In the US the following may help guide guide you:

ASME B30.20a-2001 Structual and Mechanical Lifting devices. Section 20-1.2.2 Construction
CMAA crane requirements
AASHO 1.6.17
Steel Construction Manual-AISC
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 1926.753(e)(2)
American Society of Testing and Materials Specifications A391
Naval Facility Command NAVFAC-307

The design process for a steel beam can be summarised as follows:

a) Determination of all forces and moments on critical
section with appropriate safety factors included
b) Selection of UB or UC
c) Classification of section
d) Check shear strength; if unsatisfactory return to (b)
e) Check bending capacity; if unsatisfactory return to (b)
f) Check deflection; span/600 for vertical deflection and
span/400 for lateral, if unsatisfactory return to (b)
g) Check web bearing,unbraced length, flange ratio and buckling at
supports or concentrated load; if unsatisfactory provide
web stiffener
h) Check lateral torsional buckling; if unsatisfactory
return to (b) or provide lateral restraints
i) Size padeye for shear, include increased Kt stresses
j) Check shear tearout, bending and padeye welds, if unsatisfactory return to (i)
k) Summarise results

You must ensure the following items are met:

1. SF=3 to 5 depending on risk tolerence, enviroment, and application
2. "Registered professional engineer” to designed and sign a specific lifting fixture
3. Documentation of load calculations maintained
4. Rated capacity (working load limit) stamped on the fixture
5. Proof-tested, usually proof load I use is 2