EN 360:2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
   4.1 Design and ergonomics
   4.2 Materials and construction
   4.3 Locking
        4.3.1 Locking after conditioning
        4.3.2 Locking after optional conditioning
   4.4 Static strength
   4.5 Dynamic performance
   4.6 Optional requirement concerning endurance
   4.7 Corrosion resistance
   4.8 Marking and information
5 Test methods
   5.1 Locking test after conditioning
        5.1.1 Apparatus
        5.1.2 Method
   5.2 Static strength test
        5.2.1 Apparatus
        5.2.2 Method
   5.3 Dynamic performance test
        5.3.1 Apparatus
        5.3.2 Method
   5.4 Endurance test
        5.4.1 Apparatus
        5.4.2 Method
   5.5 Corrosion test
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
8 Packaging
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for retractable type fall arresters. Retractable type fall arresters conforming to this European Standard are sub-systems constituting one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363, when combined with a full body harness specified in EN 361. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1 and EN 353-2. Energy absorbers are specified in prEN 355.