EN 1497:2007 – Dispositivi individuali per la protezione contro le cadute Imbracature di salvataggio
1 Scope
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.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors
EN 363:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Fall arrest 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 9227:2006)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 363:2002 and the following apply.
3.1
rescue harness
body support for rescue purposes comprising straps, fittings, buckles or other elements, suitably arranged and assembled to support the whole body of a person in an appropriate position during a rescue
NOTE 1 See Figure 1.
NOTE 2 Rescue harnesses are intended to be worn during normal working activities.
3.2
primary straps (for rescue harnesses)
straps intended by the manufacturer to support the body or exert pressure on the body during a rescue
NOTE Other straps are called secondary straps.
3.3
attachment point
specific connecting point for the attachment to other components, consisting of one or more attachment elements
3.4
rescue system
personal fall protection system by which a person can rescue himself/herself or others, in such a way that a fall is prevented
3.5
personal fall protection system
assembly of components for protection against falls from a height at work, including at least a body holding device connected to a reliable anchor
NOTE Excludes systems for professional and private sports activities.
3.6
maximum rated load (for the rescue harness)
maximum mass of the person, including tools and equipment, as specified by the manufacturer for the rescue harness
EN 1497:2007 – Dispositivi individuali per la protezione contro le cadute Imbracature di salvataggio