BS 8610:2017 PDF

What is BS 8610- Specifications for anchor systems for personal fall protection about?

BS 8610 discusses personal fall protection equipment. BS 8610 is a standard that provides specifications for anchor systems for personal fall protection of the wearer against falls. BS 8610 provides requirements and test methods for type testing anchor systems that are installed and tested in the base materials specified by the manufacturer for restraint systems, fall arrest systems, rope access systems, work positioning systems, rescue systems, and evacuation systems. BS 8610 covers anchor systems intended for one or more users simultaneously and specifies the maximum number of users for each type of anchor system. Note1: BS 8610 does not apply to:

Equipment conforming to BS EN 516 or BS EN 517 Type A load-limiting anchor systems for rope access and work positioning, rescue – accompanied descent, rescue – remotely operated – redirect attachment and evacuation Type C non-load-limiting and load-limiting anchor systems for rope access and work positioning, rescue – accompanied descent, rescue – remotely operated – redirect attachment and evacuation Type B and type E as they are not installed in a base mat...