SIST EN 795:2012

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 795:2012
01-september-2012
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SIST EN 795:1996/A1:2001
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Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Anschlageinrichtungen
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Dispositifs d'ancrage
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ICS:
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SIST EN 795:2012 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 795

NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2012
ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 795:1996
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung -
Dispositifs d'ancrage Anschlageinrichtungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 June 2012.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
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© 2012 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 795:2012: E
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Contents Page
Foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements . 14
4.1 General . 14
4.2 Materials. 14
4.2.1 Metal parts . 14
4.2.2 Rope and webbing . 14
4.2.3 Connectors . 15
4.3 Design and ergonomics . 15
4.4 Specific requirements . 15
4.4.1 Type A anchor devices . 15
4.4.2 Type B anchor devices . 15
4.4.3 Type C anchor devices . 15
4.4.4 Type D anchor devices . 16
4.4.5 Type E anchor devices . 16
4.5 Marking and information . 17
5 Test methods . 17
5.1 General . 17
5.2 Test arrangement and apparatus . 18
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance . 18
5.2.2 Dynamic strength and integrity test apparatus for types A, B, C and D anchor devices . 19
5.2.3 Static strength test apparatus . 19
5.2.4 Dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices . 19
5.3 Type A anchor devices . 20
5.3.1 General . 20
5.3.2 Deformation . 20
5.3.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 20
5.3.4 Static strength . 21
5.4 Type B anchor devices . 21
5.4.1 General . 21
5.4.2 Deformation . 21
5.4.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 21
5.4.4 Static strength . 24
5.5 Type C anchor devices . 26
5.5.1 General . 26
5.5.2 Deformation . 27
5.5.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 27
5.5.4 Static strength . 31
5.6 Type D anchor devices . 31
5.6.1 General . 31
5.6.2 Deformation . 31
5.6.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 31
5.6.4 Static strength . 33
5.7 Type E anchor devices . 33
5.7.1 Deformation . 33
5.7.2 Dynamic performance . 33
5.7.3 Post arrest suspension . 34
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5.7.4 Static strength . 34
5.8 Corrosion resistance . 34
6 Marking . 35
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 35
Annex A (informative) Information on installation documentation and periodic examination . 37
A.1 Information on installation to be supplied by the manufacturer . 37
A.2 Guidance on documentation to be supplied after an installation . 37
A.3 Guidance on periodic examination procedure . 40
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the
previous edition EN 795:1996 and EN 795:1996/A1:2001 . 41
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 43
Bibliography . 44

Figures
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device . 8
Figure 2 — Examples of anchor systems that are not covered by this European Standard . 9
Figure 3 — Example of a type A anchor device with a structural anchor . 11
Figure 4 — Example of a type A anchor device with a fixing element . 11
Figure 5 — Examples of type B anchor devices . 12
Figure 6 — Example of a type C anchor device . 13
Figure 7 — Example of a type D anchor device . 13
Figure 8 — Example of a type E anchor device . 13
Figure 9 — Bowline knot . 18
Figure 10 — Test lanyard for dynamic strength and integrity tests and dynamic performance tests . 19
Figure 11 — Example of a dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices . 20
Figure 12 — Dynamic test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point(s) not on a leg
. 23
Figure 13 — Dynamic test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point on a leg . 24
Figure 14 — Static strength test for type B anchor device with legs (e.g. a tripod) and a central anchor point . 25
Figure 15 — Static strength test for type B anchor device with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point on a leg26
Figure 16 — Example of a single-span type C anchor device test arrangement . 28
Figure 17 — Example of a multi-span type C anchor device test arrangement without a corner . 30
Figure 18 — Example of a multi-span type C anchor device test arrangement with a corner . 30
Figure 19 — Example of a type D anchor device test arrangement including a cantilever. 32
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Figure 20 — Example of a type D anchor device test arrangement including a rigid anchor line joint or junction
and a corner anchor . 33
Figure A.1 — Example of an installation plan . 39
Figure A.2 — Example of periodic examination procedure . 40
Tables
Table B.1 — Significant technical changes . 41
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC . 43

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Foreword
This document (EN 795:2012) 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 January 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by January 2013.
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 supersedes EN 795:1996.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.
For relationship with EU Directive 89/686/EEC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
For details of the significant changes made since EN 795:1996 please refer to Annex B.
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, 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.
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Introduction
A reliable anchor device is an essential component of any personal fall protection system.
This European Standard is intended to act as a complementary standard for existing European Standards
covering other 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 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 European Standard provides requirements and test methods for anchor devices used
in personal fall protection systems in accordance with EN 363, even if their intended use is for restraint.
Requirements and test methods for multi-user anchor devices, i.e. anchor devices that allow more than one
user to be attached at any one time, are not addressed in this document but advice is provided in a separate
CEN Technical Specification.
This European Standard is intended for the type testing of new products before placing them on the market and
gives only minimum performance requirements. 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 at the highest possible level. Manufacturers
may wish to bear these points in mind when deciding on the actual performance of their products.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for performance and associated test methods for single-user
anchor devices which are intended to be removable from the structure. These anchor devices incorporate
stationary or travelling (mobile) anchor points designed for the attachment of components of a personal fall
protection system in accordance with EN 363.
This European Standard also gives requirements for marking and instructions for use, and guidance on
installation.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
 anchor devices intended to allow more than one user to be attached at any one time;
 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 (see 3.3).
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 360, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Retractable type fall arresters
EN 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors
EN 363, Personal fall protection equipment — Personal fall protection systems
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods
EN 365, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for instructions for
use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
EN 892, Mountaineering equipment — Dynamic mountaineering ropes — Safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227)
ISO 2232, Round drawn wire for general purpose non-alloy steel wire ropes and for large diameter steel wire
ropes — Specifications
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)
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Note 1 to entry: Anchor systems that are not intended to be removed from the structure are not covered by this
European Standard. See Figure 2.


Figure 1a



Figure 1b

Figure 1c




Figure 1d
Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure (not part 5 structural anchor (not
of the anchor part of the anchor

device) device)
3 fixing element 6 element
Figure 1e
7 permanent fixation
(e.g. resin bonding)

Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device

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Figure 2a Figure 2b Figure 2c Figure 2d

Key
1 anchor point
2 structure
3 permanent fixation (e.g. studded, screwed, riveted, welded, resin bonded)
4 structural anchor
5 concrete, insulation or other covering
Figure 2 — Examples of anchor systems that are not covered by this European Standard
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 intended to be removable from
the structure and 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)
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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: A 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 bonded by resin to the structure.
3.4
fixing element
element or elements used to connect/fix the anchor device to the structure and which is/are 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 a 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.

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


Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure  5 element
3 fixing element
Figure 4 — Example of a type A anchor device with a fixing element

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Figure 5b – Sling
Figure 5a – Tripod



Figure 5c – Door anchor Figure 5d – Beam anchor
Key
1 anchor point
2 anchor device
3 structure
Figure 5 — Examples of type B anchor devices

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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

3
Key
1 anchor point
2 mass
3 structure
Figure 8 — Example of a type E anchor device
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4 Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall be designed in such a way that they
can be removed from the structure, without damaging the structure or the anchor device, thus allowing its reuse
e.g. for periodic examination.
4.1.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, U-bolt clamps shall not be used to form terminations in
any part of an anchor device.
4.1.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, it shall not be possible for elements with an anchor point
to become detached unintentionally. If the element or mobile anchor point can be removed, it shall be designed
such that it can only be detached after executing two separate, consecutive and deliberate manual actions.
4.1.4 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall be of such a design and size to allow
connectors to rotate freely and sit in the anchor point in the preferred load-bearing position.
4.1.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, for anchor devices comprising more than one element and
for anchor devices with elements that can be adjusted, the design shall be such that those elements cannot
appear to be positively locked together when incorrectly assembled or adjusted.
4.1.6 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, the mass of any element of an anchor device that is
intended to be transported by a single person shall not exceed 25 kg.
4.1.7 If the anchor device is equipped with a fall indicator, the indicator shall clearly indicate a fall has
occurred after the dynamic strength and integrity test(s).
4.1.8 When an anchor device consists of a combination of several types, it shall be tested for each
relevant type and for the combination, e.g. a combination of type C and type E anchor devices.
4.1.9 Where the information provided by the manufacturer permits loading in more than one direction
(e.g. in tension and in shear) (see 7 c)), anchor devices shall be tested in each safety critical direction.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Metal parts
4.2.1.1 After testing in accordance with 5.8, there shall be no corrosion of the base material. The presence
of tarnishing and white scaling is acceptable. Metal parts of anchor devices shall show no evidence of corrosion
that would affect their functional operation, e.g. the correct operation of moving elements.
NOTE Conformity to this requirement does not imply suitability for use in a marine environment.
4.2.1.2 If steel wire ropes are galvanised, the galvanisation shall be in accordance with ISO 2232.
4.2.2 Rope and webbing
4.2.2.1 Fibre ropes, web
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