EN 12841:2006
(Main)Personal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems - Rope adjustment devices
Personal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems - Rope adjustment devices
This European Standard applies to rope adjustment devices intended for use in rope access systems. It specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Rope adjustment devices conforming to this European Standard may be designed for the use of one person, or in case of rescue, for two persons simultaneously. The rope adjustment devices as specified are not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Systeme für seilunterstütztes Arbeiten - Seileinstellvorrichtungen
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Seileinstellvorrichtungen, die für den Gebrauch in Systemen für seilunterstütztes Arbeiten vorgesehen sind. Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen, die Prüfverfahren, die Kennzeichnung und die Informationen des Herstellers fest. Seileinstellvorrichtungen, die dieser Europäischen Norm entsprechen, können für die Benutzung von einer Person oder, im Falle einer Rettung, für die gleichzeitige Benutzung durch zwei Personen konstruiert sein. Die hier festgelegten Seileinstellvorrichtungen sind für den Gebrauch in Auffangsystemen nicht geeignet.
Equipements de protection individuelle pour la prévention des chutes de hauteur - Systèmes d'accès par corde - Dispositif de réglage de corde pour maintien au poste de travail
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux dispositifs de réglage de corde destinés à être utilisés dans des systèmes de maintien au travail. Elle spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d’essai, le marquage et la notice d’informations du fabricant. Les dispositifs de réglage de corde conformes à la présente Norme européenne peuvent être conçus pour être utilisé par une ou deux personnes simultanément. Les dispositifs de réglage de corde spécifiés ne conviennent pas aux systèmes d’arrêt des chutes.
Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci z višine - Vrvni dostopni sistemi - Naprave za nastavitev vrvi
General Information
Relations
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12841:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems - Rope adjustment devices". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to rope adjustment devices intended for use in rope access systems. It specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Rope adjustment devices conforming to this European Standard may be designed for the use of one person, or in case of rescue, for two persons simultaneously. The rope adjustment devices as specified are not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.
This European Standard applies to rope adjustment devices intended for use in rope access systems. It specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Rope adjustment devices conforming to this European Standard may be designed for the use of one person, or in case of rescue, for two persons simultaneously. The rope adjustment devices as specified are not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.
EN 12841:2006 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.
EN 12841:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12841:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12841:2006 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.
You can purchase EN 12841:2006 directly from iTeh Standards. The document is available in PDF format and is delivered instantly after payment. Add the standard to your cart and complete the secure checkout process. iTeh Standards is an authorized distributor of CEN standards.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci z višine - Vrvni dostopni sistemi - Naprave za nastavitev vrviPersönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Systeme für seilunterstütztes Arbeiten - SeileinstellvorrichtungenEquipements de protection individuelle pour la prévention des chutes de hauteur - Systemes d'acces par corde - Dispositif de réglage de corde pour maintien au poste de travailPersonal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems - Rope adjustment devices13.340.60Protection against falling and slippingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12841:2006SIST EN 12841:2006en01-december-2006SIST EN 12841:2006SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12841August 2006ICS 13.340.99; 13.340.60 English VersionPersonal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems -Rope adjustment devicesEquipements de protection individuelle pour la préventiondes chutes de hauteur - Systèmes d'accès par corde -Dispositif de réglage de corde pour maintien au poste detravailPersönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Systeme fürseilunterstütztes Arbeiten - SeileinstellvorrichtungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 July 2006.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, Romania,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© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12841:2006: ESIST EN 12841:2006
List of functional requirements.27 A.1 General.27 A.2 Maintenance of rope adjustment devices within the user’s reach.27 A.3 Anticipation of emergency situations.27 A.4 Care when selecting anchor lines.27 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.29 Bibliography.30
Figures Figure 1 — Locking test.15 Figure 2 — Minimum working strength test.17 Figure 3 — Example of stopper knot.17 Figure 4 — Example of stopper device.18 Figure 5 — Test lanyard for the dynamic strength test of types B and C rope adjustment devices.19 Figure 6 — Dynamic tests for type A rope adjustment devices.21 Figure 7 — Dynamic strength test for types B and C rope adjustment devices.22 Figure 8 — Descent test.23 SIST EN 12841:2006
Foreword This document (EN 12841:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 160 “Protection against falls from a height including working belts”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2007. 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 89/686/EEC. For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. SIST EN 12841:2006
1 Scope This European Standard applies to rope adjustment devices intended for use in rope access systems. It specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Rope adjustment devices conforming to this European Standard may be designed for the use of one person, or in case of rescue, for two persons simultaneously. The rope adjustment devices as specified are not suitable for use in a fall arrest system. 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 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 892, Mountaineering equipment — Dynamic mountaineering ropes — Safety requirements and test methods EN 1891, Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height — Low stretch kernmantel ropes EN ISO 7500-1, Metallic materials — Verification of static uniaxial testing machines — Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines — Verification and calibration of the force-measuring system (ISO 7500-1:2004) prEN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray test (ISO 9227:2006) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 adjustable anchor line anchor line with a rope adjustment device connected to it 3.2 anchor line flexible line connected at least at one end to an anchor to provide a means of support, restraint or other safeguard for a person NOTE An anchor line may be a working line or a safety line. 3.3 anchor secure part of construction or structure to which an anchor line is connected SIST EN 12841:2006
EN 1891 Type A different from those listed in the information supplied by the manufacturer. 4.1.2 Compatibility A rope adjustment device shall be compatible with and capable of attachment to an anchor line of the type and diameter range as marked on the rope adjustment device. It shall be possible to connect a rope adjustment device to an anchor line anywhere along its length (see 5.4.2). 4.1.3 Release prevention mechanism Rope adjustment devices shall have a release prevention mechanism to prevent an anchor line, with a type and diameter range as marked on the rope adjustment device, from being released accidentally when in use. The release prevention mechanism shall be so designed that the rope adjustment device can only be detached from or attached to the anchor line by at least two consecutive deliberate manual actions, when tested in accordance with 5.4.3. 4.1.4 Placement Rope adjustment devices shall have a function to prevent the rope adjustment device from sliding down the anchor line unintentionally. When tested in accordance with 5.4.4, rope adjustment devices shall not slide more than 300 mm along the vertical anchor line. 4.1.5 Locking Rope adjustment devices shall in each case lock and remain locked until released with a test mass of 5 kg, when tested in accordance with 5.4.5. 4.1.6 Edge design When tested in accordance with 5.4.6, rope adjustment devices shall not have sharp or rough edges that may damage other components or cause injury to the user. SIST EN 12841:2006
...
표준 EN 12841:2006는 로프 접근 시스템에서 사용되는 로프 조정 장치에 대한 유럽 표준입니다. 이 표준의 범위는 로프 조정 장치의 요구 사항, 시험 방법, 제조업체가 제공해야 할 마크 및 정보 등을 명시합니다. 이러한 로프 조정 장치는 한 명이 사용할 수 있도록 설계될 수 있으며, 구조 상황에서 두 사람의 동시 사용도 허용합니다. 그러나 이 표준에서 규정하는 로프 조정 장치는 낙하 방지 시스템에서는 사용되지 않을 수 있습니다. EN 12841:2006의 강점 중 하나는 명확한 요구 사항을 제시하여 제조업체가 로프 조정 장치를 설계할 때 참조할 수 있는 기준을 제공한다는 점입니다. 이를 통해 제품의 품질과 안전성을 높이고 사용자의 신뢰를 증진시킬 수 있습니다. 또한, 시험 방법에 대한 상세한 설명은 장치의 성능을 일관되게 평가할 수 있도록 도와줍니다. 이 표준은 로프 접근 기술의 발전과 안전성을 높이는 측면에서 매우 중요한 역할을 합니다. 로프 조정 장치는 다양한 산업 환경에서 작업자의 보호를 위해 필요한 요소이며, EN 12841:2006은 이러한 장치들이 안전하고 효과적으로 사용될 수 있도록 보장합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 고위험 작업을 수행하는 모든 분야에서 필수적으로 참고해야 할 문서입니다.
EN 12841:2006 is a critical European Standard that delineates the specifications for personal fall protection equipment, specifically targeting rope adjustment devices utilized within rope access systems. This standard ensures that manufacturers adhere to stringent requirements, and it encompasses vital aspects such as testing methods, detailed marking, and the provision of essential information to users. One of the primary strengths of EN 12841:2006 is its comprehensive approach, as it caters to both individual users and scenarios where two persons might need to be rescued simultaneously. This facet highlights the standard’s commitment to safety and functionality in high-risk environments, ensuring that the devices not only meet regulatory benchmarks but also serve practical rescue scenarios effectively. Furthermore, the standard explicitly clarifies that the rope adjustment devices covered are not intended for use in a fall arrest system. This delineation is instrumental in guiding users towards appropriate equipment choices, ultimately promoting safety and reducing the risks associated with improper use. The relevance of EN 12841:2006 in today’s industry cannot be overstated, especially as rope access work becomes increasingly common in various sectors, including construction, maintenance, and industrial cleaning. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers contribute to elevating operational safety standards and enhancing the overall efficacy of rope adjustment devices in real-world applications. The clarity and precision in defining the scope of usage ensure that all stakeholders, from manufacturers to users, understand the critical parameters required for effective and safe rope access systems.
SIST EN 12841:2006は、ロープアクセスシステムにおいて使用されるロープ調整装置に関する欧州標準であり、その範囲はロープ調整装置の要件、試験方法、マーキング、および製造者が提供する情報を含むものです。この標準は、単独での使用を目的としたロープ調整装置や、救助時に同時に2人が使用することを想定した設計が可能であることを示しています。 この標準の強みは、ロープアクセスシステムにおいて重要な安全性を確保するための明確なガイドラインを提供する点です。ロープ調整装置は、その設計が意図されていない落下防止システムには適さないことが明記されており、明確な使用制限があります。これにより、安全確認が徹底され、誤使用による事故防止に寄与します。 また、EN 12841:2006は、ロープ調整装置に必要な試験方法と、その結果に基づく特定のマーキング基準を定めることで、ユーザーに対して信頼性の高い製品の選択を可能にします。この標準が適用されることで、製品の品質が保証され、消費者は安心して使用することができます。 ロープアクセスシステムにおいて、EN 12841:2006はその関連性が非常に高く、ロープ調整装置の安全性と性能を高めるための不可欠な基準と言えるでしょう。ユーザーや製造者にとって、実用的かつ効率的な安全対策を講じるための基盤を提供しています。
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.
Loading comments...