BS EN 12841:2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Type A rope adjustment devices
  4.3 Type B rope adjustment devices
  4.4 Type C rope adjustment devices
5 Test methods
  5.1 Test apparatus
  5.2 Test specimens
  5.3 Conditioning
  5.4 General tests
  5.5 Static tests
  5.6 Dynamic tests
  5.7 Descent test
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) List of functional requirements
      A.1 General
      A.2 Maintenance of rope adjustment devices within the
          user's reach
      A.3 Anticipation of emergency situations
      A.4 Care when selecting anchor lines
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 89/686/EEC
Bibliography

Pertains to rope adjustment devices intended for use in rope access systems. Also specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer.

This European Standard applies to rope adjustment devices intended for use in rope access systems. It specifies the requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Rope adjustment devices conforming to this European Standard may be designed for the use of one person, or in case of rescue, for two persons simultaneously. The rope adjustment devices as specified are not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.