There are many test protocol relating directly to working at height. Lyon Equipment has summarised a list, reproduced here, that we consider most relevant. You may purchase and download these standards individually from the BSI at http://shop.bsigroup.com/, or from us, as a BSI business partner. It is our practice, for selection, use and maintenance of fall arrest equipment, to comply with these standards and to remain in conformity with the requirements of the PPE Directive.

Work equipment standards:

BS EN 341 - PPE against falls from a height: Descender devices

BS EN 353-1 - PPE against falls from a height: Guided type fall arrestors. Part 1. Specification for guided type fall arrestors on a rigid anchorage line.

BS EN 353-2 - PPE against falls from a height: Guided type fall arrestors. Part 2. Specification for guided type fall arrestors on a flexible anchorage line.

BS EN 354 - PPE against falls from a height: Lanyards

BS EN 355 - PPE against falls from a height: Energy absorbers

BS EN 358 - PPE against falls from a height: Work positioning systems

BS EN 360 - PPE against falls from a height: Retractable type fall arrestors

BS EN 361 - PPE against falls from a height: Full body harness

BS EN 362 - PPE against falls from a height: Connectors

BS EN 363 - PPE against falls from a height: Fall arrest systems

BS EN 364 - PPE against falls from a height: Test method

BS EN 365 - PPE against falls from a height : General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging

BS EN 813 - PPE against falls from a height: Sit harness

BS EN 1891 - PPE against falls from a height: Low stretch kernmantle rope

BS EN 12841 - Personal fall protection equipment. Rope access systems. Rope adjustment devices.

ISO 22159 - Personal equipment for protection against falls - Descending devices  

General requirements for instructions:

BS EN 1868 - PPE against falls from a height: List of equivalent terms

Mountaineering & climbing equipment standards:

BS EN 564 - Mountaineering equipment – Accessory cord- Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 565 - Mountaineering equipment - Tape - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 566 - Mountaineering equipment - Slings - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 567 - Mountaineering equipment – Rope clamps - Safety requirements and test method

BS EN 568 - Mountaineering equipment – Ice anchors - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 569 - Mountaineering equipment – Pitons - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 892 - Mountaineering equipment – Dynamic mountaineering ropes- Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 568 - Mountaineering equipment – Ice anchors - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 569 - Mountaineering equipment – Pitons - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 892 - Mountaineering equipment – Dynamic mountaineering ropes- Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 893 - Mountaineering equipment – Crampons - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 958 - Mountaineering equipment – Energy absorbing systems for use in klettersteig (via ferrata) climbing- Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 959 - Mountaineering equipment – Rock anchors - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 12270 - Mountaineering equipment – Chocks - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 12275 - Mountaineering equipment – Connectors - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 12276 - Mountaineering equipment – Frictional anchors - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 12277 - Mountaineering equipment – Harnesses - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 12278 - Mountaineering equipment – Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 12492
Mountaineering equipment – Climber’s safety helmets - Safety requirements and test methods

BS EN 13089
Mountaineering equipment – Ice tools - Safety requirements and test methods

General standards:

BS 7883 - Code of practice for the design, selection, installation, use and maintenance of anchor devices conformity to BS EN795

BS 8454  - Code of practice for the delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue

BS 8437 - Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the work place

BS EN 397 - Specification for industrial safety helmets

BS EN 696 - Fibre ropes for general service - Polyamide

BS EN 701 - Fibre ropes for general service – General specification

BS EN 795 - Protection against falls from a height – Anchor devices – Requirements and testing.