Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height - Low stretch kernmantel ropes

Comment end date 2027-01-02

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Project stage codes

1. Decision on WI Proposal

2. Projektas

3. Viešoji apklausa

From 2026-11-03 till 2027-01-02

4. Closure of enquiry

5. Submission to Formal Vote

Organisation

CEN Europos standartizacijos komitetas

ICS

13.340.60 - Protection against falling and slipping

Technical Committee

TK 35 Safety of machinery

ForeignTC'S

CEN/TC 160

Number of comments

Comment start date

2026-11-03

Scope

This document applies to low stretch kernmantel ropes which are intended to prevent falls from a height. These ropes are intended to be used by persons in rope access including all kinds of work positioning and restraint, for rescue, caving, tree working and similar activities. Two types of low stretch kernmantel rope are defined: A and B. This document specifies requirements, testing, marking and manufacturer’s instructions and information. NOTE For ropes used for protection during any free climbing activity in rope access, rescue, caving, tree working and similar activities, it is important to consider other standards, e.g. EN 892. Dynamic mountaineering rope can also be used for protection during rope access and work positioning.

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prEN 1891