Fall protection British Standards and Euro Norms
British Standards and Euro Norms are produced as best practice guides for a vast array of products and procedures, including those related to safety at height.
It is not mandatory to adhere to the specification contained within British Standards and Euro Norms. However, in the event of a ‘failure’, any departure from them could be used against a business within a criminal prosecution or civil action.
At HCL, we treat the British Standards and Euro Norms specifications as the minimum benchmark. We strive to heighten their performance with complimentary information, instruction and training.
Where applicable, all products and services provided by HCL meet the current Standards and Norms. Listed below are the most common:
BS EN 795:1997 Protection against falls from a height – Anchor Devices – requirements and testing
Anchorage devices are grouped into clauses within BS EN 795:
Class A1 Single point anchors, e.g. SafeRing and PushLock
Class B Temporary anchors, e.g. tripods and cross beams
Class C Horizontal flexible cable systems, e.g. ManSafe
Class D Horizontal rails, e.g. abseil track
Class E Dead weight anchorages, e.g. Free-standing Constant Force Post
BS 7883: 2005 Code of practice for the design, selection, installation, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795
This standard gives recommendations for the installation of anchor devices in existing buildings, new construction and advice on methods for assessing the suitability of installed anchor devices and anchor systems.
Personal Protective Equipment – Fall Protection
The following table displays the numerous Standards and Norms for fall arrest PPE.
| BS EN 341:1993 | PPE - Descender devices |
Escape or rescue device, for controlled descent at a limited velocity |
BS EN 353-1:2002 |
PPE - Guided type fall arresters (on a rail) |
Vertical travelling device locking onto a rail as result of a fall |
BS EN 353-2:2002 |
PPE - Guided type fall arresters (on a rope/cable) |
Vertical travelling device working on a wire cable or a rope, locking in a fall e.g. ClimbLatch |
BS EN 354:2002 |
PPE - Lanyards |
Fall arrest lanyards |
BS EN 355:2002 |
PPE - energy absorbers |
Lanyard shock absorbers and tear web sections |
BS EN 358:2000 |
PPE - Work positioning systems |
A combination of components to make up a system e.g. pole strap, NOT to be used for fall arrest |
BS EN 360:2002 |
PPE - Retractable type |
Inertia reel blocks (NOT retractable 2.4m car seat belt style lanyards), previously called “fall arrest blocks” |
BS EN 361:2002 |
PPE - Full body harnesses |
Full body support harness (NOT a belt) |
BS EN 362:2004 |
PPE - Connectors |
Karabiners / Carabiners, hooks and other connectors |
BS EN 363: 2002 |
PPE - Fall arrest systems |
A system combination e.g. a harness together with a lanyard and an energy absorber |
BS EN 364:1993 |
PPE - Test methods |
Detail of test methods to be carried out in the laboratories of an accredited test house, to confirm the products compliance with the requirements of the standard |
BS EN 365:2004 |
PPE - General requirements |
Instructions for marking products with user instructions inspection periods and retesting |
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HCL fall protection guide
What type of fall protection system is right for you? Completing the HCL interactive guide within this website will help identify your level of risk and indicate the most appropriate solution for your need.
ManSafe Fall Protection Systems
HCL specialises in the design and installation of safety at height systems. We provide a comprehensive range of ManSafe cable-based solutions that can operate horizontally, vertically, up and down inclines and around corners.
HCL Anchors
HCL supplies a wide range of anchors. These include the ManSafe free-standing Constant Force post mass friction anchor, SafeRing and PushLock single point anchors for window cleaning and maintenance, and custom designed abseil anchors.
HCL Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
HCL offers a comprehensive range of PPE products to complement your fall protection system. The HCL range includes body harnesses, lanyards, fall arrest blocks, anchorage lines, karabiners and rescue kits.