SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026
(Amendment)Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and information and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line forming a single product. This anchor line is attached to an upper anchor point for vertical and inclined applications; for horizontal applications, the anchor point can be located at the user’s foot level. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this document are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363:2018. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 or EN 360:2023.
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 04-Nov-2026
- Technical Committee
- OVP - Personal protecting equipment
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 03-Sep-2026
- Due Date
- 21-Jan-2027
Overview
SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 is a draft amendment to the European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) addressing personal fall protection equipment, specifically guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line. This document sets forth updated requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions, and packaging for these guided type fall arrest devices, which are an essential component of fall protection systems designed to ensure safety while working at height or in environments with a risk of falling or slipping.
These systems incorporate a flexible anchor line that attaches to an anchor point-mounted vertically, inclined, or horizontally-providing versatile protection across varied worksite configurations. Devices compliant with SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 are intended to be used as part of comprehensive fall arrest systems covered under EN 363:2018.
Key Topics
This amended standard outlines several key areas for guided type fall arresters with flexible anchor lines:
- Requirements & Performance: Specifies the essential safety and functional requirements for guided type fall arresters, ensuring reliable protection in case of a fall.
- Test Methods: Details comprehensive test procedures for evaluating dynamic and static performance of the device and anchor line, including tests for use in vertical, inclined, and horizontal positions.
- Marking & Instructions: Mandates clear marking for product identification and comprehensive instructions from manufacturers to ensure safe and correct usage.
- Packaging: Defines specifications to safeguard product integrity during transport and storage.
- Amendments: Updates normative references and technical illustrations, such as test arrangements and measurement points, to reflect the latest understanding and best practices.
Applications
Guided type fall arresters with flexible anchor lines, as described in SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026, offer critical safety benefits across multiple industries and use-case scenarios, including:
- Construction Sites: Used by workers operating at height on scaffolding, ladders, building facades, and towers.
- Industrial Maintenance: Essential for maintenance of tall structures such as wind turbines, telecommunications masts, and chimneys.
- Utilities: Popular for electrical line work and pole climbing, where vertical and inclined safety lines are common.
- Warehousing: Useful in environments where elevated platforms or mezzanines pose a fall risk.
The standard's comprehensive scope supports employers, site managers, and health & safety officers in meeting regulatory compliance for fall protection and worker safety, promoting safer work environments across Europe.
Related Standards
SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 references and builds upon several other key European and international standards within the fall protection ecosystem:
- EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017: Specifications for guided type fall arresters on a rigid anchor line.
- EN 360:2023: Covers retractable type fall arresters.
- EN 363:2018: Defines fall arrest systems and their components.
- EN 364:1992 / AC:1993: Test methods for personal protective equipment against falls from a height.
- EN 365:2004 / AC:2006: General requirements for marking and user information.
- EN ISO 9227:2022 / A1:2024: Corrosion tests relevant to product durability.
These documents form a robust framework for fall protection equipment, supporting manufacturers and employers in the selection, testing, and implementation of safe working solutions.
By aligning with SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026, organizations enhance worker safety, reduce accident risks, and comply with harmonized European regulations for fall protection equipment.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Apr-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and information and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line forming a single product. This anchor line is attached to an upper anchor point for vertical and inclined applications; for horizontal applications, the anchor point can be located at the user’s foot level. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this document are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363:2018. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 or EN 360:2023.
This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and information and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line forming a single product. This anchor line is attached to an upper anchor point for vertical and inclined applications; for horizontal applications, the anchor point can be located at the user’s foot level. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this document are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363:2018. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 or EN 360:2023.
SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.60 - Protection against falling and slipping. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 353-2:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 353-2:2025/oprA1:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425; Standardization Mandates: M/571, M/571 Amd 1, M/571 Amd 2. 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-oktober-2026
Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - 2. del: Drseče naprave za zaustavljanje
na gibljivem vodilu
Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible
anchor line
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Teil 2: Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich
beweglicher Führung
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Partie 2 : Antichutes
mobiles incluant un support d'assurage flexible
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 353-2:2024/prA1
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
EN 353-2:2024
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
August 2026
ICS 13.340.60
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type
fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Teil 2:
chutes de hauteur - Partie 2 : Antichutes mobiles Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich beweglicher
incluant un support d'assurage flexible Führung
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 160.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 353-2:2024. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN 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 CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative references” .
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