EN 363-2018 pdf download.Personal fall protection equipment-Personal fall protection systems.
— ergonomic considerations, e.g. by choosing the correct harness and attachment elements to minimize discomfort and stress to the body;
— limitations of use (e.g. as stated in the information supplied by the manufacturer);
— the need to facilitate safe and effective rescue operations (e.g. to prevent suspension trauma);
— characteristics of the anchorage, e.g. location and strength.
Any component used in a personal fall protection system shall be designed and tested for the intended purpose.
Suitable connectors would be connectors conforming to EN 362, if they are used as components. Suitable anchor devices would be anchor devices conforming to EN 795 or CEN/TS 16415.
Components may be used in various types of personal fall protection systems, as long as they are suitable for the specific purpose. Information supplied by the manufacturer for all components shall be taken into account and additional information on the system should be drawn up, if applicable.
4.2 Specific types of personal fall protection systems
4.2.1 RestraInt system
A restraint system prevents falls from a height by restricting the travel of the user.
For an example of a restraint system, see Figure 1.
Characteristics
A restraint system:
— restricts the travel of the user, so that he/she is prevented from reaching zones where a fall from a height could occur;
— is not intended to arrest a fall from a height;
— is not intended for situations where the user needs support from the body holding device (e.g. work in tension or suspension).
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A suitable body holding device would be a waist belt conforming to EN 358, a sit harness conforming to EN 813 or a full body harness conforming to EN 361.
A suitable lanyard would be a restraint or work positioning lanyard conforming to EN 358 or a lanyard conforming to EN 354.
4.2.2 Work positioning system
A work positioning system enables the user to work supported in tension or suspension in such a way that a free fall is prevented.
For examples of work positioning systems, see Figures 2 and 3.
Characteristics
A work positioning system:
— prevents the free fall of the user;
— enables the user to position himself/herself at the workplace.
Assembly
A suitable body holding device would he a belt for work positioning coniortuing to IN 35t, a sit harness conforming to EN 813, or a work positioning belt conforming to EN 358 integrated in a full body harness conforming to EN 361. A sit harness or a belt for work positioning integrated in a full body harness would be preferable to a belt for work positioning used on its own, e.g. for ergonomic reasons and to provide for attachment elements for rescue.
A suitable lanyard would be a work positioning lanyard conforming to EN 358 or an adjustable lanyard conforming to EN 354.
In work positioning systems, the user normally relies on the equipment for support. Therefore, a backup should exist, e.g. edge protection, a fall arrest system.
4.2.3 Rope access system
A rope access system enables the user to get to and from the workplace in tension or suspension in such a way that a free fall is prevented or arrested.
For an example of a rope access system, see Figure 4.
Characteristics
A rope access system:
— gives access to and/or from the workplace in tension or suspension;
— prevents or arrests the free fall of the user;
— enables the user to move between higher and lower positions and may allow traversing;
— includes two different attachment points on the harness:
a low attachment point for connection to the rope adjustment device on the working line; a fall arrest attachment point for connection to the rope adjustment device on the safety line;
— includes a working line and a safety line which are separately attached to the structure either directly or by using anchor devices;
— includes rope adjustment devices that allow the user to change position along the working line and the safety line;
— can be used for work positioning after the workplace has been reached;
— can be used for rescue of the user himself/herself or other persons.EN 363-2018 pdf download.