EN 353-2:2002
(Main)Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line which can be secured to an upper anchor point. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this European Standard are sub-systems constituting a part of one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1 or EN 360. Energy absorbers are specified in prEN 355.
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Teil 2: Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich beweglicher Führung
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung, Informationen des Herstellers und Verpackung für mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich beweglicher Führung fest, die an einem oberen Anschlagpunkt befestigt werden können. Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich beweglicher Führung nach dieser Europäischen Norm sind Teilsysteme, die einen Teil eines der Auffangsysteme nach EN 363 bilden. Andere Arten von Auffanggeräten sind in EN 353-1 und in EN 360 festgelegt. Falldämpfer sind in EN 355 festgelegt.
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Partie 2: Antichutes mobiles incluant support d'assurage flexible
La présente Norme européenne spécifiée les exigences, les méthodes d'essai, le marquage, la notice d'information du fabricant et l'emballage des antichutes mobiles incluant un support d'assurage flexible qui peut être fixé à un point d'ancrage supérieur. Les antichutes mobiles incluant un support d'assurage flexible conformes à la présente Norme européenne sont des sous-systèmes qui constituent une partie d'un des systèmes d'arrêt des chutes couverts par l'EN 363. D'autres types d'antichutes sont spécifiés dans l'EN 353-1 ou dans l'EN 360. Les absorbeurs d'énergie sont spécifiés dans le prEN 355.
Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine - 2. del: Drseče naprave za zaustavljanje na gibljivem vodilu
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EN 353-2:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line which can be secured to an upper anchor point. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this European Standard are sub-systems constituting a part of one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1 or EN 360. Energy absorbers are specified in prEN 355.
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line which can be secured to an upper anchor point. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this European Standard are sub-systems constituting a part of one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1 or EN 360. Energy absorbers are specified in prEN 355.
EN 353-2:2002 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 353-2:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 353-2:1992, EN 353-2:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 353-2:2002 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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Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Part 2: Guided type fall
arresters including a flexible anchor line
Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Teil 2: Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte
einschließlich beweglicher Führung
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Partie 2: Antichutes
mobiles incluant support d'assurage flexible
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 353-2:2002
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 353-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2002
ICS 13.340.99 Supersedes EN 353-2:1992
English version
Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Part
2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
Equipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de Persönliche Schutzausrüstung gegen Absturz - Teil 2:
hauteur - Partie 2: Antichutes mobiles incluant support Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich beweglicher
d'assurage flexible Führung
This 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 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 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 translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
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Contents
page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions.4
4 Requirements .5
4.1 Design and ergonomics .5
4.2 Materials and construction .5
4.3 Locking .6
4.3.1 Locking after conditioning.6
4.3.2 Locking after optional conditioning.6
4.4 Static strength.6
4.4.1 Anchor line .6
4.4.2 Guided type fall arrester including lanyard and connector.6
4.5 Dynamic performance .6
4.6 Corrosion resistance.6
4.7 Marking and information.7
5 Test methods.7
5.1 Locking test after conditioning .7
5.1.1 Apparatus .7
5.1.2 Method .7
5.2 Static strength test .7
5.2.1 Apparatus .7
5.2.2 Method .7
5.3 Dynamic performance test.8
5.3.1 Apparatus .8
5.3.2 Method .8
5.4 Corrosion test.8
6 Marking .8
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer.8
8 Packaging .9
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives .10
Bibliography .11
Foreword
This document EN 353-2:2002 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 November 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by November 2002.
This document supersedes EN 353-2:1992. This new edition contains the old text of the standard and incorporates
some urgent amendments that are intended to give additional information and clarify inconsistencies. A
comprehensive revision of the standard will follow at a later stage.
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 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, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer
and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line which can be secured to an upper anchor
point. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this European Standard are sub-
systems constituting a part of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363. Other types of fall arresters are
specified in EN 353-1 or EN 360. Energy absorbers are specified in EN 355.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 354:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – Lanyards.
EN 355:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers.
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 363:2002, 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 365:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for
use and for marking.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
guided type fall arrester including a flexible anchor line
sub-system consisting of a flexible anchor line, a self-locking guided type fall arrester which is attached to the flexible
anchor line and a connector or a connector-terminated lanyard. An energy dissipating function may be installed
between the fall arrester and the anchor line or an energy absorber may be incorporated in the lanyard or in the
anchor line [EN 363]
3.2
guided type fall arrester
fall arrester with a self-locking function and a guide facility. The guided type fall arrester travels along an anchor line,
accompanies the user without requiring manual adjustment during upward or downward changes of position and locks
automatically on the anchor line when a fall occurs [EN 363]
3.3
flexible anchor line
connecting element specified for a sub-system with a guided type fall arrester. A flexible anchor line may be a
synthetic fibre rope or a wire rope and is intended to for securing to an upper anchor point [EN 363]
3.4
energy absorber
element or a component of a fall arrest system, which is designed to dissipate the kinetic energy developed during a
fall from a height [EN 363]
3.5
lanyard
connecting element or component of a fall arrest system. A lanyard may be of synthetic fibre rope, wire rope, webbing
or chain [EN 363]
3.6
length of lanyard
length L in metres from one load bearing point to the other load bearing point measured in an unloaded, but t
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The EN 353-2:2002 standard plays a crucial role in ensuring safety for individuals working at heights by outlining the requirements for guided type fall arresters, including those utilizing a flexible anchor line. The comprehensive scope of this standard addresses critical aspects such as testing methods, product marking, and the information manufacturers must provide alongside their equipment, thereby enhancing user awareness and compliance. One of the strengths of EN 353-2:2002 is its clear specification of the sub-systems that are integral to fall arrest systems, establishing a connection with prEN 363, which covers various fall arrest systems in a broader context. This interconnectedness ensures that users can trust that guided type fall arresters meet rigorous safety and performance criteria, significantly reducing the risk of falls from height. Moreover, the standard's focus on including specifications for packaging and user information reinforces its relevance in the marketplace, as it promotes informed decisions among employees and safety professionals. By highlighting the importance of a secure upper anchor point, EN 353-2:2002 also emphasizes practical safety considerations in real-world applications, providing a holistic approach to fall protection. In summary, EN 353-2:2002 stands out due to its detailed requirements and robust framework, making it a vital reference for manufacturers and users of personal protective equipment against falls from heights. Its relevance in ensuring safety and compliance cannot be understated, making it an essential standard for those involved in fall protection safety measures.
SIST EN 353-2:2002は、高所からの墜落に対する個人用保護具に関する欧州標準の一部であり、特にガイドタイプの墜落防止器具と柔軟なアンカーラインに焦点を当てています。この標準は、上部アンカー点に取り付けることができるガイドタイプの墜落防止器具に求められる要件、試験方法、マーキング、製造者から提供される情報、およびパッケージングについて詳しく規定しています。 この標準の強みは、墜落防止システムの構成要素としてのガイドタイプの墜落防止器具の性能を保証するための明確かつ具体的な基準を提供している点です。具体的には、EN 363でカバーされる墜落防止システムのサブシステムとしての位置付けがされており、他のタイプの墜落防止器具（EN 353-1またはEN 360で規定されている）との明確な区分がなされています。これにより、利用者は必要な安全要件を満たす製品を容易に特定でき、労働環境における安全性を高めることが可能となります。 また、柔軟なアンカーラインの使用に関する情報も盛り込まれており、さまざまな取り付け条件に対応できる柔軟性があることから、現場での適用範囲も広がります。この点において、EN 353-2:2002は、現代の作業環境における実用性と、労働者の安全を確保するための重要な基盤を提供しています。
SIST EN 353-2:2002 표준은 높이에서 떨어짐에 대한 개인 보호 장비에 관한 중요한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 주요 범위는 유연한 앵커 라인을 포함한 유도형 낙하 방지 장치의 요구 사항, 시험 방법, 제조업체가 제공해야 하는 정보 및 포장 기준을 명확히 하고 있다는 점입니다. 이러한 점에서 SIST EN 353-2:2002는 개인 보호 장비의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 필수 조건들을 포함하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 유도형 낙하 방지 장치의 설계와 성능 요구 사항을 자세히 정의함으로써, 사용자에게 안전한 사용 환경을 제공합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 유연한 앵커 라인과 결합하여 설치 및 사용이 용이하도록 설계되었기 때문에 실제 현장에서의 적용 가능성이 높습니다. 이러한 특성은 높이에서 작업하는 근로자들의 안전을 실질적으로 향상시키는 데 기여합니다. 또한, SIST EN 353-2:2002에 명시된 모든 요구 사항은 EU의 다른 관련 표준과도 잘 연결되어 있어, 전반적인 낙하 방지 시스템의 일환으로 유도형 낙하 방지 장치를 쉽게 통합할 수 있도록 도와줍니다. 따라서 이 표준은 EN 363에 의거한 시스템의 하위 구성 요소로서 중요한 역할을 하며, EN 353-1 또는 EN 360에서 다루는 다른 유형의 낙하 방지 장치와의 연계성도 확보하고 있습니다. 이러한 이유로 SIST EN 353-2:2002 표준은 떨어짐으로 인한 사고를 예방하고, 안전한 작업 환경을 유지하기 위한 물리적 및 법적 요건을 충족시키는 데 있어 매우 중요한 문서로 평가됩니다. 그리고 이 표준은 낙하 방지 장비의 설계 및 사용에 관련된 모든 이해 당사자에게 유용한 가이드를 제공하며, 실질적인 안전성 향상에 기여합니다.
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