EN 361 FULL BODY HARNESS TESTS

TESTS METHODS FOR FULL BODY HARNESSES

EN 361 is the standard applied to Full Body Harnesses designed to hold the user in place and spread the load in the case of a fall arrest scenario

(i.e. being brought to a stop following a period of free-fall).

THERE ARE 3 MAIN PERFORMANCE TESTS IN EN361

DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

This test is designed to simulate realistic scenarios for harness behavior by exposing it to a shock test under a load greater than typical usage.

The focus is on the angle at which the user is held in the event of a fall.

A 100kg solid torso dummy is attached to a rope and dropped in free fall for 4 meters.

The test is conducted twice on each harness - once heads-up and once heads-down.

To pass the test, the harness must hold the dummy in a position not exceeding 50 degrees from the upright position after both drops.

STRENGTH TESTS

Strength tests, specifically tensile tests, are essential in determining the breaking strength of whole products such as harnesses and lanyards.

In these tests, tensile forces are applied for a minimum of three minutes to ensure that the product's strength surpasses the specified force stated in the standard by a safety factor of 6kN.

For harnesses, the upward direction force is subjected to 15kN, while the downward direction is subjected to 10kN.

For lanyards, their breaking strength is tested by applying either 22kN or 15kN between their attachment points, depending on the materials used.

Trusting the results of these tests ensures the quality and safety of these products.

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Ensuring Your Fall Protection Equipment is Built to Last

At the heart of any reliable fall protection equipment lies the ability of its metallic components to withstand the damaging effects of environmental corrosion.

These key components are subjected to rigorous testing that simulates rust-inducing salt water mist exposure within a sealed chamber for 24-48 hours.

Each component is carefully examined for signs of rust and functional integrity to provide you with the assurance that your equipment is built to last.

Trust the corrosion resistance testing to keep you safe and protected on the job.

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