EN 361:2002
(Main)Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for full body harnesses. Other types of body support, specified in other European Standards, e. g. EN 358, EN 813 or EN 1497, may be incorporated into the full body harness. Fall arrest systems are specified in prEN 363.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Auffanggurte
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung, Informationen des Herstellers und Verpackung für Auffanggurte fest. Andere Arten von Haltevorrichtungen für den Körper nach anderen Europäischen Normen, z. B. EN 358, EN 813 und EN 1497, dürfen in den Auffanggurt integriert sein. Auffangsysteme sind in EN 363 festgelegt.
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Harnais d'antichute
La présente Norme européenne spécifiée les exigences, les méthodes d'essai, le marquage, la notice d'information du fabricant et l'emballage des harnais d'antichute. D'autres types de dispositif de préhension du corps, spécifiés dans d'autres Normes européennes, par exemples, EN 358, EN 813 ou EN 1497, peuvent être incorporés dans le harnais d'antichute. Les systèmes d'arrêt des chutes sont spécifiés dans le prEN 363.
Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine - Varovalni pasovi
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-May-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Nov-2002
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 160 - Protection against falls from height including working belts
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 11-Jul-2012
- Completion Date
- 11-Jul-2012
Relations
- Replaces
EN 361:1992 - Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 361:2002 is the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) European Standard for personal protective equipment against falls from a height - full body harnesses. It specifies essential requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer, and packaging for full body harnesses used in fall arrest systems. The standard supports EU Directive 89/686/EEC and is intended for manufacturers, test laboratories, certifiers, safety managers and buyers of PPE.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Requirements for full body harnesses; other body supports (EN 358, EN 813, EN 1497) may be incorporated. Fall arrest systems are covered by EN 363.
- Materials & construction:
- Webbing and sewing threads must be virgin filament or multifilament synthetic fibres.
- Breaking tenacity of fibres: at least 0.6 N/tex.
- Threads for sewing must be compatible and of a contrasting colour for inspection.
- Primary strap width ≥ 40 mm; secondary straps ≥ 20 mm.
- Design & ergonomics: Harness shall fit the wearer, prevent strap migration, allow visual inspection even if integrated into garments, and ensure correct buckle assembly.
- Static strength: Harness must not release a torso dummy when tested at each attachment with 15 kN and 10 kN loads (per referenced EN 364 procedures).
- Dynamic performance:
- Two successive drop tests at each fall-arrest attachment using a 100 kg torso dummy and 4 m adjusted free-fall (one feet-first, one head-first).
- After arrest the torso dummy must be held in a head-up position with a maximum tilt of 50°.
- Mountaineering rope used in testing must conform to EN 892 (impact force ~9 ± 1.5 kN).
- Marking: Must include the EN 361 number, model/type ID, a pictogram to read manufacturer information, and a capital “A” at each fall arrest attachment.
- Manufacturer information: Comprehensive instructions including correct donning, anchor characteristics, connection guidance, material limitations (temperature, chemicals, abrasion, UV), rescue considerations, cleaning/disinfection, and expected lifespan.
- Packaging: Supplied wrapped in material offering some resistance to moisture.
Applications and users
EN 361:2002 is applied where reliable fall arrest is required:
- Construction, roofing, scaffolding and maintenance
- Rope access, window cleaning, tower work and wind energy
- Rescue services and industrial confined-space work
- PPE manufacturers, conformity assessors, procurement officers and safety officers selecting and specifying harnesses
Related standards
- EN 363 (fall arrest systems)
- EN 358, EN 813, EN 1497 (other body supports & harness integrations)
- EN 364, EN 365 (test methods, marking & instructions)
- EN 892 (dynamic ropes)
- EN 362 (connectors)
Keywords: EN 361:2002, full body harnesses, fall arrest, PPE, European Standard, static strength, dynamic performance, marking, manufacturer information.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 361:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for full body harnesses. Other types of body support, specified in other European Standards, e. g. EN 358, EN 813 or EN 1497, may be incorporated into the full body harness. Fall arrest systems are specified in prEN 363.
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for full body harnesses. Other types of body support, specified in other European Standards, e. g. EN 358, EN 813 or EN 1497, may be incorporated into the full body harness. Fall arrest systems are specified in prEN 363.
EN 361:2002 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 361:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 361:1992. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 361:2002 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/88/12. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - AuffanggurteEquipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Harnais d'antichutePersonal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses13.340.60Protection against falling and slippingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 361:2002SIST EN 361:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 361:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 361May 2002ICS 13.340.99Supersedes EN 361:1992English versionPersonal protective equipment against falls from a height - Fullbody harnessesEquipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes dehauteur - Harnais d'antichutePersönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz -AuffanggurteThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 March 2002.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 Management Centre 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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The article discusses EN 361:2002, a European standard that sets requirements for full body harnesses as personal protective equipment against falls from a height. The standard covers aspects such as test methods, marking, manufacturer information, and packaging. It also mentions that other types of body support may be incorporated into the full body harness, as specified in different European standards. Fall arrest systems are addressed in prEN 363.
기사 제목: EN 361:2002 - 높은 높이에서의 낙하로부터 보호하기 위한 개인 보호 장비 - 전신 고리 장비 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 전신 고리 장비에 대한 요구 사항, 시험 방법, 표시, 제조업체로부터 제공되는 정보 및 포장을 명시합니다. 다른 유형의 체지지는 다른 유럽 표준에서 명시되는 것이 가능하며 예를 들어 EN 358, EN 813 또는 EN 1497에 명시된 것들이 여기에 통합될 수 있습니다. 낙하 막기 시스템은 prEN 363에서 명시되어 있습니다.
記事タイトル：EN 361:2002 - 高所からの落下に対する個人保護具-フルボディハーネス 記事内容：このヨーロッパ標準では、フルボディハーネスに関する要件、試験方法、マーキング、メーカーからの提供情報、およびパッケージについて規定しています。他のタイプの体のサポートは、EN 358、EN 813、またはEN 1497など、他のヨーロッパ標準で指定されたものをフルボディハーネスに組み込むことができます。落下防止システムはprEN 363で規定されています。
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