EN 355:2002
(Main)Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for energy absorbers. Energy absorbers conforming to this European Standard are used as elements or components either integrated in a lanyard, an anchor line or a full body harness or in combination with one of them.
Combinations of an energy absorber and a lanyard are sub-systems constituting one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363, when combined with a full body harness specified in EN 361.
Fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1, EN 353-2 and EN 360.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Falldämpfer
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung, Informationen des Herstellers und Verpackung für Falldämpfer fest. Falldämpfer, die dieser Europäischen Norm entsprechen, werden als Einzelteile oder Bestandteile entweder integriert in ein Verbindungsmittel, eine Führung oder einen Auffanggurt oder in Kombination mit diesen verwendet.
Kombinationen eines Falldämpfers mit einem Verbindungsmittel sind Teilsysteme und bilden in Kombination mit einem Auffanggurt nach EN 361 eines der Auffangsysteme nach EN 363.
Auffanggeräte sind in EN 353-1, EN 353-2 und in EN 360 festgelegt.
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Absorbeurs d'energie
La présente Norme européenne spécifiée les exigences, les méthodes d'essai, le marquage, la notice d'information du fabricant et l'emballage des absorbeurs d'énergie. Les absorbeurs d'énergie conformes à la présente norme européenne sont utilisés comme éléments ou composants, soit intégrés dans une longe, un support d'assurage ou un harnais d'antichute, soit combinés avec l'un d'entre eux.
Les combinaisons d'un absorbeur d'énergie et d'une longe sont des sous-systèmes qui constituent l'un des systèmes d'arrêt des chutes couverts par le prEN 363, lorsqu'ils sont associés à un harnais d'antichute spécifié dans l'EN 361.
Les antichutes sont spécifiés dans l'EN 353-1, l'EN 353-2 et l'EN 360.
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General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-May-2002
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 160 - Protection against falls from height including working belts
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 14-Sep-2013
- Completion Date
- 14-Sep-2013
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 355:2002 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies essential requirements for energy absorbers used in personal protective equipment (PPE) against falls from height. These energy absorbers are critical components designed to reduce the impact force and dissipate kinetic energy during fall arrest, thereby enhancing safety for users working at elevated positions.
This standard covers the design, materials, testing methods, marking, manufacturer information, and packaging of energy absorbers. Energy absorbers complying with EN 355 are used either as individual components or integrated within lanyards, anchor lines, or full body harnesses. They form an integral part of fall arrest systems as defined in EN 363 and work in combination with related equipment standards such as EN 361, EN 353, and EN 360.
Key Topics
Scope and Application
- Specifies requirements and testing for energy absorbers in fall arrest systems.
- Applies to devices used alone or integrated into lanyards and harnesses.
- Supports safety compliance for work at heights.
Design and Ergonomics
- Focuses on ergonomic design suitable for practical use.
- Materials and construction must meet durability and safety criteria.
- Lanyards incorporating energy absorbers must comply with EN 354; connectors comply with EN 362.
Performance Requirements
- Static preloading: Energy absorbers should limit permanent extension after a 2 kN preload to 50mm max.
- Dynamic performance: Limits maximum braking force to 6 kN and defines arrest distance relative to total length.
- Static strength: Must withstand 15 kN force without rupture after activation.
Testing Methods
- Includes static preloading, dynamic performance, and static strength tests.
- Utilizes apparatus and procedures aligned with EN 364 to validate component performance.
- Dynamic tests simulate falls with 100 kg rigid mass or torso dummy.
Marking and Information
- Clearly marked with essential data including max length, standard number (EN 355), and model ID.
- Manufacturer must supply user instructions covering connection, compatibility, anchor requirements, limitations, maintenance, and expected lifespan.
Packaging
- Supplied wrapped in moisture-resistant materials; sealing is not mandatory.
Applications
EN 355 energy absorbers are widely applied in industries where working at heights poses a risk of falls, including:
- Construction and building maintenance
- Industrial and manufacturing plants
- Telecommunications and utilities
- Rescue operations and emergency services
- Wind energy and offshore platforms
By complying with EN 355, safety professionals ensure that fall arrest systems effectively reduce impact forces and prevent injury or fatality during falls. These absorbers are integrated with lanyards and harnesses to create complete fall arrest sub-systems, working alongside standards specified in EN 361 (full body harnesses) and EN 363 (fall arrest systems).
Related Standards
For comprehensive fall protection, EN 355 works in concert with several other European Standards:
- EN 361: Specifies full body harnesses as primary PPE for fall arrest.
- EN 354: Defines requirements for lanyards, often used alongside energy absorbers.
- EN 362: Covers connectors used in fall arrest systems.
- EN 363: Provides overarching requirements for complete fall arrest systems including combinations of energy absorbers and lanyards.
- EN 353-1 / EN 353-2: Guidelines for guided-type fall arresters with rigid and flexible anchor lines.
- EN 360: Specifies retractable type fall arresters.
Compliance with EN 355 along with these related standards helps ensure a fully tested, reliable fall arrest system designed to safeguard workers from fall hazards in various environments.
Keywords: EN 355, energy absorbers, fall arrest system, personal protective equipment, PPE, fall from height protection, safety harness, lanyard, dynamic performance, braking force, fall arrest standard, European Standard, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 355:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for energy absorbers. Energy absorbers conforming to this European Standard are used as elements or components either integrated in a lanyard, an anchor line or a full body harness or in combination with one of them. Combinations of an energy absorber and a lanyard are sub-systems constituting one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363, when combined with a full body harness specified in EN 361. Fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1, EN 353-2 and EN 360.
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for energy absorbers. Energy absorbers conforming to this European Standard are used as elements or components either integrated in a lanyard, an anchor line or a full body harness or in combination with one of them. Combinations of an energy absorber and a lanyard are sub-systems constituting one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363, when combined with a full body harness specified in EN 361. Fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1, EN 353-2 and EN 360.
EN 355:2002 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 355:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 355:1992. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 355:2002 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/88/11. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - FalldämpferEquipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Absorbeurs d'energiePersonal protective equipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers13.340.60Protection against falling and slippingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 355:2002SIST EN 355:2002en01-november-2002SIST EN 355:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 355May 2002ICS 13.340.99Supersedes EN 355:1992English versionPersonal protective equipment against falls from a height -Energy absorbersEquipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes dehauteur - Absorbeurs d'energiePersönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz -FalldämpferThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 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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기사 제목: EN 355:2002 - 고도에서의 추락으로부터의 개인 보호 장비 - 에너지 흡수체 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 에너지 흡수체에 대한 요구 사항, 시험 방법, 표시, 제조업체에서 제공하는 정보 및 포장을 명시합니다. 이 유럽 표준에 준하는 에너지 흡수체는 란야드, 앵커 라인 또는 풀 바디 하네스에 통합된 요소 또는 구성 요소로 사용됩니다. 에너지 흡수체와 란야드의 조합은 EN 361에서 지정된 풀 바디 하네스와 결합될 때, prEN 363에서 다루는 추락 방지 시스템 중 하나의 하위 시스템을 구성합니다. 추락 방지 장치는 EN 353-1, EN 353-2 및 EN 360에서 지정되어 있습니다.
The article discusses the European Standard EN 355:2002, which outlines the requirements, testing methods, marking, manufacturer information, and packaging for energy absorbers. These energy absorbers are used as components in lanyards, anchor lines, or full body harnesses for personal protection against falls from heights. When combined with a full body harness specified in EN 361, energy absorbers and lanyards form fall arrest systems. Fall arresters are covered by other European Standards, such as EN 353-1, EN 353-2, and EN 360.
記事のタイトル: EN 355:2002 - 高所からの落下に対する個人保護具 - エネルギー吸収装置 記事の内容: この欧州標準では、エネルギー吸収装置に関する要件、試験方法、マーキング、メーカーからの提供情報、および包装について規定しています。この欧州標準に準拠するエネルギー吸収装置は、ランヤード、アンカーライン、またはフルボディハーネスに統合される要素や部品として使用されます。エネルギー吸収装置とランヤードの組み合わせは、EN 361で規定されるフルボディハーネスと組み合わせると、prEN 363でカバーされる落下防止システムの1つの部分となります。落下防止装置はEN 353-1、EN 353-2、およびEN 360で規定されています。
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