CEN/TC 160/WG 5 - Rescue equipment

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for rescue lifting devices. Rescue lifting devices conforming to this European Standard are used as components of rescue systems.
Rescue lifting devices in accordance with this European Standard may be combined with other components, e.g. descender devices for rescue (EN 341) or retractable type fall arresters (EN 360).

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for rescue harnesses. Rescue harnesses conforming to this European Standard are used as components of rescue systems, which are personal fall protection systems.
Rescue harnesses are not intended to be used as body holding devices in fall arrest systems.

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.

This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for rescue lifting devices. Rescue lifting devices conforming to this European Standard are used as components or sub-systems of rescue systems.
NOTE   Rescue lifting devices in accordance with this European Standard may be combined with other components or sub-systems, e.g. descender devices for rescue (EN 341), retractable type fall arresters (EN 360).

This standard specifies requirements, test methods, instructions for use and marking for rescue harnesses. A rescue harness is not a component of personal protective equipment against falls from a height.

This standard specifies requirements, test methods, instructions for use and marking for rescue loops. A rescue loop is not a component of personal protective equipment against falls from a height.

This standard specifies requirements, test methods, instructions for use and marking for rescue lifting devices (hereinafter referred to as "devices"). A rescue lifting device is not a component of personal protective equipment against falls from a height. For descender devices see EN 341.