prEN 360
(Main)Personal fall protection equipment - Retractable type fall arresters
Personal fall protection equipment - Retractable type fall arresters
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer for retractable type fall arresters. Retractable type fall arresters conforming to this European Standard are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363.
This European Standard applies to retractable type fall arresters with a single retractable lanyard. Retractable type fall arresters or assemblies with more than one retractable lanyard are not covered by this European Standard.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Höhensicherungsgeräte
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung und vom Hersteller zur Verfügung gestellte Informationen für Höhensicherungsgeräte fest. Höhensicherungsgeräte nach dieser Europäischen Norm sind Bestandteile eines der Höhensicherungssysteme nach EN 363.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Höhensicherungsgeräte mit einem einzelnen einziehbaren Verbindungsmittel. Höhensicherungsgeräte oder Zusammenstellungen mit mehr als einem einziehbaren Verbindungsmittel sind nicht Bestandteil dieser Europäischen Norm.
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Antichutes à rappel automatique
Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - Samonavijalna zaustavitvena naprava TC: Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - Samonavijalni tip zaustavitvenih naprav
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Overview
prEN 360 (CEN) defines requirements for personal fall protection equipment - retractable type fall arresters. This draft European Standard covers design, performance, testing, marking and manufacturer information for retractable fall arresters with a single retractable lanyard. It applies to devices intended for vertical (overhead) use up to 45° from true vertical (Type A) and to devices that can also be used horizontally (Type B). Retractable assemblies with more than one lanyard are excluded. Retractable arresters compliant with prEN 360 are components of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope & definitions: Clear classification of Type A (vertical) and Type B (vertical + horizontal) retractable fall arresters; single-lanyard devices only.
- Design & ergonomics: Requirements for housing, attachment points, swivels and user interface to support safe use and deployment.
- Materials & construction: Criteria for materials, metal parts and wire ropes consistent with structural steel and rope standards.
- Retraction performance: Tests to verify automatic tensioning and return of the retractable lanyard.
- Static strength: Static load tests to confirm structural integrity under specified loads.
- Dynamic performance: Dynamic arrest tests (including maximum/minimum rated load, near-full extraction) to assess energy dissipation and locking behavior.
- Edge and horizontal tests: Special dynamic tests for use over edges and with lateral offsets to simulate real-world anchoring and edge contact.
- Conditioning & durability: Environmental conditioning (heat, cold, wet, corrosion) before testing to ensure performance after exposure.
- Dynamic strength & integrity: Post-arrest inspection criteria and integrity tests to confirm no hazardous deformation or failure.
- Marking, documentation & packaging: Mandatory markings, pictograms (Type A/B), and manufacturer-supplied information including minimum clearance diagrams and instructions for use, maintenance and periodic examination.
Practical applications and users
Who uses prEN 360:
- Manufacturers designing and certifying retractable fall arresters to meet CEN requirements.
- Safety engineers and specifiers selecting compliant retractable lanyards for work-at-height systems.
- Purchasing and procurement teams in construction, utilities, telecoms and industrial maintenance.
- Inspectors and certification bodies performing type testing, periodic examination and conformity assessment.
- Trainers and users who need to understand limitations (Type A vs Type B), required clearance and proper installation.
Benefits:
- Ensures reliable locking and energy dissipation in fall events, supports regulatory compliance, and clarifies test methods and marking for safer selection and inspection.
Related standards
- EN 363 - Fall arrest systems (system-level requirements)
- EN 361 - Full body harnesses
- EN 362 - Connectors
- EN 365 - Instructions, maintenance and periodic examination
- EN 353-1 / EN 353-2 - Other types of fall arresters
Keywords: retractable type fall arresters, EN 360, personal fall protection, retractable lanyard, Type A, Type B, CEN, fall arrest systems, dynamic performance, test methods.
Standards Content (Sample)
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Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Höhensicherungsgeräte
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Antichutes à rappel
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2016
ICS 13.340.60 Will supersede EN 360:2002
English Version
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height -
Retractable type fall arresters
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz -
chutes de hauteur - Antichutes à rappel automatique Höhensicherungsgeräte
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 160.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
Figure 1 — Directions of use for a Type A retractable type fall arrester . 6
Figure 2 — Additional directions of use for a Type B retractable type fall arrester . 7
4 Requirements . 8
4.1 Design and ergonomics . 8
4.2 Materials and construction . 8
4.3 Retraction . 9
4.4 Static strength . 9
4.5 Dynamic performance for Type A and Type B . 9
Table 1 — Overview of the dynamic performance requirements . 9
4.6 Dynamic strength and integrity . 10
4.7 Dynamic performance for Type B . 10
4.8 Marking and information . 10
5 Test methods . 11
5.1 General examination of material and construction . 11
5.2 Conditioning . 11
5.2.1 General . 11
5.2.2 Heat . 11
5.2.3 Cold . 11
5.2.4 Wet . 11
5.2.5 Corrosion . 11
5.3 Retraction test . 11
5.3.1 Apparatus . 11
5.3.2 Method for Type A . 11
5.3.3 Method for Type B . 12
Figure 3 — Examples of the retraction test arrangement in a vertical orientation . 13
Figure 4 — Example of the retraction test arrangement in a horizontal orientation . 14
5.4 Static strength test . 14
5.4.1 Apparatus . 14
5.4.2 Method . 14
5.5 Dynamic performance test . 14
5.5.1 Apparatus . 14
5.5.2 Method . 15
Figure 5 — Examples of the dynamic performance test arrangement . 15
5.6 Dynamic performance tests at the maximum rated load test after conditioning . 16
5.6.1 Apparatus . 16
5.6.2 Method . 16
5.7 Dynamic performance test at the minimum rated load . 16
5.7.1 Apparatus . 16
5.7.2 Method . 17
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5.8 Dynamic performance at near-full extraction . 17
5.8.1 Apparatus . 17
5.8.2 Method . 17
Figure 6 — Dynamic performance at near full-extraction . 18
5.9 Dynamic strength and integrity. 19
5.9.1 Apparatus . 19
5.9.2 Method . 19
Figure 7 — Dynamic strength and integrity . 20
5.10 Dynamic performance test in a horizontal arrangement perpendicular to the edge . 20
5.10.1 Apparatus . 20
5.10.2 Test sample . 21
5.10.3 Method . 21
Figure 8 — Dynamic performance test in a horizontal position perpendicular to the edge
with the retractable lanyard attached to the rigid test mass . 22
Figure 9 — Dynamic performance test in a horizontal position perpendicular to the edge
with the retractable lanyard attached to the rigid anchor point . 23
5.11 Dynamic performance test in a horizontal arrangement with a lateral offset to the
edge . 24
5.11.1 Apparatus . 24
5.11.2 Test sample . 24
5.11.3 Method . 24
Figure 10 — Dynamic performance test in a horizontal position with a lateral offset over an
edge and the retractable lanyard attached to the rigid test mass . 25
Figure 11 — Dynamic performance test in a horizontal position with a lateral offset over an
edge and the retractable lanyard attached to the rigid anchor point . 26
6 Marking . 27
Figure 12 — Example of a Type A pictogram . 27
Figure 13 — Example of a Type B pictogram . 27
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 28
Figure 14 — Example diagram detailing minimum clearance requirements and pendulum
swing . 29
8 Packaging . 29
Annex A (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of the standard
Table A.1 —Informative explanation of the key points arising from the revision of this
standard . 30
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
the previous edition EN 360:2002 . 32
Table B.1 — Significant technical changes . 32
Annex ZA (informative)Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 35
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC . 35
Bibliography . 37
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European foreword
This document (prEN 360:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC CEN/ TC 160
“Personal fall protection equipment — Retractable type fall arresters”, the secretariat of which is held
by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 360:2002.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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1 Scope
This European Draft specifies requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the
manufacturer for retractable type fall arresters. Retractable type fall arresters conforming to this
European Standard are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363. Other types of
fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1 and EN 353-2.
This European Draft applies to retractable type fall arresters which are intended to be used:
— vertically (overhead) up to a maximum angle of 45° from the true vertical (see Figure 1);
— vertically (overhead) up to a maximum angle of 45° from the true vertical and horizontally (see
Figure 2a and Figure 2b).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. 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
EN 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Test methods
EN 365, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions
for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
EN 795, Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
EN 10025-2, Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy
structural steels
EN 10083-2, Steels for quenching and tempering - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non alloy steels
EN 10278, Dimensions and tolerances of bright steel products
EN 12385-4, Steel wire ropes - Safety – Part 4: Stranded ropes for general lifting applications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
retractable type fall arrester
single fall arrester with a self-locking function and an automatic tensioning and return facility for a
single lanyard, i.e. retractable lanyard
Note 1 to entry: An energy dissipating element may be incorporated in the retractable type fall arrester itself or
in the retractable lanyard.
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3.2
retractable type fall arrester – Type A
single fall arrester with a self-locking function and an automatic tensioning and return facility for a
single lanyard, i.e. retractable lanyard, for vertical use.
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
Key
1 attachment point 6 connector
2 housing L lateral offset
3 retractable lanyard 7 direction of use
4 energy dissipating element (if applicable) θ ≤ 45° from vertical
5 swivel
Figure 1 — Directions of use for a Type A retractable type fall arrester
3.3
retractable type fall arrester - Type B
retractable type fall arrester as described in 3.1, which can additionally be used horizontally. See Figure
2a and Figure 2b
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Key
1 attachment point 6 connector
2 housing 7 additional direction of use
3 retractable lanyard r ≥ 0,5 mm edge radius
4 energy dissipating element (if applicable) β ≥ 90° internal angle at edge
5 swivel
Figure 2 — Additional directions of use for a Type B retractable type fall arrester
3.4
retractable lanyard
connecting element of a retractable type fall arrester, which may be of wire rope, webbing or synthetic
fibre rope and may include an energy dissipating element
Note 1 to entry A retractable lanyard may be any length.
3.5
energy dissipating element
element of a retractable type fall arrester, which is designed to dissipate the kinetic energy developed
during a fall from a height
3.6
braking force
maximum force F in kilonewtons measured during the braking period of the dynamic performance
max
test
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3.7
arrest distance
vertical distance H in metres measured from the initial position of the test mass before its release in a
AD
dynamic performance test to its final position after arrest
3.8
minimum rated load
minimum mass of the person, excluding any tools and equipment carried, for the retractable type fall
arrester as specified by the manufacturer
3.9
maximum rated load
maximum mass of the person, including any tools and equipment carried, for the retractable type fall
arrester as specified by the manufacturer
4 Requirements
4.1 Design and ergonomics
4.1.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1, the retractable type fall arrester shall include at least a
permanent integrated swivelling element at the end of the lanyard to avoid twisting of the retractable
lanyard.
4.1.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1, the section of the retractable lanyard (e.g. energy
dissipating element, connector etc.) that is not retractable shall have a maximum length of 600 mm.
4.1.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1, the mass of the retractable type fall arrester intended to
be transported by a single person shall not exceed 25 kg.
4.2 Materials and construction
4.2.1 Materials used in the retractable type fall arrester that may come into contact with the skin of
the user including the retractable lanyard shall not be known to cause irritating or sensitization effects
when used as intended.
4.2.2 The retractable lanyard shall be a wire rope, a webbing or a synthetic fibre rope.
4.2.3 Wire ropes for retractable lanyards shall be made either from stainless steel or galvanised steel
conforming to EN 12385-4. Terminations (e.g. a swaged ferrule) for a retractable lanyard made from
wire rope shall be made from a metallic material and not known to cause an adverse reaction with the
material of the wire rope (e.g. dissimilar metal corrosion, cracking).
4.2.4 Fibre ropes, webbing and sewing threads for retractable lanyards shall be made from virgin
filament or multifilament synthetic fibres suitable for their intended use. The breaking tenacity of the
synthetic fibres shall be known to be at least 0,6 N/tex.
4.2.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1, exposed edges or corners of elements shall be relieved
either with a radius of at least 0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm x 45°.
4.2.6 The external end of the retractable lanyard shall be terminated such that it either incorporates a
connector conforming to EN 362 or is of such a design that an EN 362 connector can be fitted to the
termination, without the need for any modification to the termination.
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4.2.7 If the retractable lanyard is not of the same construction (e.g. material type, size) over its entire
length then the tests in 5.10 and 5.11 shall be repeated on each construction type used in the
retractable lanyard.
4.2.8 The retractable type fall arrester shall be fitted with a fall indicator.
4.3 Retraction
When tested in accordance with 5.3 retraction tension for retractable type fall arresters shall not be less
than 5 N or more than 110 N in the range of motion provided by the lanyard and the lanyard shall fully
retract to its original position without stopping.
4.4 Static strength
4.4.1 Retractable type fall arresters with a retractable lanyard made from synthetic fibre rope or
webbing shall sustain a load of at least 15 kN when tested as described in 5.4.
4.4.2 Retractable type fall arresters with a retractable lanyard made from wire rope shall sustain a
load of at least 12 kN when tested as described in 5.4.
4.4.3 Non-retractable sections of lanyard (e.g. energy dissipating element) that are made from
synthetic fibre rope or webbing shall sustain a load of at least 15 kN when tested as described in 5.4.
4.5 Dynamic performance for Type A and Type B
NOTE Table 1 provides an overview of dynamic performance requirements.
Table 1 — Overview of the dynamic performance requirements
Requirements
Type of
Braking
retractable Test
Arrest Fall
Requirement Condition(s)
force Clause
type fall mass
distance H indicator
AD
Fmax no.
arrestern
(m) activation
(kN)
Dynamic
Ambient
performance Type A
100 kg 6 1,4 Yes 4.5.1
(as
in a vertical and Type B
received)
position
Dynamic
Heat, cold, Max.
performance Type A
wet & rated 6 1,4 Yes 4.5.2
in a vertical and Type B
corrosion load
position
Dynamic
Ambient
Min.
performance Type A
rated 6 1,4 Yes 4.5.3
(as
in a vertical and Type B
load
received)
position
Dynamic
Ambient
Max.
performance Type A
rated 6 1,4 Yes 4.5.4
(as
at near-full and Type B
load
received)
extraction
Dynamic
Ambient
Max.
Type B 6 Not applicable Yes 4.7
performance
rated
(as
in a horizontal
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direction received) load
perpendicular
to the edge
Dynamic
performance
Ambient
Max.
in a horizontal
Type B rated 6 Not applicable Yes 4.7
(as
direction
load
received)
laterally offset
to the edge
4.5.1 When tested as described in 5.5 with a rigid steel mass of 100 kg, the braking force F shall not
max
exceed 6 kN and the arrest distance H shall not exceed 1,4 m.
AD
4.5.2 When conditioned as described in 5.2 and tested as described in 5.6 with a rigid steel mass
equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg, the braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN
max
and the braking force H shall not exceed 1,4 m.
AD
4.5.3 When tested as described in 5.7 with the rigid steel mass equal to the minimum rated load, the
braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN and the arrest distance H shall not exceed 1,4 m.
max AD
4.5.4 When tested as described in 5.8 with the rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but
not less than 100 kg, the braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN and the arrest distance H shall not
max AD
exceed 1,4 m.
4.6 Dynamic strength and integrity
4.6.1 When tested as described in 5.9 with a rigid steel test mass equal to the maximum rated load
but not less than 100 kg, the retractable type fall arrester shall arrest the test mass clear of the ground.
4.6.2 Retractable type fall arresters with a retractable lanyard made from synthetic fibre rope or
webbing or in combination with wire rope shall sustain a load of three times the maximum rated load
(static load) when tested in accordance with 5.9.
4.6.3 Retractable type fall arresters with a retractable lanyard made entirely from wire rope shall
sustain a load of two times the maximum rated load (static load) when tested in accordance with 5.9.
4.7 Dynamic performance for Type B
4.7.1 When tested as described in 5.10 and 5.11 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated
load and equal to the mass used in 5.6, the braking force F at the test mass shall not be greater than
max
6 kN and the retractable type fall arrester shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
4.7.2 Retractable type fall arresters with a retractable lanyard made from synthetic fibre rope or
webbing or in combination with wire rope shall sustain a load of three times the maximum rated load
(static load) when tested in accordance with 5.10.3.6 and 5.11.3.6.
4.7.3 Retractable type fall arresters with a retractable lanyard made entirely from wire rope shall
sustain a load of two times the maximum rated load (static load) when tested in accordance with
5.10.3.6 and 5.11.3.6.
4.8 Marking and information
Marking of the retractable type fall arrester shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
Information shall be supplied with the retractable type fall arrester in accordance with Clause 7.
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5 Test methods
5.1 General examination of material and construction
Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation accompanying the retractable type fall arrester and
by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination and/or by measurement of the retractable
type fall arrester and/or by weighing of the retractable type fall arrester that it conforms to 4.2.2, 4.2.3,
4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7 and 4.2.8.
5.2 Conditioning
5.2.1 General
The conditioning apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.7, 4.8.1, 4.8.2 and 4.8.3. Conditioning and
corrosion tests are applicable to the retraction test and the dynamic performance test at the maximum
rated load.
NOTE Where specific operating conditions have been identified, additional relevant conditioning and/or
endurance tests may be required.
5.2.2 Heat
Place the retractable type fall arrester in a heated chamber for 2 h at a temperature of (50 ± 2) °C and at
a relative humidity of 85 (+/-5) %.
5.2.3 Cold
Place the retractable type fall arrester in a refrigerated chamber for 2 h at a temperature of (–
30 ± 2) °C.
5.2.4 Wet
Maintain the retractable type fall arrester at ambient temperature for 24 h. Fully immerse the
+5
retractable type fall arrester in fresh water within the temperature range (10 to 30) °C for (60 ) min,
in such a way that water can enter the housing (e.g. with retractable type fall arrest on its side). Remove
the retractable type fall arrester from the water, suspend it from its upper attachment point and allow it
to drain for (15 ± 1) min.
5.2.5 Corrosion
Expose the retractable type fall arrester suspended from its upper attachment point to the neutral salt
spray test in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for a period of (24 + 0,5/0) h. Dry for (60 + 0,5/0) min at
(20 ± 2) °C. Then repeat the procedure, so that the retractable type fall arrester is subjected in total to
(24 + 0,5/0) h exposure and (60 + 0,5/0) min drying plus another (24 + 0,5/0) h exposure and
(60 + 0,5/0) min drying.
5.3 Retraction test
5.3.1 Apparatus
The tension test gauge shall be capable of measuring static tensile loads in the range from 4 N to 130 N
with an accuracy of +/- 1 %.
5.3.2 Method for Type A
5.3.2.1 The test shall be carried out three times for each condition described in 5.2 and in each
orientation (e.g. with the housing in the upper and lower positions, if applicable) in accordance with the
information supplied by the manufacturer. The time between the end of conditioning and the end of the
third test shall not exceed 10 min.
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5.3.2.2 Suspend the retractable type fall arrester in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer from the test apparatus and extract (300 +/- 10) mm of the retractable lanyard. See
Figure 3a and Figure 3b.
5.3.2.3 Connect the tension test gauge and align the test gauge with the vertical. With the gauge against
the support apparatus allow the lanyard retraction tension to be borne by the gauge.
5.3.2.4 Record the gauge reading within 90 seconds and check the result in accordance with the
requirements in 4.3. Disconnect the gauge and allow the lanyard to fully retract back under its own
power. The lanyard retraction shall be unassisted and controlled by hand resistance to prevent
uncontrolled take-up of the lanyard by the retractable type fall arrester.
5.3.2.5 In accordance with the manufacturer’s specified length of lanyard in the retractable type fall
arrester, extract 50 % of the lanyard and repeat the procedure 5.3.2.1 to 5.3.2.4. The weight of the
lanyard including any connecting element is to be accounted for by allowing it to be suspended. It is
allowable to secure the lanyard into a coil. Repeat this procedure for 100 % extraction of the
manufacturer’s specified lanyard length. Check the results in accordance with the requirements in 4.3.
5.3.3 Method for Type B
5.3.3.1 The test shall be carried out three times for each condition described in 5.2 and in each
orientation (e.g. on both sides of the housing, if applicable) in accordance with the information supplied
by the manufacturer. The time between the end of conditioning and the end of the third test shall not
exceed 10 min.
5.3.3.2 Connect the retractable type fall arrester horizontally in accordance with the information
supplied by the manufacturer to the test apparatus. Support the underside of the retractable type fall
arrester and extract (300 +/- 10) mm of the retractable lanyard. See Figure 4.
5.3.3.3 Connect the tension test gauge and align the test gauge load axis with the horizontal. With
the gauge against the end stop allow the lanyard retraction tension to be borne by the gauge.
5.3.3.4 Record the gauge reading within 90 seconds and check the result in accordance with the
requirements in 4.3. Disconnect the gauge and allow the lanyard to fully retract back under its own
power. The lanyard retraction shall be unassisted and controlled by hand resistance to prevent
uncontrolled take-up of the lanyard by the retractable type fall arrester.
5.3.3.5 In accordance with the manufacturer’s specified length of lanyard in the retractable type fall
arrester, extract 50 % of the lanyard and repeat the procedure 5.3.3.1 to 5.3.3.4. Repeat this procedure
for 100 % extraction of the manufacturer’s specified lanyard length. Check the results in accordance
with the requirements in 4.3.
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Key
1 retractable type fall arrester 4 gauge support apparatus
2 extracted lanyard L length of extracted lanyard (300 ± 10 mm)
3 tension gauge
Figure 3 — Examples of the retraction test arrangement in a vertical orientation
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Key
1 retractable type fall arrester 4 gauge end stop
2 extracted lanyard L length of extracted lanyard (300 ± 10 mm)
3 tension gauge
Figure 4 — Example of the retraction test arrangement in a horizontal orientation
5.4 Static strength test
5.4.1 Apparatus
The static strength apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1.
5.4.2 Method
5.4.2.1 Unreel the retractable lanyard fully, cut it 1 m from the fall arrester and suitably terminate,
including the energy dissipating element if applicable. Alternatively, the manufacturer is permitted to
supply test specimens “ready for test” with the manufacturer’s termination.
5.4.2.2 Apply a static test load of (12 0/+1) kN for a retractable lanyard made from wire rope or
(15 0/+1) kN for a retractable lanyard made from synthetic fibre rope or webbing for (3 0/+0,25) min
to the retractable type fall arrester between its upper anchor point and the retractable lanyard
termination. Observe that the assembly does not fracture.
5.5 Dynamic performance test
5.5.1 Apparatus
The dynamic performance test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6.
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5.5.2 Method
5.5.2.1 By means of a connector attach the retractable type fall arrester to the dynamic
performance test apparatus incorporating a load cell between the retractable type fall arrester and the
test apparatus as shown in Figure 5.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 load cell 4 rigid test mass
2 retractable type fall arrester H arrest distance
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3 extracted lanyard
Figure 5 — Examples of the dynamic performance test arrangement
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5.5.2.2 Via the quick release device raise the 100 kg rigid test mass and attach the rigid test mass to
the retractable lanyard connector. Lower the rigid test mass until (500 +/- 5) mm of the retractable
lanyard is extracted from its fully retracted position. See Figure 5a.
5.5.2.3 With the retractable type fall arrester in an unlocked condition release the rigid test mass
and record the braking force F . After the fall and with the mass at rest measure the arrest distance
max
H . The retractable type fall arrester shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
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5.5.2.4 Check that the fall indicator has operated in accordance with the information supplied by
the manufacturer.
5.5.2.5 If the manufacturer permits attachment of the retractable type fall arrester, i.e. not the
retractable lanyard, to the attachment point of the harness the test should also be carried out with the
retractable type fall arrester attached to the test mass and the retractable lanyard attached to the load
cell. See Figure 5b.
5.6 Dynamic performance tests at the maximum rated load test after conditioning
5.6.1 Apparatus
The dynamic performance test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4 and 4.6.
The test mass shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.5 and where applicable the mass increased in
accordance with the maximum rated load in the information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.6.2 Method
5.6.2.1 The following test method shall be carried out for each condition described in 5.2. The time
between the end of conditioning and release of the test mass shall not exceed 90s.
5.6.2.2 By means of a connector attach the retractable type fall arrester to the dynamic
performance test apparatus incorporating a load cell between the retractable type fall arrester and the
test apparatus as shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b.
5.6.2.3 Via the quick release device raise the rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load as
described in the information supplied by the manufacturer but not less than 100 kg. Attach the rigid test
mass to the retractable lanyard connector and lower the rigid test mass until (500 +/- 5) mm of the
retractable lanyard is extracted from its fully retracted position. See Figure 5a.
5.6.2.4 With the retractable type fall arrester in an unlocked condition release the rigid test mass
and record the braking force F . After the fall and with the mass at rest measure the arrest distance
max
H . The retractable type fall arrester shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
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5.6.2.5 Check that the fall indicator has operated in accordance with the information supplied by
the manufacturer.
5.6.2.6 If the manufacturer permits attachment of the retractable type fall arrester, i.e. not the
retractable lanyard, to the attachment point of the harness the test should also be carried out with the
retractable type fall arrester attached to the test mass and the retractable lanyard attached to the load
cell. See Figure 5b.
5.7 Dynamic performance test at the minimum rated load
5.7.1 Apparatus
The dynamic performance test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4 and 4.6.
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The test mass shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.5 and where applicable the mass decreased in
accordance with the minimum rated load in the information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.7.2 Method
5.7.2.1 By means of a connector attach the retractable type fall arrester to the dynamic
performance test apparatus incorporating a load cell between the retractable type fall arrester and the
test apparatus as shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b.
5.7.2.3 Via the quick release device raise the rigid test mass equal to the minimum rated load as
described in the information supplied by the manufacturer. Attach the rigid test mass to the retractable
lanyard connector and lower the rigid test mass until (500 +/- 5) mm of the retractable lanyard is
extracted from its fully retracted position.
5.7.2.4 With the retractable type fall arrester in an unlocked condition release the rigid test mass
and record the braking force F . After the fall and with the mass at rest measure the arrest distance
max
H . The retractable type fall arrester shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
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5.7.2.5 Check that the fall indicator has operated in accordance with the information supplied by
the manufacturer.
5.7.2.6 If the manufacturer permits the attachment of the retractable type fall arrester, i.e. not the
retractable lanyard, to the attachment point of the harness the test should also be carried out with the
retractable type fall arrester attached to the test mass and the retractable lanyard attached to the load
cell. See Figure 5b.
5.8 Dynamic performance at near-full extraction
5.8.1 Apparatus
The dynamic performance test apparatus shall conform EN 364:1992, 4.4 and 4.6.
The test mass shall confirm to EN 364:1992, 4.5 and where applicable the mass increased in accordance
with the maximum rated load in the information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.8.2 Method
5.8.2.1 The manufacturer is permitted to supply test specimens of suitable length with the
manufacturer’s termination.
5.8.2.2 By means of a connector attach the top of the retractable type fall arrester to the dynamic
performance test apparatus as shown in Figure 6a.
5.8.2.3 Fully withdraw the retractable lanyard then allow (250 +/- 5) mm of the lanyard to retract.
If the retractable lanyard is longer than the test apparatus can accommodate the retractable lanyard
shall be fully withdrawn from the retractable type fall arrester then allow (250 ± 5) mm to retract and
attach a clip to the retractable lanyard to prevent further retraction. The retractable lanyard shall then
be permanently reduced in length and re-terminated at a suitable length for the test apparatus. Attach
the rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load as described in the information supplied by the
manufacturer but not less than 100 kg.
5.8.2.4 Hold the rigid test mass in place via the quick release device with the retractable type fall
arrester in an unlocked condition. Release the rigid test mass and record the braking force F . After
max
the fall and with the mass at rest measure the arrest distance H . The retractable type fall arrester shall
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hold the test mass clear of the ground.
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5.8.2.5 Check that the fall indicator has operated in accordance with the information supplied by
the manufacturer.
5.8.2.6 If the manufacturer permits the attachment of the retractable type fall arrester, i.e. not the
retractable lanyard, to the attachment point of the harness the test should also be carried out with the
retractable type fall arrester attached to the test mass and the retractable lanyard attached to the load
cell. See Figure 6b.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 load cell 4 rigid test mass
2 retractable type fall arrester L max lanyard length
3 extracted lanyard H arrest distance
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NOTE For clarity quick release device not shown
Figure 6 — Dynamic performance at near full-extraction
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5.9 Dynamic strength and integrity
5.9.1 Apparatus
The dynamic performance test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4 and 4.6.
The test mass shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.5 and where applicable the mass increased in
accordance with the maximum rated load in the information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.9.2 Method
5.9.2.1 By means of a connector attach the retractable type fall arrester to the dynamic
performance test apparatus incorporating a load cell between the retractable type fall arrester and the
test apparatus as shown in Figure 7.
5.9.2.2 From the fully retracted position extract (600 ± 5) mm of the retractable lanyard and attach
a clip to prevent retraction. Attach the rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load as described in
the information supplied by the manufacturer but not less than 100 kg. Raise the test mass
(600 ± 5) mm, at a maximum of 300 mm horizontally from the centre line, holding it by the quick
release device.
5.9.2.3 With the retractable type fall arrester in an unlocked condition release the rigid test mass
and check that the retractable type fall arrester has arrested the test mass clear of the ground.
5.9.2.4 Check t
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Frequently Asked Questions
prEN 360 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal fall protection equipment - Retractable type fall arresters". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer for retractable type fall arresters. Retractable type fall arresters conforming to this European Standard are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363. This European Standard applies to retractable type fall arresters with a single retractable lanyard. Retractable type fall arresters or assemblies with more than one retractable lanyard are not covered by this European Standard.
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer for retractable type fall arresters. Retractable type fall arresters conforming to this European Standard are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363. This European Standard applies to retractable type fall arresters with a single retractable lanyard. Retractable type fall arresters or assemblies with more than one retractable lanyard are not covered by this European Standard.
prEN 360 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.60 - Protection against falling and slipping; 13.340.99 - Other protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
prEN 360 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 360:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
prEN 360 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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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