1、BSI Standards PublicationBS EN 12277:2015Mountaineering equipment Harnesses Safetyrequirements and test methodsBS EN 12277:2015 BRITISH STANDARDNational forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12277:2015.It supersedes BS EN 12277:2007 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in i
2、ts preparation was entrusted to TechnicalCommittee SW/136/5, Sports, Playground and other RecreationalEquipment - Mountaineering Equipment.A list of organizations represented on this committee can beobtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessarypr
3、ovisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correctapplication. The British Standards Institution 2015.Published by BSI Standards Limited 2015ISBN 978 0 580 86608 1ICS 97.220.40Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity fromlegal obligations.This British Standard was publish
4、ed under the authority of theStandards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 November 2015.Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDateT e x t a f f e c t e dBS EN 12277:2015EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 12277 November 2015 ICS 97.220.40 Supersedes EN 12277:2007English Ver
5、sion Mountaineering equipment - Harnesses - Safety requirements and test methods quipement dalpinisme et descalade - Harnais - Exigences de scurit et mthodes dessai Bergsteigerausrstung - Anseilgurte - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on
6、 26 September 2015. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards
7、may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notifie
8、d to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Icela
9、nd, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Manage
10、ment Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 12277:2015 EBS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 3 Introduction 4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references
11、 5 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 Safety requirements . 6 4.1 General 6 4.1.1 Load transmitting part 6 4.1.2 Dimensions of tapes . 6 4.1.3 Threads . 7 4.1.4 Components 7 4.1.5 Textile part 7 4.2 Strength 7 5 Test methods 7 5.1 Conditioning and test conditions 7 5.2 Procedure. 7 5.2.1 General 7 5.2.2
12、Threads . 7 5.2.3 Type A harnesses . 8 5.2.4 Type B harnesses . 8 5.2.5 Type C harnesses . 9 5.2.6 Type D harnesses . 10 6 Marking 10 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer 10 Annex A (informative) Standards on mountaineering equipment . 14 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this Europe
13、an Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 15 Bibliography . 16 BS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 3 European foreword This document (EN 12277:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, t
14、he secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2016. Attention is draw
15、n to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 12277:2007. In comparison with the previous edition, the following major ch
16、anges were made: a) Amendment of the belt test; b) New definitions added and amendment of some definitions; c) Amendment of safety requirements; d) Amendment of test methods; e) Amendment of marking and requirements for information supplied by the supplier. This document has been prepared under a ma
17、ndate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations,
18、the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lat
19、via, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. BS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 4 Introduction The text of this European Standard is based on the former UIAA-Standard E “harnesses“ (Un
20、ion Internationale des Associations dAlpinisme), which has been prepared with international participation. This European Standard is one of a series of standards for mountaineering equipment, see Annex A. BS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies safety requirement
21、s and test methods for harnesses for use in mountaineering including climbing. It is applicable to full body harnesses, small body harnesses, sit harnesses and chest harnesses. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are in
22、dispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 892, Mountaineering equipment Dynamic mountaineering ropes Safety requirements and test methods 3 Terms
23、and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 harness assembly of narrow textile fabric(s) (hereafter referred to as tape), adjusting device(s) and/or other elements which fit around the body to support it in a hanging position after a fall 3.1.1 f
24、ull body harness (type A) harness which fits at least around the upper part of the body and the thighs Note 1 to entry: This type of harness will support an unconscious person in a head up position. 3.1.2 small body harness (type B) full body harness according to type A intended for people up to 40
25、kg Note 1 to entry: This type of harness is particularly suitable for people with an undeveloped or ill defined waistline. 3.1.3 sit harness (type C) harness in the form of a waist belt and connecting sub-pelvic support suitably arranged to support a conscious body in a sitting position 3.1.4 chest
26、harness (type D) harness which fits around the upper part of the body around the chest and under the armpits Note 1 to entry: A type D harness should only be used in combination with a type C harness. 3.2 load transmitting part part of the harness which transmit load in the tests in accordance with
27、5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5 or 5.2.6 as appropriate BS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 6 3.3 adjusting device device which allows adjustment to be made to the harness(es) to the needs of the wearer 3.4 rope attachment point part of the harness intended for the attachment of the rope Note 1 to entry: Harnesse
28、s can have several attachment points. 3.5 belt part of the harness which is around the waist 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General 4.1.1 Load transmitting part The following parts of the harness in contact with the dummy during the test are not defined as load transmitting parts to the body: shoulder st
29、raps, the part of the thighs excluded in Figure 1 and accessory parts. Key 1 load transmitting part to the body Figure 1 Parts transmitting load to the body in leg loops of a harness 4.1.2 Dimensions of tapes For ergonomic reasons the tape assembly shall comply with the following dimensions: a) load
30、 transmitting parts to the body in contact with the dummy during the tests in accordance with 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.2, 5.2.5.2 or 5.2.6.2 as appropriate: 1) harnesses of type B and D: 28 mm minimum; 2) all other types of harnesses: 43 mm minimum; b) shoulder straps: 1) harnesses of type B: 23 mm minimum; 2
31、) all other types of harnesses: 28 mm minimum; c) all other parts: no requirements specified. BS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 7 4.1.3 Threads Where stitching is used to provide safety and strength (e.g. in joints) the visible area of stitching shall contrast with the tape in colour or surface appe
32、arance. 4.1.4 Components Any component that can come into contact with the user or with any textile part shall be free from burrs and sharp edges. 4.1.5 Textile part Any textile part which can come into contact with the user shall be free from burrs. 4.2 Strength 4.2.1 When tested in accordance with
33、 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5.2, 5.2.5.3 or 5.2.6, no load transmitting part to the body shall break completely. In addition, the dummy (or the cylinder) shall not be released from the harness and no load bearing buckles or adjusting devices shall slip more than 20 mm. 4.2.2 Any loop or combination of loops
34、which are specified in the instructions for use for abseiling shall pass the tests in accordance with 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.2 or 5.2.5.2, as appropriate. 4.2.3 If there are multiple rope attachment points (for different sizes) the tests in accordance with 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5 or 5.2.6 shall be repeated as a
35、ppropriate for each size as specified in the information to be supplied. Second and subsequent samples may be necessary. 4.2.4 If a harness of type B is adjustable, the range of adjustments shall be within the maximum and minimum ranges claimed on the label (in accordance with Clause 6). This shall
36、be checked, after each of the adjustments, in accordance with 5.2.1. 4.2.5 If the type A or type B harness can be divided into a type C and a type D harness, each component which has a rope attachment point shall meet the requirements of this European Standard. 5 Test methods 5.1 Conditioning and te
37、st conditions Dry the test samples for at least 24 h in an atmosphere of (50 5) C and less than 20 % relative humidity. Then condition these test samples in an atmosphere of (23 2) C and (50 2) % relative humidity for at least 72 h. Then start testing these samples at a temperature of (23 5) C withi
38、n 10 min. 5.2 Procedure 5.2.1 General Verify the requirements according to 4.1.1, 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 by visual and tactile examination. Verify the requirements according to 4.1.2 by measuring with the harness on the dummy loaded in accordance with 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.2, 5.2.5.2 or 5.2.6.2. For the width in
39、4.1.2 the measurements shall be made in three locations per dimension. 5.2.2 Threads Check by visual examination that the requirements specified in 4.1.3 are met. BS EN 12277:2015EN 12277:2015 (E) 8 5.2.3 Type A harnesses 5.2.3.1 Put the harness on a rigid test dummy according to Figure 4 and attach
40、 it with a single rope, according to EN 892, to the test machine in accordance with the instructions for use. 5.2.3.2 In the head up position of the dummy load the harness gradually up to (800 10) N in the head up position of the dummy. Under this load, the rope attachment points should be placed ap
41、proximately symmetrically about the plane of symmetry of the dummy, then mark the tape at the outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device and apply a force increasing gradually to (15 3,00+) kN over a period of (2 0,25) min. Hold this force for (1 0,25) min and then release the tension
42、 completely over (1 0,10) min. Reapply the force immediately and increase gradually to (15 3,00+) kN over a period of (2 0,25) min and hold the force for (3 0,25) min before release. After release mark the tape at the outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device. Undo the load bearing b
43、uckle or adjusting device and measure the distance between the two marks. 5.2.3.3 In the head down position of the dummy (see Figure 4), use the same harness as in 5.2.3.2 then mark the tape at the outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device and apply a force increasing gradually to (1
44、0 0,30+) kN over a period of (2 0,25) min. Hold this force for (1 0,25) min and then release the tension completely over (1 0,10) min. Reapply the force immediately and increase gradually to (10 3,00+) kN as before and hold the force for (3 0,25) min before release. After release mark the tape at th
45、e outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device. Undo the load bearing buckle or adjusting device and measure the distance between the two marks. 5.2.4 Type B harnesses 5.2.4.1 Put the harness on a rigid test dummy according to Figure 5 and attach it with a single rope, according to EN 8
46、92, to the test machine in accordance with the instructions for use. 5.2.4.2 In the head up position of the dummy load the harness gradually up to (500 10) N in the head up position of the dummy. Under this load, the rope attachment points should be placed approximately symmetrically about the plane
47、 of symmetry of the dummy, then mark the tape at the outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device and apply a force increasing gradually to (10 0,30+) kN over a period of (2 0,25) min. Hold this force for (1 0,25) min and then release the tension completely over (1 0,10) min. Reapply th
48、e force immediately and increase gradually to (10 3,00+) kN over a period of (2 0,25) min as before and hold the force for (3 0,25) min before release. After release, mark the tape at the outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device. Undo the load bearing buckle or adjusting device and
49、measure the distance between the two marks. 5.2.4.3 In the head down position of the dummy, mark the tape at the outer edge of any load bearing buckle or adjusting device and apply a force increasing gradually to (7 0,20+) kN over a period of (2 0,25) min. Hold this force for (1 0,25) min and then release the tension completely over a maximum of 1 min. Reapply the force immediately and increase gradually to (7 2,00+) kN as before and hold the force for (3 0,25) min before release. After release, mark the tape at the
