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.
BS EN 1497:2007 Referenced Document
EN 362 Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Connectors*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN 363:2002 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls 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 892 Mountaineering equipment - Dynamic mountaineering ropes - Safety requirements and test methods*, 2023-04-26 Update
EN ISO 9227 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests - Amendment 1: Footnote of warning (ISO 9227:2022/DAM 1:2023)
BS EN 1497:2007 history
2007BS EN 1497:2007 Personal fall protection equipment - Rescue harnesses