SIST EN 1498:2006

Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loops

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for rescue loops. Rescue loops conforming to this European Standard are used as components of rescue systems.

Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstungen - Rettungsschlaufen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung und Informationen des Herstellers für Rettungsschlaufen fest. Rettungsschlaufen, die dieser Europäischen Norm entsprechen, werden als Bestandteile von Rettungssystemen verwendet.

Equipement de protection personnel contre les chutes - Sangles de sauvetage

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d’essai, le marquage et la notice d’information du fabricant relatifs aux sangles de sauvetage. Les sangles de sauvetage conformes à la présente Norme européenne sont utilisées comme composants d’un équipement de sauvetage.

Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - Rešilne zanke

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2006
• ICS: 13.340.60 - Protection against falling and slipping
• Technical Committee: OVP - Personal protecting equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2006
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2006
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2006
• Ref Project: EN 1498:2006 - Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loops

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 1498:1996 - Rescue equipment - Rescue loops
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2006

Overview

EN 1498:2006 - Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loops (CEN) defines safety, performance and testing requirements for rescue loops used as components of rescue systems. The standard covers design, materials, strength tests, corrosion resistance, marking and the information the manufacturer must supply. Rescue loops conforming to EN 1498:2006 are intended to hold and position a rescuee during evacuation or retrieval operations.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Rescue loop classes
  • Class A: holds the rescuee with straps around the back and under the arms.
  • Class B: supports the rescuee in a sitting position.
  • Class C: holds the rescuee head-down with straps around the ankles.
• Ergonomics and construction
  • Primary strap width ≥ 40 mm.
  • No sharp edges or burrs; components must be visually inspectable.
  • Attachment elements (eyes) must accept a rod/connector of 25 mm diameter.
• Materials
  • Webbings and yarns of filament/multifilament synthetic fibres with breaking tenacity ≥ 0.6 N/tex.
  • Sewing threads contrasting in colour for visual inspection.
• Strength and performance tests
  • Dynamic strength test: uses a torso dummy (classes A/B) or a test mass (class C) with mass equal to the maximum rated load (minimum 100 kg). Test lanyard per EN 892; two drop tests are performed (repeat within 15 minutes). Drop height and apparatus follow EN 364 procedures.
  • Static strength test: apply 10 × maximum rated load, but at least 15 kN, for 3 minutes; no breaking or detachment allowed.
  • Corrosion resistance: metal parts tested (salt spray) in accordance with ISO 9227; only functional corrosion failures are disallowed.
• Connectors and references
  • Connectors must conform to EN 362. Normative references include EN 363, EN 364, EN 365, EN 892, ISO 9227.
• Marking and documentation
  • Marking (Clause 6) and manufacturer information (Clause 7) are mandatory, including maximum rated load and usage instructions.

Applications and who uses EN 1498:2006

• Manufacturers and designers of rescue loops and rescue system components.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors performing dynamic and static strength and corrosion tests.
• Safety managers, procurement officers and specifiers selecting personal fall protection equipment for industrial rescue, confined-space retrieval, emergency services and building maintenance.
• Training providers and inspection bodies responsible for periodic examination and maintenance of rescue equipment.

Related standards

• EN 362 (connectors), EN 363 (fall arrest systems), EN 364 (test methods), EN 365 (instructions and maintenance), EN 892 (test lanyard rope), ISO 9227 (salt spray corrosion tests).

Keywords: EN 1498:2006, rescue loops, personal fall protection equipment, rescue systems, dynamic strength test, static strength test, EN 362, EN 892.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loopsOsebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - Rešilne zankeEquipement de protection personnel contre les chutes - Sangles de sauvetagePersönliche Absturzschutzausrüstungen - RettungsschlaufenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1498:2006SIST EN 1498:2006en13.340.60Protection against falling and slippingICS:SIST EN 1498:19961DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1498:200601-december-2006

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1498November 2006ICS 13.340.60Supersedes EN 1498:1996
English VersionPersonal fall protection equipment - Rescue loopsEquipement de protection personnel contre les chutes -Sangles de sauvetagePersönliche Absturzschutzausrüstungen -RettungsschlaufenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 September 2006.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 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.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, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1498:2006: E

Page Foreword.3 1 Scope.4 2 Normative references.4 3 Terms and definitions.4 4 Requirements.7 4.1 Ergonomics.7 4.2 Materials and construction.7 4.3 Dynamic strength.7 4.4 Static strength.7 4.5 Corrosion resistance.8 4.6 Marking and information.8 5 Test methods.8 5.1 Examination of design.8 5.2 Dynamic strength test.8 5.3 Static strength test.12 5.4 Corrosion resistance test.14 6 Marking.14 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer.15 Annex A (informative)
Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous edition EN 1498:1996.16
Figures Figure 1 — Example of a rescue loop class A.5 Figure 2 — Example of a rescue loop class B.5 Figure 3 — Example of a rescue loop class C fitted to a rescuee.6 Figure 4 — Test form for the test of a rescue loop class C.8 Figure 5 — Bowline knot.9 Figure 6 — Test lanyard for the dynamic strength test.9 Figure 7 — Dynamic strength test for rescue loops classes A and B.10 Figure 8 — Dynamic strength test for rescue loops class C.11 Figure 9 — Static strength test for rescue loops class A.12 Figure 10 — Static strength test for rescue loops class B.13 Figure 11 — Static strength test for rescue loops class C.14

Key 1 rescue loop 2 torso dummy 3 primary strap 4 adjustment element 5 attachment element Figure 1 — Example of a rescue loop class A 3.3 rescue loop class B rescue loop designed and constructed in such a way that, during the rescue process, the rescuee is held in a sitting position by the straps of the rescue loop NOTE See Figure 2.
Key 1 rescue loop 2 torso dummy 3 central strap (secondary strap) 4 attachment element NOTE Primary straps are not shown. Figure 2 — Example of a rescue loop class B

Key 1 rescue loop 2 primary strap 3 attachment element Figure 3 — Example of a rescue loop class C fitted to a rescuee 3.5 primary strap strap intended by the manufacturer to support the body or exert pressure on the body during a rescue NOTE Other straps are called secondary straps. 3.6 attachment point specific connecting point for the attachment to other components, consisting of one or more attachment elements 3.7 rescue system personal fall protection system by which a person can rescue themselves or others, in such a way that a fall is prevented 3.8 personal fall protection system assembly of components for protection against falls from a height at work, including at least a body holding device connected to a reliable anchor NOTE Excludes systems for professional and private sports activities. 3.9 maximum rated load (of a rescue loop) maximum mass of the person, including tools and equipment, as specified by the manufacturer for the rescue loop NOTE Maximum rated load is expressed in kilograms.
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