EN 365:2004
(Main)Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
This document specifies the minimum general requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging of PPE, which includes body holding devices, and other equipment used in conjunction with a body holding device, to prevent falls, for access, egress and work positioning, to arrest falls and for rescue.
This document is not intended to cover:
1) specific requirements that are only relevant to the particular PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height and its use, which should be specified in the relevant document;
2) PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height used in any sports or recreational activity.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung zum Schutz gegen Absturz - Allgemeine Anforderungen an Gebrauchsanleitungen, Wartung, regelmäßige Überprüfung, Instandsetzung, Kennzeichnung und Verpackung
Dieses Dokument legt die allgemeinen Mindestanforderungen an Gebrauchsanleitungen, Wartung,
regelmäßige Überprüfung, Instandsetzung, Kennzeichnung und Verpackung von PSA oder anderer
Ausrüstungen, die in Verbindung mit einer Körperhaltevorrichtung verwendet werden, und auch
Körperhaltevorrichtungen, zum Schutz gegen Absturz beim Erreichen, Verlassen und Aufenthalt am
Arbeitsplatz, beim Auffangen eines Sturzes und bei der Rettung fest.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für:
1) Besondere Anforderungen, die nur eine bestimmte PSA oder andere Ausrüstung zum Schutz gegen
Absturz und ihre Benutzung betreffen und die in dem einschlägigen Dokument festgelegt werden sollten;
2) PSA oder andere Ausrüstungen zum Schutz gegen Absturz, die beim Sport oder in der Freizeit benutzt
werden.
Equipements de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Exigences générales pour le mode d'emploi, l'entretien, l'examen périodique, la réparation, le marquage et l'emballage
Le présent document spécifie les exigences générales minimales relatives au mode d�emploi, à l�entretien, à
l�examen périodique, à la réparation, au marquage et à l�emballage de ceux des EPI qui comportent un dispositif de
préhension du corps et d�autres équipements utilisés conjointement, destinés à empêcher les chutes, à permettre
d�accéder à sa position de travail, de la quitter ou d�y être maintenu, à stopper les chutes et à aider au sauvetage.
Le présent document n�est pas destiné à couvrir :
1) les exigences spécifiques, uniquement applicables à un EPI ou à un autre équipement particulier de
protection contre les chutes de hauteur et à son utilisation, qu�il convient de spécifier dans le document
approprié ;
2) les EPI ou autres équipements de protection contre les chutes de hauteur utilisés pour des activités
sportives ou de loisirs.
Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine - Splošne zahteve za navodila za uporabo, vzdrževanje, periodične preglede, popravilo, označevanje in pakiranje
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Overview
EN 365:2004 is a CEN European standard that sets general requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) against falls from a height. It defines the minimum content and format for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging of fall-protection equipment - including body-holding devices (e.g., harnesses) and associated components used for access, work positioning, fall arrest and rescue. The standard clarifies manufacturer responsibilities and user information needs while excluding sport/recreational equipment and device-specific performance requirements.
Key topics and technical requirements
EN 365:2004 focuses on information, safety management and lifecycle controls rather than performance test criteria. Major requirements include:
Instructions for use
- Clear, legible, unambiguous written instructions in the destination country’s official language(s).
- Description of intended purpose, limitations, model/identification and conformity references.
- Safety warnings: medical limitations, need for competent/trained users, rescue planning, prohibition of unauthorized alterations/repairs.
- Pre-use check requirements and criteria for withdrawal after a fall.
- Guidance on anchor point strength, correct harness attachment, compatibility of system components and required free-fall clearance.
Maintenance
- Cleaning, disinfection and drying procedures that avoid material damage.
- Storage recommendations to prevent degradation (UV, moisture, sharp edges).
- Other routine care (e.g., lubrication where relevant).
Periodic examination
- Requirement for regular in-depth inspections by a competent person.
- Recommendation that periodic examination be at least every 12 months (or more often depending on use and environment).
- Procedures for recordkeeping of inspections and repairs.
Repair, marking and packaging
- Repairs only by manufacturer-authorized competent persons following documented procedures.
- Meaning and legibility of product markings explained in instructions.
- Packaging guidance to protect equipment during transport and storage.
Documentation & traceability
- Records for each item: model, serial/batch identification, purchase and service history, inspection/repair logs.
Practical applications
EN 365 is used to ensure safety information and lifecycle control for fall-protection equipment across workplaces. Typical applications:
- Creating user manuals and maintenance procedures for harnesses, lanyards, fall arresters and rescue devices
- Establishing company inspection and recordkeeping policies
- Supplying language-appropriate documentation for international shipments
- Defining competence requirements for periodic examiners and repair technicians
Who should use this standard
- PPE manufacturers and authorised representatives
- Safety managers, procurement and compliance officers
- Training providers and competent persons performing inspections
- Notified bodies and regulators verifying documentation and conformity
- Facilities with working-at-height activities (construction, utilities, industrial maintenance)
Related standards
- EN 361 (Full body harnesses) - normative reference in EN 365
- Annex ZA of EN 365 links to EU Directive 89/686/EEC requirements (conformity/market requirements)
Keywords: EN 365:2004, fall protection, personal protective equipment, instructions for use, periodic examination, maintenance, marking, packaging, body holding device, competent person.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.SDNLUDQMHPersönliche Schutzausrüstung zum Schutz gegen Absturz - Allgemeine Anforderungen an Gebrauchsanleitungen, Wartung, regelmäßige Überprüfung, Instandsetzung, Kennzeichnung und VerpackungEquipements de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Exigences générales pour le mode d'emploi, l'entretien, l'examen périodique, la réparation, le marquage et l'emballagePersonal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging13.340.60Protection against falling and slippingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 365:2004SIST EN 365:2005en01-marec-2005SIST EN 365:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 365:19961DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 365September 2004ICS 13.340.99Supersedes EN 365:1992
English versionPersonal protective equipment against falls from a height -General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance,periodic examination, repair, marking and packagingEquipements de protection individuelle contre les chutes dehauteur - Exigences générales pour le mode d'emploi,l'entretien, l'examen périodique, la réparation, le marquageet l'emballagePersönliche Schutzausrüstung zum Schutz gegen Absturz -Allgemeine Anforderungen an Gebrauchsanleitungen,Wartung, regelmäßige Überprüfung, Instandsetzung,Kennzeichnung und VerpackungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 July 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 365:2004: ESIST EN 365:2005
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.11
1 Scope This document specifies the minimum general requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging of PPE, which includes body holding devices, and other equipment used in conjunction with a body holding device, to prevent falls, for access, egress and work positioning, to arrest falls and for rescue. This document is not intended to cover: 1) specific requirements that are only relevant to the particular PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height and its use, which should be specified in the relevant document; 2) PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height used in any sports or recreational activity. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 361, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Full body harnesses. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 maintenance act of keeping PPE or other equipment in a safe working condition by preventative actions such as cleaning and providing suitable storage 3.2 periodic examination act of periodically carrying out an in-depth examination of the PPE or other equipment for defects, e.g. damage or wear 3.3 competent person for periodic examination person who is knowledgeable of the current periodic examination requirements, recommendations and instructions issued by the manufacturer applicable to the relevant component, subsystem or system NOTE 1 This person should be capable of identifying and assessing the significance of defects, should initiate the corrective action to be taken and should have the necessary skills and resources to do so. NOTE 2 A competent person may need to be trained by the manufacturer or his authorised representative on specific PPE or other equipment, e.g. due to its complexity or innovation, or where safety critical knowledge is needed in the dismantling, reassembly, or assessment of the PPE or other equipment, and may need to have that training updated due to modifications and upgrades. NOTE 3 A person may be competent to carry out periodic examinations on one particular model of PPE or other equipment or may be competent to examine several models. SIST EN 365:2005
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 365:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging". This standard covers: This document specifies the minimum general requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging of PPE, which includes body holding devices, and other equipment used in conjunction with a body holding device, to prevent falls, for access, egress and work positioning, to arrest falls and for rescue. This document is not intended to cover: 1) specific requirements that are only relevant to the particular PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height and its use, which should be specified in the relevant document; 2) PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height used in any sports or recreational activity.
This document specifies the minimum general requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging of PPE, which includes body holding devices, and other equipment used in conjunction with a body holding device, to prevent falls, for access, egress and work positioning, to arrest falls and for rescue. This document is not intended to cover: 1) specific requirements that are only relevant to the particular PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height and its use, which should be specified in the relevant document; 2) PPE or other equipment for protection against falls from a height used in any sports or recreational activity.
EN 365:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.99 - Other protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 365:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 365:1992, EN 365:2004/AC:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 365:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/11. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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기사 제목: EN 365:2004 - 고도에서의 추락으로부터의 개인 보호 장비 - 사용, 유지 보수, 주기적 점검, 수리, 표시 및 포장에 대한 일반 요구 사항 기사 내용: 이 문서는 추락을 방지하기 위해 사용되는 PPE(개인 보호 장비)와 바디 홀딩 장치와 함께 사용되는 기타 장비에 대한 사용 설명서, 유지 보수, 주기적 점검, 수리, 표시 및 포장에 대한 최소 일반 요구 사항을 명시합니다. 이 문서는 다음을 다루지 않습니다: 1) 특정 PPE 또는 기타 장비의 작업 환경과 사용에만 관련된 특정 요구 사항은 해당 문서에 명시되어야 합니다. 2) 스포츠나 여가 활동에서 사용되는 고도에서의 추락으로부터의 보호에 사용되는 PPE 또는 기타 장비입니다.
The article discusses the requirements for instructions, maintenance, examination, repair, marking, and packaging of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to prevent falls from heights. It applies to body holding devices and other equipment used in conjunction with them for access, egress, work positioning, fall arrest, and rescue. However, it does not cover specific requirements for each type of PPE or equipment, which should be specified in the relevant document. It also does not include PPE or equipment used for falls in sports or recreational activities.
記事タイトル：EN 365:2004 - 高所からの落下に対する個人保護具-使用方法、保守、定期的な検査、修理、マーキング、および梱包に関する一般要件 記事の内容：この文書は、落下を防ぐためのPPE（個人保護具）およびボディホールディングデバイスとの併用で使用される他の装置の使用方法、保守、定期的な検査、修理、マーキング、および梱包に関する最低限の一般要件を規定しています。ただし、次の内容には該当しません： 1）特定のPPEまたは他の装置に固有の要件は、関連する文書で指定する必要があります。 2）スポーツや娯楽活動で使用される高所からの落下に対する保護に使用されるPPEまたは他の装置は含まれません。
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