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CEN
CEN/TC 160 Protection against falls from height including working belts
European Norm
13.340.60 Protection against falling and slipping
Draft
This document applies to low stretch kernmantel ropes which are intended to prevent falls from a height. These ropes are intended to be used by persons in rope access including all kinds of work positioning and restraint, for rescue, caving, tree working and similar activities. Two types of low stretch kernmantel rope are defined: A and B. This document specifies requirements, testing, marking and manufacturer’s instructions and information.
NOTE For ropes used for protection during any free climbing activity in rope access, rescue, caving, tree working and similar activities, it is important to consider other standards, e.g. EN 892. Dynamic mountaineering rope can also be used for protection during rope access and work positioning.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
PUBLISHED
EN 1891:1998
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 1891
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