EN 353-2:2002

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
        4.4.1 Anchor line
        4.4.2 Guided type fall arrester including lanyard and
               connector
   4.5 Dynamic performance
   4.6 Corrosion resistance
   4.7 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 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 guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line which can be secured to an upper anchor point. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this European Standard are sub-systems constituting a part of one of the fall arrest systems covered by prEN 363. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1 or EN 360. Energy absorbers are specified in prEN 355.