BS EN 1497:2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 Ergonomics
  4.2 Materials and construction
  4.3 Dynamic strength
  4.4 Static strength
  4.5 Corrosion resistance
  4.6 Marking and information
5 Test methods
  5.1 Examination of design
  5.2 Dynamic strength test
  5.3 Static strength test
  5.4 Corrosion resistance test
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Significant technical changes between
        this European Standard and the previous edition
        EN 1497:1996
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 89/686/EEC

Describes requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for rescue harnesses.

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.