EN 1908:2004

This European Standard defines safety requirements for tensioning devices used in installations for passenger transportation by rope. Its requirements are to be met taking into account the different types of installations and their environments. This document applies to the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and operation of rope tensioning devices and anchorages for cableways intended for passenger transportation. It includes requirements relative to the prevention of accidents and the protection of workers. It does not apply either to installations for the transport of goods or to inclined lifts.