EN 360:2023

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 360:2002
Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - Samonavijalna zaustavitvena naprava
Personal fall protection equipment - Retractable type fall arresters
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Höhensicherungsgeräte
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Antichutes à rappel
automatique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 360:2023
ICS:
13.340.60 Zaščita pred padci in zdrsi Protection against falling and
slipping
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 360
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 360:2002
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Retractable type fall
arresters
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung -
chutes de hauteur - Antichutes à rappel automatique Höhensicherungsgeräte
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 June 2022.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Requirements . 9
4.1 Design and ergonomics . 9
4.2 Materials and construction . 9
4.3 Retraction tension and function . 10
4.4 Static strength . 11
4.5 Dynamic tests . 12
4.5.1 General . 12
4.5.2 Dynamic performance - overhead attachment in a vertical application . 14
4.5.3 Dynamic function - overhead attachment in a vertical application . 14
4.5.4 Dynamic strength - overhead attachment in a vertical application . 14
4.5.5 Dynamic performance - foot level attachment in a horizontal application . 14
4.5.6 Dynamic strength and integrity - foot level attachment in a horizontal application . 14
4.5.7 Dynamic performance - foot level attachment in a vertical application . 15
4.5.8 Specific dynamic requirements for twin RTFAs . 15
4.6 Marking and information . 15
5 Test methods . 15
5.1 General examination of material and construction. 15
5.2 Conditioning . 16
5.2.1 General . 16
5.2.2 Heat . 16
5.2.3 Cold . 17
5.2.4 Wet. 17
5.2.5 Corrosion . 17
5.3 Retraction test . 17
5.3.1 General . 17
5.3.2 Method - retraction tension - vertical application . 17
5.3.3 Method - retraction tension - horizontal application . 19
5.3.4 Method - retraction function . 20
5.3.5 Method - retraction function with rotation . 21
5.4 Static strength . 22
5.4.1 Apparatus . 22
5.4.2 Method . 22
5.5 Dynamic performance . 22
5.5.1 Apparatus and test sample . 22
5.5.2 Method . 22
5.6 Dynamic performance at the maximum rated load after conditioning . 24
5.6.1 Apparatus and test sample . 24
5.6.2 Method . 24
5.7 Dynamic performance at near-full extraction . 25
5.7.1 Apparatus and test sample . 25
5.7.2 Method . 25
5.8 Dynamic function at the minimum rated load . 27
5.8.1 Apparatus . 27
5.8.2 Method . 27
5.9 Dynamic strength . 27
5.9.1 Apparatus . 27
5.9.2 Method . 27
5.10 Dynamic tests in a horizontal application . 28
5.10.1 Apparatus . 28
5.10.2 Test sample . 29
5.10.3 Method - dynamic performance . 29
5.10.4 Method - dynamic strength and integrity . 30
5.11 Dynamic tests in a horizontal application with a lateral offset . 33
5.11.1 Apparatus . 33
5.11.2 Test sample . 33
5.11.3 Method - dynamic performance . 33
5.11.4 Method - dynamic strength and integrity . 34
5.12 Dynamic performance - foot level attachment in a vertical application . 37
5.12.1 Apparatus and test sample . 37
5.12.2 Method . 37
5.13 Dynamic performance - twin RTFAs with both lanyards in a horizontal opposite
arrangement . 39
5.13.1 Apparatus and test sample . 39
5.13.2 Method . 39
6 Marking . 43
7 Manufacturer’s instructions and information . 45
8 Packaging . 48
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements and test methods for RTFAs and twin RTFAs
for use in mobile elevating work platforms . 49
A.1 Introduction. 49
A.2 Requirements . 49
A.3 Marking and information. 49
A.4 Test method . 49
A.4.1 General examination of materials and construction . 49
A.4.2 Dynamic performance and integrity . 50
A.5 Marking . 53
A.6 Manufacturer’s instructions and information . 54
Annex B (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of EN 360:2023. 55
Annex C (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
the previous edition EN 360:2002 . 58
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Regulation 2016/425 aimed to be covered . 63
Bibliography . 65

European foreword
This document (EN 360:2023) 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.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 360:2002.
The significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition are described in the
informative Annex C.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and
information for retractable type fall arresters (RTFAs) and applies to a RTFA with a single retractable
lanyard and a RTFA with two retractable lanyards (twin RTFA) as components of one of the fall arrest
systems covered by EN 363:2018.
This European standard is not applicable to RTFAs and twin RTFAs used in any sport or recreational
activity.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 358:2018, Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height —
Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint
EN 361:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Full body harnesses
EN 362:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods
EN 365:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for
instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
EN 10277:2018, Bright steel products — Technical delivery conditions
EN 10278:1999, Dimensions and tolerances of bright steel products
EN ISO 683-1:2018, Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels — Part 1: Non-alloy steels for
quenching and tempering (ISO 683-1:2016)
EN ISO 9227:2022, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2022)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org
3.1
retractable type fall arrester
RTFA
fall arrester with a self-locking function and an automatic tensioning and return facility with one
retractable lanyard.
Note 1 to entry: Figure 1a shows an example of a RTFA.
Note 2 to entry: Figure 2a, Figure 2b and Figure 2c show directions of use.
Note 3 to entry: An energy dissipating element may be in or at the housing of the RTFA and/or part of the
retractable lanyard.
Note 4 to entry: An RTFA that includes a feature to manually prevent only extraction may require additional
testing, e.g. to EN 358.
3.2
twin RTFA
fall arrester with a self-locking function and an automatic tensioning and return facility with two
retractable lanyards
Note 1 to entry: Twin RTFAs may be two independent devices connected together or may be two retractable
lanyards integrated into a single housing. See Figure 1b and Figure 1c.
Note 2 to entry: An energy dissipating element(s) may be in or at the housing of the twin RTFA and/or part of the
retractable lanyards.
a) b)
c)
Key
L non-retractable section 4 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
1 attachment point 5 swivel
2 housing 6 connector or connection element
3 retractable lanyard(s) 7 permanent connection element
Figure 1 — Examples of RTFAs with one or two retractable lanyards
3.3
retractable lanyard
connecting element of a RTFA, which may be of wire rope, man-made fibre webbing or man-made fibre
rope and may include an energy dissipating element
Note 1 to entry: A retractable lanyard may be any length.
3.4
man-made fibre
fibre obtained by a manufacturing process
Note 1 to entry: Man-made fibres refer to CEN ISO/TR 11827:2016.
3.5
energy dissipating element
element of a RTFA, which is designed to dissipate the kinetic energy developed during a fall from a height
3.6
braking force
maximum force F measured during the dynamic performance test
max
Note 1 to entry: Braking force is expressed in kilonewtons.
3.7
arrest distance
H
AD
vertical distance measured from the initial position of the test mass before its release in a dynamic test
to its final position after arrest
Note 1 to entry: Arrest distance is expressed in metres.
3.8
distance beneath anchor
H
BA
vertical distance measured from the anchor point on the test apparatus to the connection point of the
RTFA to the load cell at its final position after arrest
Note 1 to entry: Distance beneath anchor is expressed in metres.
3.9
minimum rated load
minimum mass of the person, excluding any tools and equipment carried, when using the RTFA, as
specified by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: Minimum rated load is expressed in kilograms.
3.10
maximum rated load
maximum mass of the person, including any tools and equipment carried, when using the RTFA, as
specified by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: Maximum rated load is expressed in kilograms.
3.11
connection element
integral element of the RTFA permitting connection between the RTFA and the appropriate fall arrest
attachment point on the suitable full body harness, e.g. a harness conforming to EN 361:2002, and/or the
anchor point
4 Requirements
4.1 Design and ergonomics
4.1.1 When checked in accordance with 5.3.5 the retractable lanyard(s) shall fully retract.
4.1.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, the non-retractable section of the retractable lanyard(s)
(e.g. energy dissipating element, connector), including the largest permissible connector or connection
element specified by the manufacturer’s instructions and information, shall have a maximum length L of
600 mm (see Figure 1).
4.1.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, if the weight of the RTFA or twin RTFA is 15 kg or more
its weight shall equal that marked on the device to the nearest 0,5 kg.
4.1.4 When checked in accordance with 5.1.2, a twin RTFA shall have lanyards of equal length and with
either lanyard fully extracted the maximum length L (see Figure 3) shall not exceed 2,5 m.
max
4.1.5 If the manufacture permits two independent RTFAs to be used as a twin RTFA they shall be tested
in accordance with 5.1.2, with either lanyard fully extracted the maximum length L (see Figure 3) shall
max
not exceed 2,5 m.
4.1.6 If the manufacturer permits use of the RTFA or twin RTFA in a Mobile Elevating Work Platform
(MEWP) it shall additionally meet the requirements of normative Annex A.
4.1.7 If the RTFA or twin RTFA includes a feature to limit extraction of the retractable lanyard the RTFA
or twin RTFA shall additionally conform to relevant requirements of other standards or specifications,
e.g. EN 358:2018, with the feature engaged. The RTFA or twin RTFA shall not include a feature or features
which limits retraction of the lanyard.
4.2 Materials and construction
4.2.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, materials used in the RTFA and twin RTFA that may come
into contact with the skin of the user including the retractable lanyard shall not be known to cause
irritating or sensitization effects when used as intended.
4.2.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, the retractable lanyard(s) shall be a wire rope, a man-
made fibre webbing, man-made fibre rope or a hybrid with a man-made content.
NOTE 1 A retractable lanyard(s) can include a non-load bearing covering material, e.g. non-metallic sheath.
NOTE 2 A hybrid retractable lanyard(s) can be a combination of man-made fibre and metallic elements.
4.2.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, wire ropes for retractable lanyards shall be made either
from stainless steel or galvanised steel. Terminations (e.g. a swaged ferrule) for a retractable lanyard
made from wire rope shall be made from a metallic material and not known to cause an adverse reaction
with the material of the wire rope (e.g. dissimilar metal corrosion, cracking).
4.2.4 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, webbing or fibre rope and sewing threads for retractable
lanyards shall be made from man-made fibres with a tenacity of at least 0,6 N/tex.
NOTE 0,6 N/tex is based on the information given in EN ISO 9554:2019, Annex A.
4.2.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, exposed edges or corners of elements shall be relieved
either with a radius of at least 0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm × 0,5 mm.
4.2.6 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, the termination of the retractable lanyard(s) and the
attachment point (see Figure 1) shall be designed such that they either incorporate a connector
conforming to EN 362:2004, 4.1 to 4.5, or are of such a design that an EN 362 connector can be fitted or
they shall incorporate a specific connection element (e.g. for attachment to a full body harness, tripod)
which shall be so designed that it cannot be disconnected unintentionally and shall require at least two
different deliberate manual actions to disconnect.
4.2.7 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, the RTFA shall be fitted with a fall indicator.
A RTFA may have more than one fall indicator.
4.2.8 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, the twin RTFA shall be fitted with a fall indicator in the
connection element, in or at the housing(s) or in each retractable lanyard.
4.2.9 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, U-bolt clamps including those conforming to EN 13411-
5 shall not be used to form a termination in the retractable lanyard made from wire rope.
4.3 Retraction tension and function
4.3.1 When tested in accordance with 5.3.2, for vertical applications where the maximum angle θ from
the true vertical is not greater than 45° (see Figure 2a), the retraction tension in each lanyard shall not
be less than 5 N or more than 110 N and the lanyard(s) shall fully retract to its original position without
stopping.
4.3.2 If the manufacturer permits use in a horizontal application or where angle θ from the true vertical
is greater than 45° (see Figures 2b and 2c) the RTFA and twin RTFA shall be tested as described in 5.3.3
and the lanyard(s) shall fully retract to its original position without stopping.
4.3.3 For twin RTFAs and for RTFAs where the manufacturer permits attachment of the RTFA housing,
i.e. not the retractable lanyard, to the attachment point of the harness, when tested in accordance with
5.3.4 the lanyard(s) shall fully retract to its original position without stopping.
a)
b) c)
Key
L non-retractable section 5 swivel
1 attachment point 6 connector
2 housing 7 additional direction of use
3 retractable lanyard θ angle from true vertical
4 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 2 — Examples of directions of use for a RTFA attachment
4.4 Static strength
4.4.1 RTFAs and twin RTFAs with a retractable lanyard(s) material entirely of man-made fibre rope or
man-made fibre webbing or which is a hybrid with a man-made content shall sustain a load of at least
15 kN when tested as described in 5.4.2.2.
4.4.2 RTFAs and twin RTFAs with a retractable lanyard(s) material entirely of wire rope shall sustain
a load of at least 12 kN when tested as described in 5.4.2.2.
4.4.3 If any load-bearing element other than the retractable lanyard(s) of the RTFA or twin RTFA, e.g.
an energy dissipating element, is made from non-metallic materials it shall sustain a load of 15 kN when
tested in accordance 5.4.2.3.
4.5 Dynamic tests
4.5.1 General
Table 1 — Overview of applications and product related tests
Attachment(s)
Overhead Twin MEWP
Foot Level Foot Level
(vertical RTFA
(RTFA
Dynamic tests
(horizontal (vertical
application)
and twin
application) application)
RTFA)
Performance 4.5.2, function
4.5.3 and strength 4.5.4
(overhead attachment,
vertical application)
Performance 4.5.5, strength
and integrity 4.5.6 (foot level

attachment, horizontal
application)
Dynamic performance 4.5.7
(foot level attachment,
vertical application)
Dynamic performance 4.5.8
(horizontally opposite
arrangement)
Dynamic performance and
integrity A.2.4 (foot level
attachment, MEWP
application)
Key
required
not required
required if use is claimed by the manufacturer
NOTE 1 For devices that are intended for multiple attachments, select all columns that are applicable.
Table 2 — Overview of the dynamic test requirements
Requirements
Braking Arrest
Fall
Type of test Condition(s) Test mass force distance
indicator Clause
F H
max AD max
activation
kN m
Ambient
100 kg 6 1,4 Yes 4.5.2.1
Dynamic
(as received)
performance
Heat, cold, wet Max. rated
6 1,4 Yes 4.5.2.2
Dynamic
& corrosion load
performance,
function and
Dynamic
strength
Ambient
performance at Max. rated
6 1,4 Yes 4.5.2.3
(overhead
near-full load
(as received)
attachment,
extraction
vertical
Ambient
application) Dynamic Min. rated Not
1,4 Yes 4.5.3
function load applicable
(as received)
Ambient
Dynamic Max. rated Not Not
Yes 4.5.4
strength load applicable applicable
(as received)
Ambient
Dynamic Max. rated
6 4,5 Yes 4.5.5
performance load
(as received)
Dynamic
Dynamic
Ambient
performance Max. rated
performance,
6 4,75 Yes 4.5.5
with a lateral load
strength and
(as received)
offset
integrity (foot
level
Dynamic
Ambient
attachment, Max. rated Not Not Not
strength and 4.5.6
horizontal load applicable applicable applicable
(as received)
integrity
application)
Dynamic
Ambient
strength and Max. rated Not Not Not
4.5.6
integrity with a load applicable applicable applicable
(as received)
lateral offset
Dynamic
performance
Ambient
(foot level Dynamic Max. rated
6 4,5 Yes 4.5.7
attachment, performance load
(as received)
vertical
application)
Dynamic
Dynamic
performance
Ambient
performance Max. rated Not
(horizontally 6 Yes 4.5.8
with twin load applicable
(as received)
opposite
RTFA
arrangement)
NOTE 2 Where specific operating conditions have been identified, additional relevant conditioning and/or
endurance tests can be required.
NOTE 3 For MEWP dynamic test requirements, see Annex A.
4.5.2 Dynamic performance - overhead attachment in a vertical application
4.5.2.1 When tested as described in 5.5 with a rigid steel mass of 100 kg, the braking force F shall
max
not exceed 6 kN, the arrest distance H shall not exceed 1,4 m and the fall indicator shall activate.
AD
4.5.2.2 When tested as described in 5.6 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but
not less than 100 kg the braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN, the arrest distance H shall not exceed
max AD
1,4 m and the fall indicator shall activate.
4.5.2.3 When tested as described in 5.7 with the rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load
but not less than 100 kg, the braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN, the arrest distance H shall not
max AD
exceed 1,4 m and the fall indicator shall activate.
4.5.3 Dynamic function - overhead attachment in a vertical application
When tested as described in 5.8 with the rigid steel mass equal to the minimum rated load but not greater
than 100 kg, the arrest distance H shall not exceed 1,4 m and the fall indicator shall activate.
AD
4.5.4 Dynamic strength - overhead attachment in a vertical application
When tested as described in 5.9 with a rigid steel test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less
than 100 kg the RTFA shall hold the test mass clear of the ground and the fall indicator shall activate.
4.5.5 Dynamic performance - foot level attachment in a horizontal application
If the manufacturer permits use in a horizontal application (see Figure 2b) and where the angle from the
true vertical is greater than 45° (see Figure 2c) the RTFA shall conform to 4.5.2 to 4.5.3 and be tested as
described in 5.10.3 and 5.11.3 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than
100 kg. The braking force F at the test mass shall not be greater than 6 kN, the fall indicator shall
max
activate and the RTFA shall hold the test mass clear of the ground. The arrest distance shall not exceed
4,5 m when tested perpendicular to the edge as described in 5.10.3 or 4,75 m when tested with a lateral
offset as described in 5.11.3.
4.5.6 Dynamic strength and integrity - foot level attachment in a horizontal application
4.5.6.1 If the manufacturer permits use in a horizontal application (see Figure 2b) and where the
angle from the true vertical is greater than 45° (see Figure 2c) the RTFA shall be tested as described in
5.10.4 and 5.11.4 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg. The
RTFA shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
4.5.6.2 The RTFA with a retractable lanyard made from man-made fibre rope or man-made fibre
webbing or in combination with wire rope shall sustain a load of three times the maximum rated load
(static load) when tested in accordance with 5.10.4.3 and 5.11.4.3.
4.5.6.3 The RTFA with a retractable lanyard made entirely from wire rope shall sustain a load of two
times the maximum rated load (static load) when tested in accordance with 5.10.4.3 and 5.11.4.3.
NOTE Testing in a horizontal application in 4.5.5 and 4.5.6 has been introduced to demonstrate a level of
robustness for the RTFA and twin RTFA should accidental loading over a sharp edge occur, however, this does not
mean that an RTFA or twin RTFA can be used over a sharp edge.
4.5.7 Dynamic performance - foot level attachment in a vertical application
If the manufacturer permits use in a vertical application with a foot level attachment the RTFA shall
conform to 4.5.2 to 4.5.3 and be tested as described in 5.12, with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum
rated load but not less than 100 kg. The braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN, the distance beneath
max
anchor H shall not exceed 3,75 m and the fall indicator shall activate.
BA
4.5.8 Specific dynamic requirements for twin RTFAs
4.5.8.1 Twin RTFAs shall conform to 4.5.2 to 4.5.4. If claimed by the manufacturer twin RTFAs shall
conform to 4.5.5 to 4.5.7.
NOTE 1 For twin RTFAs comprising of two independent devices which are identical (see Figure 1b) the test can
be carried out on one of the devices.
NOTE 2 For twin RTFAs comprising of a single housing with identical retractable lanyards (see Figure 1c) the
test can be carried out on one of the retractable lanyards,
4.5.8.2 Twin RTFAs shall be tested in accordance with 5.13, with a rigid steel mass equal to the
maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg. The braking force F shall not exceed 6 kN, the fall
max
indicator shall activate and the RTFA shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
4.6 Marking and information
Marking of the RTFA and twin RTFA shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
Manufacturer’s instructions and information shall be supplied with the RTFA and twin RTFA in
accordance with Clause 7.
5 Test methods
5.1 General examination of material and construction
5.1.1 Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation and by normal or corrected vision and/or
tactile/functional examination and/or by measurement and/or by weighing of the RTFA and twin RTFA
that it conforms to 4.1 and 4.2.
5.1.2 Attach the twin RTFA to a suitable fixture and extend one lanyard to its maximum length using
the longest connectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and information. Apply a static
+01,
load using a rigid steel test mass of 12 kg or equivalent force to the connector of the extended
( )
retractable lanyard. Maintain the load for (60 ± 15) s. Within the next 10 s, with the load still applied,
between the load bearing points on the connectors in
measure and record the twin RTFA length L
max
metres to the nearest 0,01 m (see Figure 3). Repeat the examination for the second retractable lanyard
and check that the length of the twin RTFA measured between load bearings points are same with a
maximum difference of 0,05 m.
Key
L maximum length between load bearing points 5 swivel
max
L non-retractable section 6 connector
1 attachment point 7 permanent connection element
2 Housing 8 anchor point
3 retractable lanyard 9 12 kg test mass or equivalent force
4 energy dissipating element (if applicable)

Figure 3 — Method to determine L with an example of a twin RTFA
max
5.2 Conditioning
5.2.1 General
The conditioning apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.8.1 and 4.8.2.
NOTE Conditioning and corrosion tests are applicable to the retraction test and the dynamic performance test
at the maximum rated load.
5.2.2 Heat
Place the RTFA in a heated chamber for at least 2 h at a temperature of (50 ± 2) °C and at a relative
humidity of (85 ± 5) %.
5.2.3 Cold
Place the RTFA in a refrigerated chamber for at least 2 h at the minimum temperature claimed by the
manufacturer but not warmer than (−30 ± 2) °C.
5.2.4 Wet
Maintain the RTFA at ambient temperature for 24 h. Fully immerse the RTFA in fresh water within the
+5
temperature range (10 to 30) °C for ( 60 ) min, in such a way that water can enter the housing (e.g. with
retractable type fall arrest on its side). Remove the RTFA from the water, suspend it from its upper
attachment point and allow it to drain for (15 ± 1) min.
5.2.5 Corrosion
Expose the RTFA suspended from its upper attachment point to the neutral salt spray test in accordance
+05, +5
with EN ISO 9227:2022 for a period of ( 24 ) h. Dry for ( ) min at (20 ± 2) °C. Repeat the procedure,
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5.3 Retraction test
5.3.1 General
5.3.1.1 The tension test gauge shall be capable of measuring static tensile loads in the range from 4 N
to 130 N with an accuracy of ± 5 %.
5.3.1.2 Carry out the tests using the heaviest connector in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and information.
5.3.1.3 For heat and cold conditioning tests for an RTFA or twin RTFA with a maximum mass of 4 kg
the time between the end of conditioning and the end of the test sequence shall be less than 5 min. For
RTFAs and twin RTFAs with a mass greater than 4 kg the time between the end of conditioning and the
end of the test sequence shall be less than 10 min. The time between the end of wet conditioning and the
end if the test sequence shall be less than 10 min. The time between the end of corrosion conditioning
and the end of the test sequence shall not exceed 60 min.
NOTE 1 For twin RTFAs comprising of two independent devices (see Figure 1b) the mass is based on one of the
devices.
NOTE 2 For twin RTFAs comprising of a single housing (see Figure 1c) the mass is based on the complete device.
NOTE 3 The time allowed for the test sequence can be used for testing to 5.3.2, 5.3.3 and 5.3.4 in the same time
frame, i.e. the same time period, where possible.
5.3.2 Method - retraction tension - vertical application
5.3.2.1 The test shall be carried out for conditions described in 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.5 for RTFAs and
twin RTFAs with wire rope retractable lanyards. For RTFAs and twin RTFAs with man-made fibre
webbing or man-made fibre rope retractable lanyards carry out the tests for each condition described in
5.2.
5.3.2.2 Suspend the RTFA in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and information and
fully extract the retractable lanyard and allow the lanyard to fully retract in a controlled manner.
5.3.2.3 Extract (300 ± 10) mm of the retractable lanyard. Connect the tension test gauge and align
the test gauge with the vertical. With the gauge against the gauge platform allow the lanyard retraction
tension to be borne by the gauge. See Figure 4.
5.3.2.4 Record the gauge reading within 30 seconds of the lanyard tension being borne by the gauge
and check the result in accordance with the requirements in 4.3.1. Disconnect the gauge and allow the
lanyard to fully retract back under its own power. The lanyard retraction shall be unassisted and
controlled by hand resistance to prevent uncontrolled take-up of the lanyard by the RTFA.
5.3.2.5 Repeat the procedure with the lanyard fully extracted. The weight of the lanyard, including
any connection element, is to be accounted for by allowing it to be suspended during the test. It is
allowable to secure the lanyard into a coil. To attach the tension gauge, a clamp may be used. Allow the
retractable lanyard to retract a maximum of 100 mm before measuring the retraction tension and record
the result.
5.3.2.6 For a twin RTFA with identical retractable lanyards carry out the test on one of the retractable
lanyards. If the retractable lanyards are not identical carry out the test on each of the retractable lanyards
and record the result(s).
Key
1 RTFA 4 gauge platform
2 extracted lanyard L length of extracted lanyard
3 tension gauge
Figure 4 — Example of the retraction test arrangement in a vertical application
5.3.3 Method - retraction tension - horizontal application
5.3.3.1 The test shall be carried out for conditions described in 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.5 for RTFAs and
twin RTFAs with wire rope retractable lanyards. For RTFAs and twin RTFAs with man-made fibre
webbing or man-made fibre rope retractable lanyards carry out the tests for each condition described in
5.2.
5.3.3.2 Connect the RTFA horizontally in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
information. Support the housing of the RTFA and fully extract the retrac
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