This International Standard specifies the requirements for performance, sizing, marking and test methods for
deck safety harnesses and safety lines.
It is applicable to harnesses and lines in the following sizes of body mass:
d) size 1 > 50 kg1);
e) size 2 > 20 kg <= 50 kg1);
f) size 3 <= 20 kg1);
which are intended to be worn by all persons when in the exposed cockpit or on the working deck of a
recreational vessel afloat.
It is not applicable to dinghy “trapeze” harnesses, windsurfing harnesses, seat harnesses for fast motor boats
and harnesses intended to protect against fall from a height.
ISO 12401:2004 history
2009ISO 12401:2009 Small craft - Deck safety harness and safety line - Safety requirements and test methods
2004ISO 12401:2004 Small craft - Deck safety harness and safety line for use on recreational craft - Safety requirements and test methods