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BS EN 1891 Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height. Low stretch kernmantel ropes
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Standard number:
26/30569268 DC
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37
Released:
2026-10-29
Status:
Draft for Comment
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26/30569268 DC
This standard 26/30569268 DC BS EN 1891 Personal protective equipment for the prevention of falls from a height. Low stretch kernmantel ropes is classified in these ICS categories:
13.340.60 Protection against falling and slipping
This document applies to low stretch kernmantel ropes which are intended to prevent falls from a height. These ropes are intended to be used by persons in rope access including all kinds of work positioning and restraint, for rescue, caving, tree working and similar activities. Two types of low stretch kernmantel rope are defined: A and B. This document specifies requirements, testing, marking and manufacturer’s instructions and information. NOTE For ropes used for protection during any free climbing activity in rope access, rescue, caving, tree working and similar activities, it is important to consider other standards, e.g. EN 892. Dynamic mountaineering rope can also be used for protection during rope access and work positioning.
