Standards
There are so many different standards organizations and standards that it can be difficult for laypersons and sometimes even for professionals to keep track.
SIA, DIN, EN, ISO, and many more are managed in Switzerland by the SNV (Swiss Association for Standardization), which offers a wide range of standards for purchase.
Below, we provide a simplified overview of various standards in no particular order. Please note that we accept no liability for the standards presented here. However, we strive to keep them as up-to-date as possible.
EN 795 Anchor Devices
The EN 795 standard covers anchor devices. A distinction is made between stationary (Class A) and mobile (Class B) anchor devices, as well as anchor devices with horizontal movable guides (Class C).
EN 360 Fall Arrest Devices
Fall arrest devices have a retractable lanyard made of wire rope, webbing, or synthetic fiber rope.
Some fall arrest devices are additionally equipped with a rescue lifting function; these are then referred to as fall arrest rescue devices.