains@ with or without spreader bars@ is not appropriate because of special requirements@ such as the need for remote engagement or for safety considerations. This standard shall apply to the following classes of special lifting devices: ?C Those for use in making lifts with singleloadpath hoisting systems; ?C Those for use in making lifts with dualloadpath hoisting systems. This standard shall apply to special lifting devices that transmit the load from lifting attachments@ which are structural parts of a container@ to the hook(s) of an overhead hoisting system. This standard shall not be applicable to pallets or other special devices that are used in conjunction with lifting platforms@ articulating booms@ and similar types of hoisting systems.