SIST-TS CEN/TS 16415:2013

Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices - Recommendations for anchor devices for use by more than one person simultaneously

This Technical Specification sets out recommendations for requirements, test apparatus, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for anchor devices intended for use by more than one user simultaneously.
This Technical Specification is not applicable to:
-   anchor devices intended to allow only one user to be attached at any one time, which are covered by EN 795:2012;
-   anchor devices used in any sports or recreational activity;
-   equipment designed to conform to EN 516 or EN 517;
-   elements or parts of structures which were installed for use other than as anchor points or anchor devices, e.g. beams, girders;
-   structural anchors.
NOTE   Requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for anchor devices intended for use by a single user are covered by European Standard EN 795:2012.

Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Anschlageinrichtungen - Empfehlungen für die Benutzung von Anschlageinrichtungen gleichzeitig durch mehrere Personen

Diese Technische Spezifikation stellt Empfehlungen für die Anforderungen, die Prüfeinrichtung, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung sowie Informationen auf, die vom Hersteller für Anschlageinrichtungen, die zur gleichzeitigen Verwendung durch mehrere Personen vorgesehen sind, zur Verfügung gestellt werden.
Diese Technische Spezifikation gilt nicht für:
 Anschlageinrichtungen, die so ausgelegt sind, dass die Benutzung durch nur eine Person zu derselben Zeit möglich ist, die in EN 795:2012 behandelt werden;
 Anschlageinrichtungen, die bei Sport- oder Freizeitaktivitäten verwendet werden;
 Anschlageinrichtungen, die so ausgelegt sind, dass sie EN 516 oder EN 517 entsprechen;
 Einzelteile oder Bestandteile von baulichen Einrichtungen, die nicht als Anschlagpunkte oder Anschlageinrichtungen, sondern für einen anderen Verwendungszweck z. B. als Balken, Träger, eingebaut wurden;
 baulich verankerte Befestigungsmittel.
ANMERKUNG Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren, Kennzeichnung sowie Informationen, die vom Hersteller für Anschlageinrichtungen zur Verfügung gestellt werden, die für die Nutzung von einer Person vorgesehen sind, werden in EN 795:2012 behandelt

Equipements de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Dispositifs d’ancrage - Recommandations pour les dispositifs d’ancrage utilisés simultanément par plus d’une personne

Osebna varovalna oprema za zaščito pred padci z višine - Sidrišča - Priporočila za sidrišča, ki jih uporablja več oseb hkrati

Ta tehnična specifikacija določa priporočila za zahteve, preskusne naprave, preskusne metode, oznake in informacije, ki jih proizvajalec zagotovi za sidrišča, ki jih uporablja več uporabnikov hkrati. Ta tehnična specifikacija se ne uporablja za:
– sidrišča, namenjena hkratni pritrditvi enega samega uporabnika, ki so opisana v standardu EN 795:2012;
– sidrišča, ki se uporabljajo pri katerem koli športu ali rekreativni dejavnosti;
– opremo, ki je izdelana v skladu s standardom EN 516 ali EN 517;
– elemente ali dele konstrukcij, ki niso bili nameščeni za uporabo kot sidrne točke ali sidrišča, npr. tramove, nosilce;
– konstrukcijska sidra.
OPOMBA Zahteve, preskusne metode, oznake in informacije, ki jih proizvajalec zagotovi za sidrišča, ki jih uporablja le en uporabnik hkrati, so navedene v evropskem standardu EN 795:2012.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Jun-2012
• Publication Date: 20-Feb-2013
• 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-Feb-2013
• Due Date: 08-Apr-2013
• Completion Date: 21-Feb-2013
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Ref Project: CEN/TS 16415:2013 - Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices - Recommendations for anchor devices for use by more than one person simultaneously

Overview

CEN/TS 16415:2013 - Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices - Recommendations for anchor devices for use by more than one person simultaneously - is a European Technical Specification that gives requirements, test methods, marking and manufacturer information for anchor devices designed to support more than one user at the same time. It is a complementary specification to existing fall-protection standards and is intended for removable anchor devices used in personal fall protection systems.

Key topics

• Scope and exclusions
  • Covers anchor devices intended for simultaneous use by multiple users.
  • Excludes single-user anchor devices (covered by EN 795:2012), sports/recreational equipment, EN 516/517 equipment, structural elements not intended as anchors, and structural anchors.
• Types of anchor devices
  • Type A: stationary anchor points requiring fixing elements or structural anchors.
  • Type B: stationary anchor points not requiring structural anchors/fixing elements.
  • Type C: flexible anchor line (single-span and multi-span variants).
  • Type D: rigid anchor line.
  • Type E: (covered in the specification) dedicated multi-user anchorage behaviours and tests.
• Performance requirements and tests
  • Dynamic strength and integrity testing to simulate fall arrest loads.
  • Static strength testing based on a minimum safety factor (static tests use a factor of at least 2).
  • Test apparatus and detailed methods for each anchor type (test arrangements for single-span, multi-span, tripods, cantilevers, corners, etc.).
• Marking and information
  • Mandatory marking and instructions to be supplied by manufacturers, covering use limits, number of simultaneous users, installation and inspection guidance.

Applications

CEN/TS 16415:2013 is directly applicable where multiple workers may attach to the same removable anchor device - for example, temporary multi-user anchor systems used during maintenance, construction access, industrial plant servicing and similar work-at-height activities. The specification helps ensure anchor devices are tested and marked for safe multi-user use, reducing fall risk and supporting informed selection, installation and inspection.

Who uses this standard

• Anchor device manufacturers (design, testing, marking)
• Product test laboratories and certification bodies
• Safety engineers, specifiers and procurement teams
• Employers, site safety officers and installers who select and maintain multi-user anchor systems

Related standards

• EN 795:2012 - Anchor devices for single-user applications
• EN 363 - Personal fall protection systems (referenced in the specification)
• EN 364:1992 - Test methods for personal fall protection equipment

Keywords: CEN/TS 16415:2013, anchor devices, personal fall protection, multi-user anchor, anchor points, test methods, EN 795, marking, safety factor.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices - Recommendations for anchor
devices for use by more than one person simultaneously
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Anschlageinrichtungen - Empfehlungen für die
Benutzung von Anschlageinrichtungen gleichzeitig durch mehrere Personen
Equipements de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Dispositifs
d’ancrage - Recommandations pour les dispositifs d’ancrage utilisés simultanément par
plus d’une personne
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 16415:2013
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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 16415
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
January 2013
ICS 13.340.60
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices -
Recommendations for anchor devices for use by more than one
person simultaneously
Equipements de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung -
Dispositifs d'ancrage - Recommandations relatives aux Anschlageinrichtungen - Empfehlungen für die Benutzung
dispositifs d'ancrage destinés à être utilisés par plusieurs von Anschlageinrichtungen gleichzeitig durch mehrere
personnes simultanément Personen
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 30 July 2012 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

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promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
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Contents Page
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Requirements . 13
4.1 General . 13
4.2 Specific . 13
4.2.1 Type A anchor device . 13
4.2.2 Type B anchor device . 14
4.2.3 Type C anchor device – single span . 14
4.2.4 Type C anchor device – multi-span . 14
4.2.5 Type D anchor device . 14
4.2.6 Type E anchor device. 15
4.3 Marking and information . 15
5 Test methods . 15
5.1 Test apparatus. 15
5.2 Type A anchor device . 16
5.2.1 General . 16
5.2.2 Dynamic strength and integrity . 16
5.2.3 Static strength . 17
5.3 Type B anchor device . 17
5.3.1 General . 17
5.3.2 Dynamic strength and integrity . 17
5.3.3 Static strength test . 20
5.4 Type C anchor device . 22
5.4.1 General . 22
5.4.2 Single span . 23
5.4.3 Static strength test . 24
5.4.4 Multi span . 25
5.4.5 Static strength test . 27
5.5 Type D anchor device . 27
5.5.1 General test requirements . 27
5.5.2 Dynamic strength and integrity . 27
5.5.3 Static strength test . 29
5.6 Type E anchor device. 29
5.6.1 General test requirements . 29
5.6.2 Dynamic performance . 29
5.6.3 Post-arrest suspension . 30
5.6.4 Static strength . 31
6 Marking . 31
7 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer . 31
Bibliography. 32

Figures
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device (1 of 2) .7
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device (2 of 2) . 8
Figure 2 — Examples of anchor systems that are not covered by this European Technical Specification . 9
Figure 3 — Example of a type A anchor devices with a fixing element . 11
Figure 4 — Example of a type A anchor device with a structural anchor . 11
Figure 5 — Examples of type B anchor devices . 12
Figure 6 — Example of a type C anchor device . 12
Figure 7 — Example of a type D anchor device . 13
Figure 8 — Example of a type E anchor device . 13
Figure 9 — Test lanyard for 200 kg mass dynamic strength test . 16
Figure 10 – Dynamic test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point(s) not on a
leg . 19
Figure 11 – Dynamic test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point on a leg . 20
Figure 12 – Static strength test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point(s) not
on a leg . 21
Figure 13 – Static strength test for type B anchor device with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point on a leg
............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 14 — Example of a single-span type C anchor device test arrangement . 24
Figure 15 — Example of a multi-span type C anchor device test arrangement without a corner anchor . 25
Figure 16 — Example of a multi-span type C anchor device test arrangement with a corner anchor . 26
Figure 17 — Example of a type D anchor device test arrangement including a cantilever . 28
Figure 18 — Example of a type D anchor device test arrangement including a rigid anchor line joint or junction
and a corner anchor . 29
Figure 19 — Example of a dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices . 30

Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 16415:2013) 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.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to announce this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
A reliable anchor device is one of the essential components in a personal fall protection system.
This Technical Specification, which gives minimum performance requirements, is intended to act as a
complementary specification for existing European Standards covering 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 more than 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 Technical Specification provides requirements and test methods for
anchor devices, used in personal fall protection equipment in accordance with EN 363, even if their intended
use is for restraint.
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. Manufacturers may wish to bear these points in mind when deciding on the actual performance of
their products.
1 Scope
This Technical Specification sets out recommendations for requirements, test apparatus, test methods,
marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for anchor devices intended for use by more than one
user simultaneously.
This Technical Specification is not applicable to:
 anchor devices intended to allow only one user to be attached at any one time, which are covered by
EN 795:2012;
 anchor devices used in any sports or recreational activity;
 equipment designed to conform to EN 516 or EN 517;
 elements or parts of structures which were installed for use other than as anchor points or anchor
devices, e.g. beams, girders;
 structural anchors.
NOTE Requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for anchor devices intended
for use by a single user are covered by European Standard EN 795:2012.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods
EN 795:2012, Personal fall protection equipment — Anchor devices
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
anchor system
system intended for use as part of a personal fall protection system that incorporates an anchor point or points
and/or an anchor device and/or an element and/or a fixing element and/or a structural anchor (see Figure 1)
Note 1 to entry: Anchor systems that are not intended to be removed from the structure are not covered by this European
Technical Specification. See Figure 2.
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
Figure 1c
Figure 1d
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device (1 of 2)

Figure 1e
Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure (not part of the 5 structural anchor (not
anchor device part of the anchor
device)
3 fixing element 6 element
7 permanent fixation (e.g.
resin bonding)
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device (2 of 2)

Key
1 anchor point
2 structure
3 permanent fixation (e.g. studded, screwed, riveted, welded or resin bonded)
4 structural anchor
5 concrete, insulation or other covering
Figure 2 — Examples of anchor systems that are not covered by this European Technical
Specification
3.2
anchor device
assembly of elements which incorporates one or more anchor points or mobile anchor points that can include
a fixing element, is intended for use as part of a personal fall protection system, is removable from the
structure and is intended to be part of the anchor system
3.2.1
type A anchor device
anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points, while in use, and with the need for a structural
anchor(s) or fixing element(s) to fix to the structure (see Figures 3 and 4)
Note 1 to entry: Anchor points may rotate or swivel when in use, where they are designed to do so.
3.2.2
type B anchor device
anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points without the need for a structural anchor(s) or fixing
element(s) to fix it to the structure (see Figure 5)
3.2.3
type C anchor device
anchor device employing a flexible anchor line which deviates from the horizontal by not more than 15° (when
measured between the extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along its length) (see Figure 6)
3.2.4
type D anchor device
anchor device employing a rigid anchor line which deviates from the horizontal by not more than 15° (when
measured between the extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along its length) (see Figure 7)
3.2.5
type E anchor device
anchor device for use on surfaces up to 5° from the horizontal where the performance relies solely on mass
and friction between itself and the surface (see Figure 8)
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: The structural anchor is not part of the anchor device.
Note 2 to entry: An example of a structural anchor is where an element is welded or resin bonded to the structure.
3.4
fixing element
element or elements used to connect/fix the anchor device to the structure and which is removable from the
structure
3.5
element
part of an anchor system or anchor device
3.6
anchor point
point on an anchor system where personal fall protection equipment is intended to be attached
3.7
extremity anchor
element which connects the extremity of a flexible anchor line or rigid anchor line onto the structure
3.8
intermediate anchor
element located between the extremity anchors, which connects a flexible anchor line or 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
flexible anchor line
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
Note 1 to entry: A flexible anchor line can be cable (wire rope), fibre rope, or webbing.
3.11
rigid anchor line
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
Note 1 to entry: A rigid anchor line can be a rigid profile e.g. a rigid tube or rigid rail.
Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure 5 element
3 fixing element
Figure 3 — Example of a type A anchor devices with a fixing element

Key
4 anchor device
1 anchor point
5 permanent fixation
2 structure
3 structural anchor
Figure 4 — Example of a type A anchor device with a structural anchor
Key
1 anchor point
2 anchor device
3 structure
Figure 5 — Examples of type B anchor devices

Key
1 extremity anchor
2 intermediate anchor
3 mobile anchor point
4 flexible anchor line
Figure 6 — Example of a type C anchor device

Key
1 extremity or intermediate anchor
2 mobile anchor point
3 rigid anchor line joiner
4 rigid anchor line
Figure 7 — Example of a type D anchor device

Key
1 anchor point
2 mass
Figure 8 — Example of a type E anchor device

4 Requirements
4.1 General
Anchor devices intended for use by more than one person simultaneously shall conform to EN 795:2012.
4.2 Specific
4.2.1 Type A anchor device
4.2.1.1 When tested in accordance with 5.2.2 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.2.1.2 When tested in accordance with 5.2.3 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.2.2 Type B anchor device
4.2.2.1 When tested in accordance with 5.3.2 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.2.2.2 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.2.3 Type C anchor device – single span
4.2.3.1 When tested in accordance with 5.4.2 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. No part of the
anchor device shall break.
4.2.3.2 When tested in accordance with 5.4.2 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the maximum load
measured at the extremity anchor should not exceed 50 % of the minimum breaking strength of the flexible
anchor line as specified in the information supplied by the manufacturer (see Clause 7).
4.2.3.3 When tested in accordance with 5.4.2 (dynamic strength and integrity test) the values at the
extremities and the maximum dynamic deflection of the flexible anchor line shall not vary by more than ± 20 %
from those predicted.
4.2.3.4 When tested in accordance with 5.4.3 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.2.4 Type C anchor device – multi-span
4.2.4.1 When tested in accordance with 5.4.4 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. No part of the
anchor device shall break.
4.2.4.2 When tested in accordance with 5.4.4 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the maximum load
measured at the extremity anchor shall not exceed 50 % of the minimum breaking strength of the flexible
anchor line as specified in the information supplied by the manufacturer (see Clause 7).
4.2.4.3 When tested in accordance with 5.4.4 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the values at the
extremities and the maximum dynamic deflection of the flexible anchor line shall not vary by more than ± 20 %
from those predicted.
4.2.4.4 When tested in accordance with 5.4.5 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.2.4.5 When tested in accordance with 5.4.5 (static strength test) with the mobile anchor point(s)
immediately adjacent to an extremity anchor, on an intermediate anchor, on a corner anchor, on an entry/exit
line fitting, and on a joint in the flexible anchor line, where these are part of the anchor device, the anchor
device including all load-bearing elements, flexible anchor lines, line fittings and terminations (e.g. swaged
connections, sewn loops, spliced terminations) shall hold the load.
4.2.4.6 Where the flexible anchor line 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 anchor devices.
4.2.5 Type D anchor device
4.2.5.1 When tested in accordance with 5.5.2 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.2.5.2 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.2.5.3 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3 (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 the load.
4.2.5.4 When tested in accordance with 5.5.2 and 5.5.3 the mobile anchor point shall not become
detached from the rigid anchor line.
4.2.6 Type E anchor device
4.2.6.1 When tested in accordance with 5.6.2 (dynamic performance test), the anchor device shall not
release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. The displacement L of the
leading edge of the anchor device shall not exceed 1000 mm and the anchor device shall remain stationary.
The displacements L and H shall be recorded (see Figure 19).
4.2.6.2 The test described in 5.6.2 (dynamic performance test) shall be carried out at the maximum angle
up to 5° which the manufacturer permits, under each worst-case condition, regarding the type of surface and
site conditions.
4.2.6.3 The test described in 5.6.2 (dynamic performance test) shall be repeated for each critical direction
in which an arrest force could be applied.
4.2.6.4 When tested in accordance with 5.6.3 (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 and shall remain stationary.
4.2.6.5 When tested in accordance with 5.6.4 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.3 Marking and information
4.3.1 Marking shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
4.3.2 Information shall be supplied with the anchor device in accordance with Clause 7.
5 Test methods
5.1 Test apparatus
The test apparatus shall be in accordance with EN 795:2012, 5.2.
For the first two simultaneous users, increase the rigid test mass to (200 ± 1) kg and determine the free fall
+0,5
distance required to generate a fall arrest load of (12 ) kN by using a test lanyard with sewn terminations
+50
and the overall lanyard length reduced to (1 000 ) mm.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 9 — Test lanyard for 200 kg mass dynamic strength test
5.2 Type A anchor device
5.2.1 General
5.2.1.1 Install the anchor in or on the test apparatus, as appropriate, in accordance with the information
supplied by the manufacturer, where relevant using a construction fixing as recommended in the information
supplied by the manufacturer, into or onto a sample of construction material(s) also recommended in the
information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.2.1.2 Test each anchor point in accordance with 5.2.2 and 5.2.3.
5.2.2 Dynamic strength and integrity
5.2.2.1 Carry out one test using a test lanyard as described in 5.1, connected to a 200 kg rigid test mass.
5.2.2.2 Attach a load cell to the anchor point. Attach one end of the test lanyard to the load cell by means
of a connector and the other end of the test lanyard, also by means of a connector, to the rigid test mass.
5.2.2.3 Attach a quick release device to the rigid test mass. Move the rigid test mass downwards until the
test lanyard holds the mass. Then raise the rigid test mass to the free fall distance determined in 5.1 and hold
it at a maximum of 300 mm horizontally from the anchor point.
5.2.2.4 Release the rigid test mass and observe and record whether the rigid test mass is arrested and is
held clear of the ground. Record the peak load at the anchor point.
5.2.2.5 Leaving the 200 kg rigid test mass suspended from the anchor device or with an equivalent static
load applied, repeat the dynamic test for each additional user using a rigid test mass of 100 kg, a test lanyard
+0,5
as described in EN 795:2012, 5.2.1 and a free fall distance to generate a fall arrest load of (9 ) kN. For
each test, leave the mass(es) from the previous test(s) suspended from the anchor device or apply the load
statically.
NOTE To prevent collision of the test mass(es) the position of the suspended test mass(es) can be lowered or raised.
5.2.2.6 After the dynamic tests, for two users increase the mass to 600 kg or an equivalent load on the
+0,25
anchor device and hold it for (3 ) min. For more than two users, increase the mass by 150 kg per user or
an equivalent load (e.g. for 4 users, the mass would be 900 kg), and hold this or the equivalent load for
+0,25
(3 ) min. Check whether the rigid test mass is held clear of the ground.
5.2.3 Static strength
Install the anchor device in or on the static test apparatus specified in 4.1 of EN 364:1992 and apply to the
+1 +0,1
anchor point a static load of (12 ) kN + (1 ) kN for each additional user (e.g. 4 users = 15 kN) or, where
any load bearing element or component is made from non-metallic material(s) and where evidence of
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durability is not provided by the manufacturer, (18 ) kN + (1 ) kN for each additional user. Observe
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whether the anchor device holds the load for a period of (3 ) min.
5.3 Type B anchor device
5.3.1 General
5.3.1.1 Install the anchor device in or on the test apparatus, as appropriate, in accordance with the
information supplied by the manufacturer, where relevant using a sample of the structure as recommended for
use by the manufacturer.
5.3.1.2 Test each anchor point in accordance with 5.3.2 and 5.3.3.
5.3.2 Dynamic strength and integrity
5.3.2.1 Anchor devices without legs
5.3.2.1.1 Attach a load cell to the anchor point. Attach one end of the test lanyard (see 5.1) to the load cell
by means of a connec
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