prEN 795
(Main)Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
This European Standard specifies requirements for performance and associated test methods for single-user anchor devices which are not permanently secured to the structure. These anchor devices incorporate stationary or travelling (mobile) anchor points designed for the attachment of components of a personal fall protection system in accordance with EN 363:2018.
This European Standard also gives requirements for marking and instructions for use, and guidance on
installation.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
- anchor devices intended to allow more than one user to be attached at any one time;
- anchor devices used in any sports or recreational activity;
- equipment designed to conform to EN 516:2006;
- permanent anchor devices and roof safety hooks conforming to EN 17235;
- elements or parts of structures which were installed for use other than as anchor points or anchor
devices, e.g., beams, girders;
- structural anchors (see 3.3).
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Anschlageinrichtungen
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Dispositifs d'ancrage
Le présent document définit des exigences de performances et des méthodes d'essai associées pour les dispositifs d'ancrage à un seul utilisateur qui ne sont pas attachés à demeure à la structure. Ces dispositifs d'ancrage comprennent des points d'ancrage fixes ou mobiles, destinés à la connexion de composants d'un système de protection individuelle contre les chutes conformément à l'EN 363:2018.
Le présent document définit également des exigences pour le marquage et le mode d'emploi, et donne des recommandations relatives à l'installation.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas :
aux dispositifs d'ancrage destinés à permettre à plusieurs utilisateurs d'être attachés en même temps ;
aux dispositifs d'ancrage utilisés dans les activités sportives ou récréatives ;
aux équipements conçus pour être conformes à l'EN 516:2006 ;
aux dispositifs d'ancrage et systèmes d'ancrage avec crochet de sécurité fixés à demeure conformes à l'EN 172351 ;
aux éléments ou aux parties de structures qui ont été installés dans le but d'être utilisés à des fins autres que celles de points d'ancrage ou de dispositifs d'ancrage, par exemple des poutres, des longerons ;
aux ancres structurelles (voir 3.3).
Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine - Sidrišča
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2023
Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine - Sidrišča
Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Anschlageinrichtungen
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Dispositifs d'ancrage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 795
ICS:
13.340.60 Zaščita pred padci in zdrsi Protection against falling and
slipping
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2022
ICS 13.340.60 Will supersede EN 795:2012
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung -
chutes - Dispositifs d'ancrage Anschlageinrichtungen
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.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements . 14
4.1 General. 14
4.2 Materials . 15
4.2.1 Metal parts. 15
4.2.2 Rope and webbing . 15
4.2.3 Connectors . 15
4.3 Design and ergonomics . 15
4.4 Specific requirements . 16
4.4.1 Type I anchor devices . 16
4.4.2 Type II anchor devices . 16
4.4.3 Type III anchor devices . 16
4.4.4 Type I, II and III anchor devices including a FAL . 17
4.4.5 Type I, II and III anchor devices including a RAL . 18
4.5 Marking and information . 19
5 Test methods . 19
5.1 General. 19
5.2 Test arrangement and apparatus . 20
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance . 20
5.2.2 Dynamic strength test apparatus for types I and II anchor devices . 21
5.2.3 Static strength test apparatus . 21
5.2.4 Dynamic performance test apparatus for type III anchor devices . 22
5.3 Type I anchor device . 22
5.3.1 General. 22
5.3.2 Deformation . 24
5.3.3 Dynamic strength . 24
5.3.4 Static strength . 30
5.4 Type II anchor devices . 31
5.4.1 General. 31
5.4.2 Deformation . 31
5.4.3 Dynamic strength . 31
5.4.4 Static strength . 35
5.5 Type III anchor devices . 38
5.5.1 General. 38
5.5.2 Deformation . 38
5.5.3 Dynamic performance . 38
5.5.4 Static strength . 40
5.6 Corrosion resistance . 41
6 Marking . 41
7 Manufacturer’s instructions and information . 42
Annex A (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of EN 795 . 44
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
the previous edition EN 795:2012 . 46
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Regulation 2016/425 aimed to be covered . 49
Bibliography . 51
European foreword
This document (prEN 795:2022) 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 document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 795:2012.
A list of technical changes between this edition and EN 795:2012 is given in Annex B.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
Introduction
A reliable anchor device is an essential component of any personal fall protection system.
This document is intended to act as a complementary standard for existing European Standards covering
other components used in personal fall protection systems.
The scope and the requirements are based on the philosophy that anchor devices are rated to sustain the
maximum dynamic force generated in a fall from a height by the mass of one person, including any
equipment carried. The static strength tests are based on a minimum factor of safety of two. To allow for
foreseeable misuse of equipment, this document provides requirements and test methods for anchor
devices used in personal fall protection systems in accordance with EN 363:2018, even if their intended
use is for restraint.
Requirements and test methods for multi-user anchor devices, i.e. anchor devices that allow more than
one user to be attached at any one time, are not addressed in this document but advice is provided in a
separate CEN Technical Specification.
This document is intended for the type testing of new products before placing them on the market and
gives only minimum performance requirements. It is essential that anchor devices are designed and
manufactured so that, in the foreseeable conditions of use for which they are intended, the user is able to
perform the risk-related activity while being appropriately protected at the highest possible level.
Manufacturers may wish to bear these points in mind when deciding on the actual performance of their
products.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for performance and associated test methods for single-user
anchor devices which are not permanently secured to the structure. These anchor devices incorporate
stationary or travelling (mobile) anchor points designed for the attachment of components of a personal
fall protection system in accordance with EN 363:2018.
This document also gives requirements for marking and instructions for use, and guidance on installation.
This document is not applicable to:
— anchor devices intended to allow more than one user to be attached at any one time;
— anchor devices used in any sports or recreational activity;
— equipment designed to conform to EN 516:2006;
— permanent anchor devices and roof safety hooks conforming to EN 17235 ;
— elements or parts of structures which were installed for use other than as anchor points or anchor
devices, e.g. beams, girders;
— structural anchors (see 3.3).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 360:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Retractable type fall arresters
EN 362:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors
EN 363:2018, Personal fall protection equipment - Personal fall protection systems
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Test methods
EN 365:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - General requirements for
instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
EN 892:2012+A2:2021, Mountaineering equipment — Dynamic mountaineering ropes — Safety
requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9227:2017, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2017)
ISO 2232:1990, Round drawn wire for general purpose non-alloy steel wire ropes and for large diameter
steel wire ropes — Specifications
EN 39:2001, Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds - Technical delivery conditions
1 Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 17235:2018.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
anchor system
system intended for use as part of a personal fall protection system that incorporates an anchor device
and/or a linking element and/or a structural anchor (see Figure 1)
Note 1 to entry: Items shown in light grey in all figures throughout this standard are structural parts which are not
covered by this standard and shown for clarity only.
a) b)
c) d)
Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure (not part of the anchor device) 5 structural anchor, e.g. mechanically or resin fixed
(not part of the anchor device)
3 linking element
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device
3.2
anchor device
assembly of elements which incorporates one or more anchor points or mobile anchor points that can
include a linking element, is intended for use as part of a personal fall protection system and is designed
to be temporarily attached to and removable from the structure and to be part of the anchor system
3.2.1
type I anchor device
anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points with the need for a structural anchor/structural
anchors to attach it to the structure (see Figure 2) and which may include a flexible or rigid anchor line
(see Figure 5a) with or without a mobile anchor point
Note 1 to entry: Anchor points may rotate or swivel when in use, where they are designed to do so.
Note 2 to entry: A stand-alone FAL can be a type I anchor device (see Figure 7).
Note 3 to entry: A davit can be a type 1 anchor device (see Figure 2c).
3.2.2
type II anchor device
anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points without the need for a structural
anchor/structural anchors to attach it to the structure (see Figure 3) and which may include a flexible or
rigid anchor line (see Figure 5b and Figure 6) with or without a mobile anchor point
Note 1 to entry: Anchor points may rotate or swivel when in use, where they are designed to do so.
Note 2 to entry: A tripod, quadpod, gantry or davit are examples of a type II anchor device with legs (see Figures 3a
and 3e).
3.2.3
type III anchor device
anchor device for use on surfaces up to 5° from the horizontal with one or more stationary anchor points
where the performance relies solely on mass and friction between itself and the surface (see Figure 4)
and which may include a flexible or rigid anchor line (see Figure 5c) with or without a mobile anchor
point
Note 1 to entry: Anchor points may rotate or swivel when in use, where they are designed to do so.
3.3
structural anchor
element or elements which are designed for use in conjunction with a personal fall protection system and
to be permanently incorporated into a structure
Note 1 to entry: A structural anchor is not part of the anchor device.
Note 2 to entry: Examples of a structural anchor is a permanent anchor device conforming to EN 17235 or an
element that is cast-in, welded, mechanically or bonded by resin to the structure.
3.4
linking element
element or elements of the anchor device used to connect/fix the anchor device to the structure, and
which is/are removable from the structure
Note 1 to entry: A connector conforming to EN 362 can be a linking element.
3.5
locking element
element or elements which is an integral part(s) of the anchor device used to lock the anchor device to
the structure or the structural anchor
3.6
anchor point
point on an anchor device where personal fall protection equipment is intended to be attached
3.7
extremity anchor
type I, II or III anchor device which connects the extremity of a flexible anchor line or rigid anchor line
onto the structure
3.8
intermediate anchor
type I, II or III anchor device or other element located between the extremity anchors, which connects a
flexible anchor line or a rigid anchor line onto the structure
Note 1 to entry: Intermediate supports, e.g. a flexible anchor line guide, which are not intended to withstand the
load, are not intermediate anchors.
3.9
mobile anchor point
element with an anchor point which is intended to travel along an anchor line
3.10
man-made fibre
fibre obtained by a manufacturing process
Note 1 to entry: Man-made fibres refer to ISO/TR 11827:2012.
3.11
flexible anchor line
FAL
flexible line between extremity anchors to which personal fall protection equipment can be attached
either directly by a connector or through a mobile anchor point, which deviates from the horizontal by
not more than 15° (when measured between the extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along
its length)
Note 1 to entry: A flexible anchor line can be a wire rope, fibre rope, or webbing.
Note 2 to entry: Extremity and intermediate anchors can be a type I, type II or type III anchor device.
3.12
rigid anchor line
RAL
rigid line between extremity anchors to which personal fall protection equipment can be attached either
directly by a connector or through a mobile anchor point, which deviates from the horizontal by not more
than 15° (when measured between the extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along its length)
Note 1 to entry: A rigid anchor line can be a rigid profile, e.g. a rigid tube or rigid rail.
Note 2 to entry: Extremity and intermediate anchors can be a type I, type II or type III anchor device.
a) Eyebolt b) Eyebolt
c) Davit
Key
1 anchor point 3 structure 5 structural anchor
2 anchor 4 locking
device element
Figure 2 — Examples of type I anchor devices with a locking element and a structural anchor
a) Tripod b) Sling
c) Door anchor d) Beam anchor
e) Davit (freestanding or counterweighted) f) Eyebolt
Key
1 anchor point 3 structure
2 anchor device 4 locking element
Figure 3 — Examples of type II anchor devices
Key
1 anchor point 3 structure
2 mass
Figure 4 — Example of a type III anchor device
a) Type I anchor device including a FAL
b) Type II anchor device including a FAL
c) Type III anchor device including a FAL
Key
1 extremity anchor 3 intermediate anchor 5 adjusting device
2 flexible anchor line 4 mobile anchor point
Figure 5 — Examples of a type I, II and III anchor devices with a FAL
Key
1 extremity or intermediate anchor (e.g. clamping 3 rigid anchor line 5 end stop
bracket) joiner
2 mobile anchor point 4 rigid anchor line
Figure 6 — Example of a type II anchor device with a RAL
Key
1 linking element 3 flexible anchor line
2 adjusting device 4 mobile anchor
point
Figure 7 — Example of a stand-alone FAL as a type I anchor device
4 Requirements
4.1 General
Table 1 — Overview of anchor devices and types
Type
Examples of anchor devices I II III Comments
Eyebolt (requiring structural
anchor)
Eyebolt (not requiring
structural anchor)
Anchor Sling
Door Anchor
Beam Anchor
FAL can be combined with type
Flexible Anchor Line
I, II and III anchor devices
RAL can be combined with type
Rigid Anchor Line
I, II and III anchor devices
Tripod (quadpod, gantry)
Mass friction (deadweight)
anchor
Davit (structural socket) See Note 2
Davit
See Note 2
(freestanding/counterweight)
NOTE See Annex A for additional information on types of anchor devices.
A davit arm which is removable and can be used either with a type 1 structural socket, or a type 2
freestanding socket should be tested as a type I and type II anchor device.
4.1.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall be designed in such a way that they
can be removed from the structure without damaging the structure or the anchor device, thus allowing
its reuse.
4.1.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, U-bolt clamps including those conforming to EN 13411-5
shall not be used to form a termination in the flexible anchor line.
4.1.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, it shall not be possible for elements with an anchor point
to become detached unintentionally. If the element or mobile anchor point can be removed, it shall be
designed such that it can only be attached and detached after executing two separate, consecutive and
deliberate manual actions.
4.1.4 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall be of such a design and size to allow
connectors to rotate freely and sit in the anchor point in the preferred load bearing position.
4.1.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, elements shall not appear to be positively locked
together when incorrectly assembled, adjusted or fitted, e.g. when adjusting and locking the legs of a
tripod, when fitting and removing an eyebolt.
4.1.6 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, the mass of any element of an anchor device that is
intended to be transported by a single person shall not exceed 25 kg.
4.1.7 If the anchor device is equipped with a fall indicator, the indicator shall clearly indicate a fall has
occurred after the dynamic strength test(s).
4.1.8 Where the information provided by the manufacturer permits loading in more than one direction
(e.g. in tension and in shear) anchor devices shall be tested in each safety critical direction (see 7 c).
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Metal parts
4.2.1.1 After testing in accordance with 5.6, there shall be no corrosion of the base material. The
presence of tarnishing and white scaling is acceptable. Metal parts of anchor devices shall show no
evidence of corrosion that would affect their functional operation, e.g. the correct operation of moving
elements.
NOTE Conformity to this requirement does not imply suitability for use in a marine environment.
4.2.1.2 If steel wire ropes are galvanised, the galvanisation shall be in accordance with
ISO 2232:1990.
4.2.2 Rope and webbing
4.2.2.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, fibre ropes, webbing and sewing threads shall be
made from man-made fibres with a tenacity of at least 0,6 N/tex.
NOTE 1 0,6 N/tex is based on the information given in EN ISO 9554:2019, Annex A.
NOTE 2 Examples of suitable materials for use in rope and webbing are polyamide, polyester and mixtures of
polyamide and polyester.
4.2.2.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, threads used for sewing shall be of a contrasting
shade or colour when compared to the rope or webbing to facilitate visual inspection.
4.2.3 Connectors
When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, connectors incorporated in anchor devices shall meet the
requirements of EN 362:2004, 4.1 to 4.5.
4.3 Design and ergonomics
When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall not have sharp edges or burrs that may
cause injury to the user or that may cut, abrade or otherwise damage itself or any part of the personal fall
protection equipment that may come into contact with it.
It is recommended that exposed edges or corners of elements are relieved either with a radius of at least
0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm × 45°.
4.4 Specific requirements
4.4.1 Type I anchor devices
4.4.1.1 When tested in accordance with 5.3.2 (deformation test), no part of a type I anchor device
which is intended to deform, e.g. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more
than 10 mm in the direction of loading.
NOTE The test is to check resistance to deformation and does not represent the weight of the user.
4.4.1.2 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3 (dynamic strength test), the anchor device shall not
release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.4.1.3 When tested in accordance with 5.3.4 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the
load.
4.4.1.4 Where the anchor device has more than one anchor point repeat the tests in 5.3.2 to 5.3.4 for
each anchor point.
4.4.2 Type II anchor devices
4.4.2.1 When tested in accordance with 5.4.2 (deformation test), no part of a type II anchor device,
excluding rope and webbing slings manufactured from man-made fibres, which is intended to deform,
e.g. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the direction of
loading.
NOTE The test is to check resistance to deformation and does not represent the weight of the user.
4.4.2.2 When tested in accordance with 5.4.3 (dynamic strength test), the anchor device shall not
release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.4.2.3 When tested in accordance with 5.4.4 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the
load.
4.4.2.4 Where the information provided by the manufacturer permits use in more than one
configuration, e.g. a tripod or quadpod with anchor points at the head and on a leg, each configuration
shall be tested and meet the requirements of 4.4.2.1 to 4.4.2.3.
If a type II anchor device (e.g. a tripod) is intended to be used with a rescue lifting device (see
EN 1496:2017), it is recommended that the whole unit should meet the following requirements:
4.1 General, 4.2 Materials, 4.3 Design and ergonomics and 4.4.2 Type II anchor devices.
4.4.3 Type III anchor devices
4.4.3.1 When tested in accordance with 5.5.2 (deformation test), no part of the anchor device which
is intended to deform, e.g. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than
10 mm in the direction of loading.
NOTE The test is to check resistance to deformation and does not represent the weight of the user.
4.4.3.2 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3 (dynamic performance test), at the maximum angle the
manufacturer permits with a limit of 5° under wet conditions, the anchor device shall not release the rigid
test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. Three min after the drop test, the
displacement L of the leading edge of the anchor device shall not exceed 1 000 mm and the anchor device
shall remain stationary. The displacements L and H shall be recorded (see Figure 11).
4.4.3.3 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3.1.4 to 5.5.3.1.7 (post-arrest suspension test), the
leading edge of the anchor device where it is in contact with the surface shall not displace more than
10,0 mm after a period of 3 min, after which it shall remain stationary.
4.4.3.4 When tested in accordance with 5.5.4 (static strength test), the anchor point shall hold the
load.
4.4.4 Type I, II and III anchor devices including a FAL
4.4.4.1 When type I, II and III anchor devices include a FAL the following additional requirements
shall be met.
4.4.4.2 When tested in accordance with 5.3.2.2, 5.4.2.2 or 5.5.2.2 (deformation test), no part of the
extremity anchors, intermediate anchors or mobile anchor point which is intended to deform, i.e. to
absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the direction of loading.
4.4.4.3 Performance predictions based on calculations or test results shall be available for
configurations of anchor devices and FAL as described in 5.3.1.2.1, including information on:
a) the maximum deflection of the FAL;
b) the maximum load applied to the extremity anchor and those intermediate or corner units that are
considered to be in-line fittings. Alternatively, for devices that do not incorporate an extremity
anchor, e.g. a circular device, the maximum load in the anchor line.
4.4.4.4 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3.3, 5.4.3.4, 5.4.4.4 and 5.5.3.2 (single-span dynamic test)
and 5.3.3.4, 5.4.3.5, 5.4.4.5 and 5.5.3.3 (multi-span dynamic test) with the mobile anchor point at the
centre of the span, the load at the extremities and the maximum dynamic deflection of the FAL shall not
vary by more than 20 % from those predicted. Where the load at the extremity anchor is equal to or less
than 3 kN and the deflection of the FAL is equal to or less than 250 mm the 20 % requirement does not
apply. For a test arrangement that includes a corner (see Figure 13) the prediction for the force value
does not apply to the extremity anchor after the corner anchor.
4.4.4.5 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3.3, 5.4.3.4 and 5.5.3.2 (single-span dynamic test) and
5.3.3.4, 5.4.3.5 and 5.5.3.3 (multi-span dynamic tests), the assembly made up by the anchor devices and
FAL shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. No part
of the assembly shall break.
4.4.4.6 When tested in accordance with 5.3.4.3, 5.4.4.4 and 5.5.4.2 (static strength test) with the
mobile anchor point;
— on an intermediate anchor,
— on a corner anchor,
— on an entry/exit line fitting and on a joint in the FAL,
— in the middle of the longest span with a joint in the FAL,
where these are part of the assembly, the anchor devices and FAL including all load bearing elements,
line fittings and terminations (e.g. swaged connections, sewn loops, spliced terminations) shall hold a
+1,0
load of (12 ) kN. For non-metallic elements the static load shall be increased to 1,5 times that
recorded in the static strength test.
NOTE Non-metallic elements may be tested independently.
4.4.4.7 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3.3, 5.4.3.4 and 5.5.3.2 (single-span dynamic test), 5.3.3.4,
5.4.3.5 and 5.5.3.3 (multi-span dynamic test) and 5.3.4.3, 5.4.4.4 and 5.5.4.2 (static strength tests), the
mobile anchor point shall not become detached from the FAL.
4.4.4.8 Where the FAL is fixed in the intermediate or corner anchor (i.e. the intermediate and corner
anchors effectively become extremity anchors), multi-span anchor devices shall be tested as single-span
assembly.
4.4.4.9 For type III anchor devices that include a FAL after a minimum of 3 min measure and record
the displacement of the trailing edge of the type III anchor device in the direction of movement from its
original position.
4.4.5 Type I, II and III anchor devices including a RAL
4.4.5.1 When type I, II and III anchor devices include a rigid anchor line the following additional
requirements shall be met.
4.4.5.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, rigid anchor lines shall include end stops.
4.4.5.3 When tested in accordance with 5.3.2.1, 5.4.2.1 and 5.5.2.1 (deformation test), no part of the
anchor device which is intended to deform, i.e. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent
deformation of more than 10 mm in the direction of loading.
4.4.5.4 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3.5, 5.4.3.6 and 5.5.3.4 (dynamic test), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.4.5.5 When tested in accordance with 5.3.4.4, 5.4.4.5 and 5.5.4.3 (static strength test), all load
bearing elements, including mobile anchor points, rigid anchor lines, rigid anchor line fixings, rigid
anchor line joints, junctions and terminations (e.g. welded connections, bolted terminations) shall hold a
+1,0
load of (12 ) kN. For non-metallic elements the static load shall be increased to 1,5 times that
recorded in the static strength test.
NOTE Non-metallic elements may be tested independently.
4.4.5.6 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3.5, 5.4.3.6 and 5.5.3.4 (dynamic test) and 5.3.4.4, 5.4.4.5
and 5.5.4.3 (static strength test), the mobile anchor point shall not become detached from the rigid anchor
line.
4.4.5.7 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3.5, 5.4.3.6 and 5.5.3.4 (dynamic test) and 5.3.4.4, 5.4.4.5
and 5.5.4.3 (static strength test) with the mobile anchor point at the end stop, the mobile anchor point
shall not become detached from the rigid anchor line.
4.4.5.8 If the manufacturer permits installation of the rigid anchor line at an angle of between 5° and
15° from the horizontal, the anchor device shall be tested in accordance with 5.3.3.5, 5.4.3.6 and 5.5.3.4
(dynamic test) at the maximum angle permitted. During this test, the mobile anchor point shall not travel
along the rigid anchor line more than 1 m.
4.4.5.9 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3.4 (dynamic test), the anchor device shall not release the
rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. After a minimum of 3 min measure
and record the displacement of the trailing edge of the type III anchor device in the direction of movement
from its original position.
4.5 Marking and information
4.5.1 Marking shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
4.5.2 Manufacturer’s instructions and information shall be supplied with the anchor device in
accordance with Clause 7.
5 Test methods
5.1 General
Table 2 — Overview of test methods
Testing I II III
Deformation test (clause) (non-FAL/RAL) 5.3.2 5.4.2 5.5.2
Deformation test (clause) with FAL 5.3.2.2 5.4.2.2 5.5.2.2
Deformation test (clause) with RAL 5.3.2.1 5.4.2.1 5.5.2.1
Dynamic Test (Clause)
— non-Davit Type (standard) 5.3.3.1 5.4.3.1 5.3.3
— Davit Type 5.3.3.2 n/a n/a
— Tripod or Freestanding Davit Type
n/a 5.4.3.2 n/a
(anchor point NOT ON leg or post)
— Tripod or Freestanding Davit Type
n/a 5.4.3.3 n/a
(anchor point ON leg or post)
— Including FAL single span 5.3.3.3 5.4.3.4 (5.3.3.3) 5.5.3.2
— Including FAL multi span 5.3.3.4 5.4.3.5 (5.3.3.4) 5.5.3.3
— Including RAL 5.3.3.5 5.4.3.6 (5.3.3.5) 5.5.3.4
Static Test
— non-Davit Type (standard/without legs) 5.3.4.1 5.4.4.1 5.5.4.1
5.3.4.2.1
5.4.4.2 n/a
— Davit Type (anchor point not on post) (5.4.4.2)
5.3.4.2.2
5.4.4.3 n/a
— Davit Type (anchor point on post) (5.4.4.3)
— Including FAL 5.3.4.3 5.4.4.4 5.5.4.2
— Including RAL 5.3.4.4 5.4.4.5 5.5.4.3
5.1.1 Install the anchor device in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.1.2 Apply static and dynamic loads in all principal configuration(s) and direction(s) that may occur
in service necessary to ensure that the anchor device is safe, taking into account foreseeable misuse.
5.1.3 Where there is no requirement for one test to follow another, a new anchor device may be used
for each test.
5.1.4 When tested statically and dynamically, anchor devices may yield, deform or elongate.
5.1.5 Use a new test lanyard for each dynamic test.
5.1.6 Determine the mass of any element of an anchor device that is intended to be transported by a
single person by weighing or calculation provided by the manufacturer.
5.1.7 Verify by checking appropriate documentation and/or by visual and/or tactile examination
and/or by weighing of the anchor device that it meets the requirements of 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5,
4.1.6, 4.2.2.1, 4.2.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3, 4.4.5.2.
5.2 Test arrangement and apparatus
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance
5.2.1.1 Using a rigid test mass and a test lanyard determine the free fall distance of the rigid test mass
+0,5
) kN in the dynamic strength tests by carrying out a test
required to generate a fall arrest load of (9
using a rigid anchor point fixed to the structure.
5.2.1.2 The rigid test mass shall be a minimum of 100 kg and a maximum of 200 kg. The test lanyard
shall be made from an unused sample of 11 mm single mountaineering rope which conforms to EN 892:
2012+A1:2021 with sewn terminations and a minimum overall length of 1 m and a maximum overall
±
length of 2 m. The mountaineering rope shall have an impact force of (9 1,5) kN in the first dynamic
test as described in EN 892:2012+A1:2021 (refer to the information supplied by the rope manufacturer).
See Figure 8.
5.2.1.3 The test apparatus configuration used in the dynamic strength test (e.g. number/size of
pulleys, wire rope connecting line, length of connecting line) shall remain the same for each test.
Key
1 sewn termination 3 attachment point
2 termination loop
Figure 8 — Example of the test lanyard for dynamic strength tests and dynamic performance
tests
5.2.2 Dynamic strength test apparatus for types I and II anchor devices
5.2.2.1 Use a rigid test structure so constructed that its natural frequency (of vibration) in the vertical
axis at the anchor point is not less than 100 Hz and so that the application of a load of 20 kN on the anchor
point does not cause a deflection greater than 1 mm.
5.2.2.2 Use a force measurement apparatus in accordance with EN 364:1992, 4.4.2.
5.2.2.3 Use a test lanyard and a rigid test mass as described in 5.2.1.
5.2.2.4 In the dynamic strength tests for type II anchor devices with legs, use a connecting line made
of steel wire rope 8 mm diameter of a 7 × 19 construction with a steel wire rope core and fitted with
swaged eyelet terminations.
5.2.3 Static strength test apparatus
5.2.3.1 Use force measuring apparatus capable of measuring forces from 1,2 kN to 20 kN with an
accuracy of ± 2 %.
5.2.3.2 In the static strength tests for type II anchor devices with legs, use a connecting line made of
steel wire rope 8 mm diameter of a 7 × 19 construction with a steel wire rope core and fitted with swaged
eyelet terminations.
5.2.4 Dynamic performance test apparatus for type III anchor devices
Use a connecting line made of steel wire rope, 8 mm diameter of a 7 × 19 construction with a steel wire
rope core and fitted with swaged eyelet terminations between the test lanyard and load cell at the anchor
±
device. Use a test lanyard as described in 5.2.1 and a rigid test mass of (200 1) kg rigidly connected to
an eyebolt positioned centrally for secure connection. Use a galvanised steel scaffold tube with an outside
diameter of 48,3 mm and wall thickness of 4 mm in accordance with EN 39:2001. Securely fix the scaffold
tube to the test apparatus so that it does not rotate when subjected to the test load and positioned in line
with the anchor point on the anchor device. An example of a dynamic performance test apparatus is
shown in Figure 9.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
H displacement of rigid test mass 2 test lanyard 5 test surface
L displacement of anchor device 3 connecting line 6 scaffold tube
1 rigid test mass 4 pulleys 7 load cell
Figure 9 — Example of a dynamic performance test apparatus for type III anchor devices
5.3 Type I anchor device
5.3.1 General
5.3.1.1 For type I anchor devices, including davit type anchor devices install the anchor device in or
on the test apparatus, as appropriate, in accordance with the manufacturer`s instructions and
information. Where relevant, use (a) linking element(s) or structural anchor(s) as recommended in the
manufacturer’s instructions and information, into or onto a sample of construction material(s), also
recommended in the manufacturer`s instructions and information.
5.3.1.2 For type I anchor devices that include a FAL install the anchor device in or on the test
apparatus, as appropriate, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and information,
±
horizontally with a tolerance of 3°. Where relevant, use the linking element and/or extremity and
intermediate anchor as recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions and information, into or onto a
sample of construction material(s) also recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions and
information.
5.3.1.2.1 Arrange the test configuration(s) taking into account the following:
a) the loading directions in use (e.g. in tension, in shear);
b) the span length;
NOTE A span equals the distance between FAL fixings, e.g. extremity anchor and intermediate anchor.
c) corners (internal and external corners, deviation of FAL);
d) types and combinations of components, e.g. energy absorber(s), terminations, intermediate anchors,
extremity anchors, mobile anchor point, FAL(s).
5.3.1.2.2 If the anchor device does no
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