EN 362:2004
(Main)Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors. Connectors conforming to this European Standard are used as connecting elements in personal fall protection systems, i.e. fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint and rescue systems.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Verbindungselemente
Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung und Informationen des Herstellers für Verbindungselemente fest. Verbindungselemente nach dieser Europäischen Norm werden als Verbindun¬gen in persönlichen Absturzsicherungssystemen, z. B. Auffang-, Halte-, Rückhalte-, Rettungs¬systemen und Systemen für seilunterstützte Arbeiten eingesetzt.
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Connecteurs
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives aux connecteurs, ainsi que les méthodes
d�essai, le marquage et la notice d�information du fabricant. Les connecteurs, conformément à la présente
norme européenne, sont utilisés avec les protections individuelles contre les chutes comme par exemple, les
systèmes d�arrêt des chutes, les systèmes de maintien au poste de travail, les systèmes de retenue et les
systèmes de sauvetage.
Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine – Spojni elementi
General Information
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Overview
EN 362:2004 (CEN) is the European standard for connectors used in personal protective equipment (PPE) against falls from a height. It specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors used as connecting elements in fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint and rescue systems. EN 362:2004 supersedes EN 362:1992 and is intended to ensure mechanical integrity, reliable gate operation and user information for safety-critical connectors.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and definitions - Defines connector types and terminology (connector, gate, self‑closing, self‑locking, gate opening).
- Connector classes - Typical classes covered: Basic (B), Multi‑use (M), Termination (T), Anchor (A) and Screwlink (Q), each intended for different system roles.
- Static strength - Minimum static load requirements (examples from the standard):
- Class B: major axis 15 kN (unlocked) / 20 kN (locked); minor axis 7 kN
- Class M: major axis 15 kN / 20 kN; minor axis 15 kN
- Class T/A: major axis 15 kN / 20 kN
- Class Q (screwlink): locked 25 kN; minor axis 10 kN
- Gate function and locking - Gates must have locking features. Self‑locking gates must lock automatically and require at least two deliberate manual actions to open; manual‑locking gates require deliberate locking and two actions to open; screwlinks require ≥4 full rotations to disengage.
- Gate resistance - Tests for gate face and gate side resistance (forces around 1–1.5 kN) to verify latch integrity and resistance to partial fracture.
- Corrosion resistance - Salt‑spray testing required; no base‑metal corrosion acceptable (tarnishing/white scaling may be tolerated); does not imply marine suitability.
- Marking and user information - Mandatory marking and manufacturer information per Clauses 6–7 to support safe selection, use and inspection.
- Test methods - Detailed procedures: tensile/static testing, gate opening verification (calibrated rod), gate function and corrosion tests using standard apparatus and conditioning.
Applications
- Product design and certification of fall protection connectors
- Type testing by laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
- Procurement specifications for PPE used in construction, rope access, rescue, utilities and industrial maintenance
- Inspection and periodic examination guidance for safety managers and competent persons
Who uses this standard
- PPE manufacturers and designers
- Test laboratories and certification bodies
- Safety officers, procurement specialists and facility managers
- Regulators and conformity assessors
- Rope access technicians, rescue teams and occupational safety professionals
Related standards
- EN 363 (fall arrest systems), EN 364 (test methods), EN 365 (general PPE requirements), EN 20139 (conditioning), ISO 9227 (salt spray corrosion tests)
Keywords: EN 362:2004, connectors standard, fall protection connectors, personal protective equipment, CEN, gate locking, static strength, corrosion resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 362:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors. Connectors conforming to this European Standard are used as connecting elements in personal fall protection systems, i.e. fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint and rescue systems.
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for connectors. Connectors conforming to this European Standard are used as connecting elements in personal fall protection systems, i.e. fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint and rescue systems.
EN 362:2004 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 362:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 362:1992. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 362:2004 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2005
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Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Verbindungselemente
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Connecteurs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 362:2004
ICS:
13.340.60 =DãþLWDSUHGSDGFLLQ]GUVL Protection against falling and
slipping
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 362
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2004
ICS 13.340.99 Supersedes EN 362:1992
English version
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height -
Connectors
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz -
hauteur - Connecteurs Verbindungselemente
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 October 2004.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards 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 translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
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.
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Contents
page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Requirements.7
4.1 General.7
4.2 Static strength.8
4.3 Gate function.8
4.4 Gate resistance (not for class Q-connectors).8
4.4.1 Gate face.8
4.4.2 Gate side.8
4.5 Corrosion resistance.9
4.6 Marking and information.9
5 Test methods.9
5.1 Examination of design .9
5.1.1 General.9
5.1.2 Verification of the gate opening.9
5.2 Static strength test .9
5.2.1 Apparatus .9
5.2.2 Preparation of test samples.9
5.2.3 Method .10
5.3 Gate function test .12
5.4 Gate resistance tests.12
5.4.1 Gate face.12
5.4.2 Gate side.13
5.5 Corrosion test .14
6 Marking .14
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer .15
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.16
Foreword
This document (EN 362:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 160 “Protection against
falls from 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 June 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by June 2005.
This document supersedes EN 362:1992.
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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the
manufacturer for connectors. Connectors conforming to this document are used as connecting elements in
personal fall protection systems, i.e. fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint and rescue systems.
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 363, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Fall arrest systems.
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 20139:1992, Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing (ISO 139:1973).
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 363 and the following apply.
3.1
connector
openable device used to connect components, which enables the user to assemble a system in order to link
himself/herself directly or indirectly to an anchor
3.2
self-closing connector
connector with a self-closing gate
3.3
basic connector (class B)
self-closing connector intended to be used as a component, see Figure 1
3.4
multi-use connector (class M)
basic or screw link connector intended to be used as a component, which may be loaded in the major and
minor axis
3.5
termination connector (class T)
self-closing connector designed to allow the fixing as an element of a sub-system in such a way that the
loading is in a predetermined direction, see Figure 2
3.6
anchor connector (class A)
connector which closes automatically, designed to be linked directly to a specific type of anchor as a
component, see Figure 3
NOTE Types of anchors are e.g. an eye-bolt, a pipe or a beam.
3.7
screwlink connector (class Q)
connector which is closed by a screw-motion gate, which is a load bearing part of the connector when fully
screwed up (see Figure 4), intended to be used only for long-term or permanent connections
3.8
gate
part of the connector which can be moved to open it
NOTE The gate can, for example, move by pivoting about a hinge (hinged gate), or by a sliding motion (sliding gate)
or by a screw motion (screw-motion gate).
3.9
self-closing gate
gate which moves automatically to the closed position when released from any open position
3.10
self-locking gate
self-closing gate with an automatic gate-locking feature
3.11
manual-locking gate
self-closing gate with a manually operated gate-locking feature
3.12
gate-locking feature
mechanism which, when in position, prevents the closed gate being opened inadvertently. A gate-locking
feature may operate automatically (to the locked position) or be operated manually
3.13
gate opening
maximum gap for the passage of an element or a component into the connector and which allows the correct
functioning of the gate-locking feature, see Figure 5
Figure 1 — Example of basic connector (class B)
a) Manual locking b) Automatic locking
Figure 2 — Example of termination connectors (class T)
Figure 3 — Example of anchor connectors (class A)
Figure 4 — Example of a screwlink connector (class Q)
Key
a gate opening
Figure 5 — Example of a gate opening
4 Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 Connectors shall not have sharp edges or burrs that may cause injury to the user, or that may cut,
abrade or otherwise damage webbing or rope.
4.1.2 Materials, which may come into contact with the skin of a user, shall not be known to cause irritating
and sensitization effects during normal use of the connector.
4.1.3 Connectors with a gate shall have a gate-locking feature, either automatic or manual.
4.1.4 Connectors with a self-locking gate shall lock the gate automatically when the gate shuts, and shall
require at least two different deliberate manual actions to open the gate.
4.1.5 Connectors with a manual-locking gate, except screwlink connectors, shall require a deliberate
manual action to lock the gate, and shall require at least two different deliberate manual actions to open the
gate.
4.1.6 Screwlink connectors shall require at least four complete rotations of the screw-motion gate from the
fully screwed up position to disengagement of the threads. The threads shall not be visible when the gate is
locked.
4.1.7 The gate opening
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SIST EN 362:2005は、落下防止用の個人保護具に関連するコネクタの要件を明確に定義した欧州標準です。この標準は、コネクタに関する要求事項、試験方法、マーキング、製造者が提供する情報を規定しています。この規格に適合するコネクタは、落下防止、作業位置決め、ロープアクセス、拘束、および救助システムにおける接続要素として使用されます。 この標準の強みは、明確な技術仕様と試験方法に基づいており、安全性と信頼性の確保に寄与しています。特に、建設現場や高所作業における事故を未然に防ぐための要素を取り入れている点は、個人保護具の重要性を再認識させます。また、ユーザー向けに提供される情報や適切なマーキングは、使用者が正しく製品を選び、安全に利用できるよう配慮されています。 SIST EN 362:2005は、コネクタを用いた個人落下防止システムの重要な基盤であり、安全規格としての関連性は高いです。この標準に準拠することは、業界全体の安全基準の向上につながり、ユーザーや使用者の信頼を醸成します。コネクタの適切な使用と理解は、労働者の安全を確保するために不可欠であり、この標準の存在は、適切な安全対策を講じるための指針となります。
The EN 362:2004 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the requirements and testing of connectors used in personal protective equipment against falls from a height. Its scope is particularly critical as it pertains to connectors integral to various personal fall protection systems, including fall arrest, work positioning, rope access, restraint, and rescue systems. By establishing a unified standard, EN 362:2004 ensures that all connectors are designed and manufactured to meet stringent safety criteria. One notable strength of this standard is its thorough testing methods, which are crucial for verifying the reliability and durability of the connectors. The specified tests are designed to simulate real-world conditions that the connectors may encounter when in use, significantly enhancing safety for users. This rigorous approach to testing not only bolsters confidence in the products that conform to this standard but also helps manufacturers maintain the highest standards of quality in their equipment. Moreover, the requirements set forth in EN 362:2004 foster a level playing field for manufacturers, ensuring that products are evaluated using consistent metrics. This is vital in an industry where safety is paramount, as it reduces the risk associated with the use of inferior or non-compliant connectors. The relevance of EN 362:2004 cannot be overstated. In industries where working at height is routine, the correct use of connectors can mean the difference between safety and catastrophic failure. By adhering to this European Standard, manufacturers can assure users of the safety and efficacy of their products, thereby enhancing overall confidence in personal fall protection systems. Furthermore, the standard addresses key aspects such as marking and the information that should be supplied by the manufacturer, ensuring that users are properly informed about the characteristics and safe use of the connectors. This comprehensive approach not only aids in compliance but also facilitates user education on proper practices in the field. In summary, the EN 362:2004 standard represents a critical component in ensuring the safety and reliability of connectors used in personal fall protection systems. Its detailed scope, robust testing methodologies, and emphasis on consistent manufacturing practices collectively enhance the standard’s significance in promoting safety in work environments where fall risks are prevalent.
SIST EN 362:2005는 고소에서의 낙상 방지를 위한 개인 보호 장비에 관한 유럽 표준으로, 특히 연결 장치에 관한 요구사항, 시험 방법, 표시 및 제조업체가 제공하는 정보에 대한 기준을 명시하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 낙상 방지 시스템 및 작업 위치 조정, 로프 접근, 제어 및 구출 시스템에서 사용되는 연결 요소의 요구 사항을 충족하는지 확인하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 연결 장치의 안전성과 신뢰성을 보장하기 위한 철저한 시험 방법을 포함하고 있다는 것입니다. EN 362:2004에 따라 제작된 연결 장치는 다양한 환경에서의 사용 시 안정성을 제공하며, 이는 사용자가 낙상으로부터 보호받을 수 있도록 합니다. 또한, 이 문서에서는 연결 장치의 적절한 마킹 요구 사항을 규정함으로써 사용자가 장비의 안전성과 규격을 쉽게 확인할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. SIST EN 362:2005는 고소 작업에 종사하는 개인에게 중요하며, 해당 시장에서 요구되는 규제를 준수하는 데 필수적인 기준을 제공합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 개인 보호 장비의 품질을 인증하고 보장하는 데 핵심적인 역할을 하며, 사용자와 제조업체 모두에게 좋은 지침이 됩니다. 이러한 점에서 EN 362:2004는 개인 보호 장비 산업에서 매우 중요한 위치를 차지하고 있습니다.
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