1、BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 1496:2006Personal fall protection equipment Rescue lifting devicesThe European Standard EN 1496:2006 has the status of a British StandardICS 13.340.60g49g50g3g38g50g51g60g44g49g42g3g58g44g55g43g50g56g55g3g37g54g44g3g51g40g53g48g44g54g54g44g50g49g3g40g59g38g40g51g55g3g36g54g3g51
2、g40g53g48g44g55g55g40g39g3g37g60g3g38g50g51g60g53g44g42g43g55g3g47g36g58Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIBS EN 1496:2006This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 November 2006
3、 BSI 2006ISBN 0 580 49698 8National forewordThis British Standard was published by BSI. It is the UK implementation of EN 1496:2006. It supersedes BS EN 1496:1996 which is withdrawn. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee PH/5, Industrial safety belts and harnes
4、ses.A list of organizations represented on PH/5 can be obtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal
5、obligations.Amendments issued since publicationAmd. No. Date CommentsLicensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 1496November 2006ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 1496:1996 English VersionPersonal fall protec
6、tion equipment - Rescue lifting devicesEquipement de protection personnel contre les chutes -Dispositifs de sauvetage par lvationPersnliche Absturzschutzausrstungen -RettungshubgerteThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 September 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC I
7、nternal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN memb
8、er.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are
9、 the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Uni
10、ted Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2006 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1496:2006: ELic
11、ensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4 3 Terms and definitions .4 4 Requirements.5 4.1 General5 4.2 Ergonomics 5 4.3 Materials and construction.5 4.4 Function for class A re
12、scue lifting devices 6 4.5 Dynamic performance and function for class B rescue lifting devices.6 4.6 Static strength6 4.7 Corrosion resistance.6 4.8 Marking and information.6 5 Test methods6 5.1 Sampling.6 5.2 Test masses .6 5.3 Conditioning to wet .7 5.4 Examination of design 7 5.5 Operating force
13、test.7 5.6 Dynamic performance test for class B rescue lifting devices 7 5.7 Static strength test 8 5.8 Corrosion resistance test .9 5.9 Function test 9 6 Marking .10 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer .11 Annex A (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and
14、 the previous edition EN 1496:1996.12 Bibliography 13 Figures Figure 1 Dynamic performance test procedure for class B rescue lifting devices.8 Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 1496:2006) has been
15、prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 160 “Protection against falls from height including working belts”, the 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
16、May 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2007. Annex A provides details of significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous edition: EN 1496:1996. This document supersedes EN 1496:1996. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Reg
17、ulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
18、Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods, marking and informa
19、tion supplied by the manufacturer for rescue lifting devices. Rescue lifting devices conforming to this European Standard are used as components or sub-systems of rescue systems. NOTE Rescue lifting devices in accordance with this European Standard may be combined with other components or sub-system
20、s, e.g. descender devices for rescue (EN 341), retractable type fall arresters (EN 360). 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
21、of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Connectors EN 363:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Fall arrest systems EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a heigh
22、t Test methods EN 365, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging EN 1891:1998, Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height Low stretch kernmante
23、l ropes EN ISO 1140, Fibre ropes Polyamide 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes (ISO 1140:2004) EN ISO 1141, Fibre ropes Polyester 3-, 4- and 8-strand ropes (ISO 1141:2004) ISO 2232, Round drawn wire for general purpose non-alloy steel wire ropes and for large diameter steel wire ropes Specifications ISO 9227,
24、 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 363:2002 and the following apply. 3.1 rescue lifting device class A component or sub-system of a rescue system, by which a person is lifted by
25、a rescuer or lifts himself from a lower to a higher place 3.2 rescue lifting device class B rescue lifting device class A with an additional hand-operated lowering function intended for lowering a person over a distance limited to 2 m NOTE The limited lowering function is provided because in some ci
26、rcumstances it may be necessary to lower a person a short distance during a rescue lifting operation, e.g. to avoid an obstruction. For a rescue by descent, a descender device conforming to EN 341 should be used. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c)
27、 BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 5 3.3 rescue system personal fall protection system by which a person can rescue themselves or others, in such a way that a fall is prevented 3.4 personal fall protection system assembly of components for protection against falls from a height at work, including at least a body
28、holding device connected to a reliable anchorNOTE Excludes systems for professional and private sports activities. 3.5 maximum rated load (for the rescue lifting device) maximum mass of the person(s), including tools and equipment, as specified by the manufacturer for the rescue lifting device NOTE
29、Maximum rated load is expressed in kilograms. 3.6 braking force maximum force Fmaxmeasured during the braking period of the dynamic performance test NOTE Maximum force Fmaxis expressed in kilo newtons. 4 Requirements 4.1 General 4.1.1 A rescue lifting device integrated into a personal fall protectio
30、n system other than a rescue system shall meet all the requirements of this European Standard when in the rescue mode. 4.1.2 If the rescue lifting device is permanently fitted or intended to be fitted to a tripod or similar anchor device according to EN 795, the whole unit, i.e. the rescue lifting d
31、evice and the anchor device combined, shall meet the requirements of this European Standard. 4.2 Ergonomics When tested in accordance with 5.5 with a mass equivalent to the maximum rated load, but at least 100 kg, the operating force for lifting the test mass shall not exceed 250 N. 4.3 Materials an
32、d construction 4.3.1 General Materials used in the rescue lifting device that may come into contact with the skin of a user shall not be known to cause irritating or sensitization effects during intended use. When checked in accordance with 5.4, the rescue lifting device shall have no sharp edges an
33、d burrs that may cause injury to the user. 4.3.2 Lines Lines shall be made from textile rope or webbing or from steel wire rope. 4.3.3 Ropes and webbings Fibre ropes of a non-sheathed core construction shall conform to EN ISO 1140 or EN ISO 1141. Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+
34、00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 6 Fibre ropes of kernmantel construction shall conform to EN 1891:1998, type A. Wire ropes shall conform to ISO 2232. Webbings and yarns shall be made of filament or multifilament synthetic fibres, suitable for the use intended. The breaking ten
35、acity of the synthetic fibre shall be known to be at least 0,6 N/tex. Threads used for sewing shall be physically compatible with the rope or webbing and their quality shall be comparable to those of the rope or webbing. They shall, however, be of a contrasting shade in order to facilitate visual in
36、spection. 4.3.4 Connectors Connectors shall conform to EN 362. 4.4 Function for class A rescue lifting devices When tested in accordance with 5.9.1, the test mass shall be arrested within a vertical distance of 100 mm. 4.5 Dynamic performance and function for class B rescue lifting devices When test
37、ed in accordance with 5.6 with a test mass equivalent to the maximum rated load, but at least 100 kg, the test mass shall be held and the braking force Fmaxshall not exceed 6 kN. When tested in accordance with 5.9.2, the lifting and lowering feature shall still function without failure and the test
38、mass shall be arrested within a vertical distance of 100 mm. 4.6 Static strength When tested in accordance with 5.7 with a test force equivalent to 10 times the maximum rated load, but at least 12 kN, the rescue lifting device shall withstand the test force applied for 3 min without tearing or ruptu
39、re. 4.7 Corrosion resistance After the test in accordance with 5.8, metal parts shall show no evidence of corrosion that would affect the function of the rescue lifting device (white scaling or tarnishing is acceptable if the function is not impaired). NOTE Conformity with this requirement does not
40、imply suitability for use in a marine environment. 4.8 Marking and information Marking of the rescue lifting device shall be in accordance with Clause 6. Information shall be supplied with the rescue lifting device in accordance with Clause 7. 5 Test methods 5.1 Sampling At least two test samples sh
41、all be provided for the tests. 5.2 Test masses Three test masses are required: test mass A: equivalent to the maximum rated load, but at least 100 kg; Licensed Copy: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 7 test mass B: equivalent to 1,5 times th
42、e maximum rated load, but at least 150 kg; test mass C: 30 kg. The tolerance on the test masses is (+ 20) %. 5.3 Conditioning to wet The apparatus for conditioning shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.8.3. Maintain the rescue lifting device at (20 2) C for 24 h. Fully extract the line and arrange the res
43、cue lifting device vertically in a tank and spray water within the temperature range of (10 to 30) C on it for 3 h at a rate of approximately 70 l/h. Remove the rescue lifting device and commence the test before 90 s has elapsed. NOTE If the rescue lifting device is integrated into an anchor device,
44、 it is sufficient to condition only the rescue lifting device and not the anchor device. 5.4 Examination of design Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation and by visual and/or tactile examination of the rescue lifting device that it meets the requirements of 4.3. 5.5 Operating force test F
45、it the rescue lifting device to an anchor point in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. Withdraw the line by at least 1 000 mm from the rescue lifting device and attach test mass A to the end termination in the line. Where relevant, engage the rescue mechanism in accordance
46、with the information supplied by the manufacturer. Hold the test mass by means of the controlling feature. Apply a force of a maximum of 250 N to the handle of the controlling feature in such a way that it operates as intended. Check whether the force lifts the test mass. 5.6 Dynamic performance tes
47、t for class B rescue lifting devices 5.6.1 Apparatus The test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6. 5.6.2 Procedure Attach the rescue lifting device in the intended position of the rescue lifting device to the anchor point of the test apparatus. If the rescue lifting device is in
48、tended to be fitted to a tripod or similar anchor device, then test the whole unit. Withdraw the line by (4 000 + 500) mm from the rescue lifting device and attach test mass A to the end termination of the line, incorporating a force measurement instrument to measure the braking force. Licensed Copy
49、: Wang Bin, na, Mon Mar 05 01:12:56 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSIEN 1496:2006 (E) 8 Raise the test mass by (600 + 500) mm, with a maximum horizontal distance of 300 mm from the centre line (see Figure 1). Hold the test mass by the quick release device. In the case of rescue lifting devices with an automatic retraction function, prevent the line from retracting by a clamp. Release the test mass without initial velocity. Measure the braking force. Repeat the test for every intended orientation and/or position of the resc
