Fall arrest slings
Fall arrest slings EN ISO 795 are intended to create safety places where fasten personal protective equipment (PPE) preventing from fall hazards. It is an ideal solution to temporarily secure operators working at height when collecting materials at the construction site, working near openings for elevators, balconies, terraces, etc… Fall arrest slings are made of strong polyester webbing, which guarantees the loads laid down in the standard EN ISO 795 to prevent a fall from height.
How fall arrest slings EN ISO 795 work?
Fall arrest slings EN ISO 795 are fixed inside a reinforced concrete structure. The device has a loop that is fasten on the reinforcing bars before pouring concrete. On the other side, the fall arrest straps have a steel clamp to fasten the operator’s personal protective equipment (PPE). Once the fall hazard is over, only need to cut the webbing sling and remove the device. Fall arrest slings are designed to secure only one person at once.
Fall arrest straps are also useful in situations as: people working on roofs, bridges or viaducts.
Advantages of using fall arrest slings EN ISO 795
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- a very economical solution for securing operators working at heights requiring small movements.
- reliability and functionality
- fall arrest device is always present where there is a real risk of fall
- different models depending on ceiling height
- 2 years lifetime from the moment of its installation
- possibility of creating a horizontal safety system
Legal basis – European standard EN ISO 795
European standard EN ISO 795 – Personal fall protection equipment – Anchor devices – Requirements and tests – defines test methods and requirements that roof anchoring devices must meet. In addition, the above standard introduces a classification in six different classes for roof anchoring devices. Fall arrest slings have been tested and positively certified as class A1. These kind of devices are called “structural anchor points” as they are permanently fixed to a supporting structure. The fall arrest straps can be used in combination with a retractable fall arrester in accordance with EN ISO 360.
We should always remember that Council Directive 89/391/EEC, defining preventive action principles, prioritizes collective protection equipment (CPE) over personal protective equipment (PPE) such as EN ISO 795 anchorage devices. Legal provisions clearly state that lifelines, anchor points as well as other roof anchoring devices certified according to EN ISO 795 standard, should only be used when it is not possible to install collective protection equipment (CPE).
AITANA SAFETY - reliable fixed and portable anchor points
For more than ten years, AITANA SAFETY has been offering innovative technology to ensure safety work at height. Depending on the type of hazard, as well as the characteristics of the holding structure, we offer a variety of roof anchoring devices. All our anchor devices have been successfully tested by independent notified bodies in accordance with the European standard EN ISO 795.
Final conclusions
Fall arrest slings EN ISO 795 represents an ideal solution to secure operators working at height. The fall arrest straps are structural anchors points certified in accordance with the EN ISO 795 standard. It is a very economical solution. Once the fall hazard is over, only need to cut the webbing sling and remove the device. Certified for only one user at once.
Thanks to our wide range of anchoring devices, we can offer our customers the best option depending on the specifics of the project. Please contact us and we will send you an offer tailored to the needs of the project.
If you want to read more about anchor points certified in accordance with the EN ISO 795 standard, please just read our guide.