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CEN/TC 160/WG 5 - Rescue equipment

Standardization of requirements and test methods for rescue equipment

Rescue equipment

Standardization of requirements and test methods for rescue equipment

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CEN/TC 160 - Protection against falls from height including working belts

Frequently Asked Questions

CEN/TC 160/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Rescue equipment" and is responsible for: Standardization of requirements and test methods for rescue equipment This committee has published 7 standards.

CEN/TC 160/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Standardization of requirements and test methods for rescue equipment Currently, there are 7 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.

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CEN
EN 1496:2017(Main)
Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue lifting devices
SIST EN 1496:2017

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).

  • Standard
    13 pages
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CEN
EN 1497:2007(Main)
Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue harnesses
SIST EN 1497:2007

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.

  • Standard
    15 pages
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CEN
EN 1498:2006(Main)
Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loops
SIST EN 1498:2006

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.

  • Standard
    16 pages
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CEN
EN 1496:2006(Main)
Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue lifting devices
SIST EN 1496:2006

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).

  • Standard
    13 pages
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CEN
EN 1497:1996(Main)
Rescue equipment - Rescue harnesses
SIST EN 1497:1996

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.

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    9 pages
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CEN
EN 1496:1996(Main)
Rescue equipment - Rescue lifting devices
SIST EN 1496:1996

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.

  • Standard
    9 pages
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    1 day
CEN
EN 1498:1996(Main)
Rescue equipment - Rescue loops
SIST EN 1498:1996

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.

  • Standard
    12 pages
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