EN 1498-2006 en Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue loops《防人体降落设施 救生圈》.pdf

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1、BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 1498:2006Personal fall protection equipment Rescue loopsThe European Standard EN 1498:2006 has the status of a British StandardICS 13.340.60g49g50g3g38g50g51g60g44g49g42g3g58g44g55g43g50g56g55g3g37g54g44g3g51g40g53g48g44g54g54g44g50g49g3g40g59g38g40g51g55g3g36g54g3g51g40g53g48g

2、44g55g55g40g39g3g37g60g3g38g50g51g60g53g44g42g43g55g3g47g36g58BS EN 1498:2006This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 November 2006 BSI 2006ISBN 0 580 49699 6National forewordThis British Standard was published by BSI. It is the UK

3、implementation of EN 1498:2006. It supersedes BS EN 1498:1996 which is withdrawn. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee PH/5, Industrial safety belts and harnesses.A list of organizations represented on PH/5 can be obtained on request to its secretary.This publ

4、ication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.Amendments issued since publicationAmd. No. Date CommentsEUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNE

5、EUROPISCHE NORMEN 1498November 2006ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 1498:1996 English VersionPersonal fall protection equipment - Rescue loopsEquipement de protection personnel contre les chutes -Sangles de sauvetagePersnliche Absturzschutzausrstungen -RettungsschlaufenThis European Standard was approved

6、 by CEN on 22 September 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalsta

7、ndards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to

8、the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norwa

9、y, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2006 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and

10、by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1498:2006: EEN 1498:2006 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Terms and definitions .4 4 Requirements.7 4.1 Ergonomics 7 4.2 Materials and construction.7 4.3 Dynamic strength.7 4.4 Static strength7 4.5

11、Corrosion resistance.8 4.6 Marking and information.8 5 Test methods8 5.1 Examination of design 8 5.2 Dynamic strength test .8 5.3 Static strength test 12 5.4 Corrosion resistance test .14 6 Marking .14 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer .15 Annex A (informative) Significant technical changes

12、 between this European Standard and the previous edition EN 1498:1996.16 Figures Figure 1 Example of a rescue loop class A.5 Figure 2 Example of a rescue loop class B .5 Figure 3 Example of a rescue loop class C fitted to a rescuee .6 Figure 4 Test form for the test of a rescue loop class C8 Figure

13、5 Bowline knot9 Figure 6 Test lanyard for the dynamic strength test 9 Figure 7 Dynamic strength test for rescue loops classes A and B 10 Figure 8 Dynamic strength test for rescue loops class C11 Figure 9 Static strength test for rescue loops class A.12 Figure 10 Static strength test for rescue loops

14、 class B.13 Figure 11 Static strength test for rescue loops class C.14 EN 1498:2006 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 1498:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 160 “Protection against falls from a height including working belts”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European

15、 Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2007. Annex A provides details of significant technical changes between this

16、 European Standard and the previous edition: EN 1498:1996. This document supersedes EN 1498:1996. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic

17、, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EN 1498:2006 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies

18、 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. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this docu

19、ment. 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

20、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 8

21、92, Mountaineering equipment Dynamic mountaineering ropes Safety requirements and test methods ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests 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 r

22、escue loop body-holding device designed and constructed as a component of a rescue system consisting of elements designed and constructed so that, during the rescue process, the rescuee is held and kept in a defined position 3.2 rescue loop class A rescue loop designed and constructed in such a way

23、that, during the rescue process, the rescuee is held by the straps of the rescue loop passing around the back and under the arms NOTE See Figure 1. EN 1498:2006 (E) 5 Key 1 rescue loop 2 torso dummy 3 primary strap 4 adjustment element 5 attachment element Figure 1 Example of a rescue loop class A 3

24、.3 rescue loop class B rescue loop designed and constructed in such a way that, during the rescue process, the rescuee is held in a sitting position by the straps of the rescue loop NOTE See Figure 2. Key 1 rescue loop 2 torso dummy 3 central strap (secondary strap) 4 attachment element NOTE Primary

25、 straps are not shown. Figure 2 Example of a rescue loop class B EN 1498:2006 (E) 6 3.4 rescue loop class C rescue loop designed and constructed in such a way that, during the rescue process, the rescuee is held in a position with the head down and with the straps of the rescue loop fastened around

26、the ankles NOTE See Figure 3. Key 1 rescue loop 2 primary strap 3 attachment element Figure 3 Example of a rescue loop class C fitted to a rescuee 3.5 primary strap strap intended by the manufacturer to support the body or exert pressure on the body during a rescue NOTE Other straps are called secon

27、dary straps. 3.6 attachment point specific connecting point for the attachment to other components, consisting of one or more attachment elements 3.7 rescue system personal fall protection system by which a person can rescue themselves or others, in such a way that a fall is prevented 3.8 personal f

28、all 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. 3.9 maximum rated load (of a rescue loop) maximum mass of the

29、 person, including tools and equipment, as specified by the manufacturer for the rescue loop NOTE Maximum rated load is expressed in kilograms. EN 1498:2006 (E) 7 4 Requirements 4.1 Ergonomics The width of the primary straps shall be at least 40 mm. 4.2 Materials and construction 4.2.1 General Mater

30、ials that may come into contact with the skin of a user shall not be known to cause irritating or sensitization effects during normal use of the rescue loop. 4.2.2 Webbings and yarns Webbings and yarns shall be made of filament or multifilament synthetic fibres, suitable for the use intended. The br

31、eaking tenacity of the synthetic fibres shall be known to be at least 0,6 N/tex. Threads used for sewing shall be physically compatible with the webbing and their quality shall be comparable to that of the webbing. They shall, however, be of a contrasting shade in order to facilitate visual inspecti

32、on. 4.2.3 Construction When checked in accordance with 5.1, the rescue loop shall have no sharp edges and burrs that may cause injury to the user. The rescue loop shall be designed so that, when tested in accordance with 5.2.3.1, inadvertent release of the rescuee from the rescue loop is prevented.

33、It shall be possible to inspect visually each element and component of the rescue loop. 4.2.4 Attachment The rescue loop shall have at least one attachment point. The eyes of each attachment element shall have a diameter of 25 mm. 4.2.5 Connectors Connectors shall conform to EN 362. 4.3 Dynamic stre

34、ngth When tested in accordance with 5.2 with a torso dummy for rescue loops classes A and B, and with a test mass for rescue loops class C, with a mass equivalent to the maximum rated load, but at least 100 kg, the torso dummy or test mass shall be held and no primary strap or attachment element of

35、the rescue loop shall break or rupture. No element of the rescue loop shall become detached. If the rescue loop has more than one attachment point, the test shall be carried out at each attachment point. 4.4 Static strength When tested in accordance with 5.3 with a force of 10 times the maximum rate

36、d load, but at least 15 kN, applied for 3 min, no primary strap or attachment element of the rescue loop shall break or rupture. No element of the rescue loop shall become detached. If the rescue loop has more than one attachment point, the tests shall be carried out at each attachment point. EN 149

37、8:2006 (E) 8 4.5 Corrosion resistance Metal parts of the rescue loop shall be tested in accordance with 5.4. After the test, they shall show no evidence of corrosion that would affect their function (white scaling or tarnishing is acceptable if the function is not impaired). NOTE Conformity with thi

38、s requirement does not imply suitability for use in a marine environment. 4.6 Marking and information Marking of the rescue loop shall be in accordance with Clause 6. Information shall be supplied with the rescue loop in accordance with Clause 7. 5 Test methods 5.1 Examination of design Verify the w

39、idth of each primary strap by measuring it with a steel rule. Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation and by visual and/or tactile examination of the rescue loop that it meets the requirements of 4.2.Verify the opening of the eye of each attachment element by passing a rod with a diameter

40、of (25 + 10) mm through the eye. 5.2 Dynamic strength test 5.2.1 Test apparatus The test apparatus for the dynamic test of rescue loops classes A and B shall conform to 4.2, 4.4 and 4.6 of EN 364:1992. The test apparatus for the test of the rescue loop class C shall conform to 4.4 and 4.6 of EN 364:

41、1992 and to Figure 4. This shall be a rigid structure having a hard and smooth surface. Dimensions in millimetres Figure 4 Test form for the test of a rescue loop class C 5.2.2 Test lanyard The test lanyard shall be an unused sample of mountaineering rope, which shall conform to EN 892 for single ro

42、pe, have a nominal diameter of 11 mm and be known to have an impact force of (9 1,5) kN in the first impact force test in that standard. EN 1498:2006 (E) 9 Terminate the rope in loops produced by tying bowline knots (see Figure 5) and ensure the length of the termination loop is a maximum of 200 mm.

43、 Adjust the length so that, under a load of (100 + 10) kg, the length of the test lanyard including the eyes to be formed at the two ends is (2 000 + 1000) mm (see Figure 6). Figure 5 Bowline knot Dimensions in millimetres Key F mass of (100 + 10) kg or equivalent force 1 bowline knot 2 termination

44、loop 3 attachment point/eye Figure 6 Test lanyard for the dynamic strength test EN 1498:2006 (E) 10 5.2.3 Test procedure 5.2.3.1 Test procedure for rescue loops classes A and B Fit the rescue loop to the torso dummy in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. Connect one termina

45、tion loop of the test lanyard to the attachment point of the rescue loop and the other to the test apparatus.Suspend the torso dummy by means of the rescue loop, then raise it by (1 000 + 500) mm with a maximum distance of 300 mm from the centre line (see Figure 7). Hold it with the quick release de

46、vice. Dimensions in millimetres Key a) class A b) class B 1 rescue loop 2 torso dummy 3 test lanyard 4 quick release device 5 attachment point 6 test apparatusFigure 7 Dynamic strength test for rescue loops classes A and B Operate the quick release device so as to drop the torso dummy with the rescu

47、e loop without initial velocity. Check the position of the torso dummy in the rescue loop and check whether any element of the rescue loop has become detached. Check the primary straps and attachment elements for signs of breaking or rupture. EN 1498:2006 (E) 11 Within 15 min, carry out a second dro

48、p test using the same test lanyard. Readjustment of the rescue loop to the torso dummy is permitted. Check the position of the torso dummy in the rescue loop and check whether any element of the rescue loop has become detached. Check the primary straps and attachment elements for signs of breaking o

49、r rupture. Repeat the test for each attachment point. Readjustment of the rescue loop to the torso dummy or replacement of the rescue loop is permitted. 5.2.3.2 Test procedure for rescue loops class C Carry out the test described in 5.2.3.1, but with a test mass in accordance with 4.5 of EN 364:1992 instead of the torso dummy. For the test arrangement see Figure 8. Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 rescue loop 2 test form 3 test lanyard 4 test mass 5 quick release device Figure 8 Dynamic strength test for rescue loop