In the UK, there are specific testing standards for fall protection and fall prevention systems. These standards help ensure that the fall arrest systems are safe and effective in preventing falls and protecting workers who are at risk of falling. Here are some testing standards for fall protection and fall prevention systems in the UK. We inspect and test all fall prevention and fall protection equipment to the relevant standards, but what are they and what do the fall arrest standards cover? Let’s take a look at the list of fall arrest system standard in the UK.

BS EN 365

Personal protective equipment against falls from a height – General requirements for instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging: This standard covers the general requirements for the use, maintenance, examination, repair, marking, and packaging of fall protection equipment.

BS EN 795

Fall protection equipment – Anchor devices: This standard covers the requirements for anchor devices used for fall protection systems, including testing, design, and installation.

BS 8437

Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace: This code of practice covers the selection, use, and maintenance of fall protection systems and equipment used in the workplace.

BS EN 353-1

Fall protection equipment – Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line: This standard covers the requirements for guided type fall arresters, including testing, design, and installation.

HSE INDG367

Fall protection equipment - A guide to selection and use: This guide provides information on the selection and use of personal fall protection equipment and systems, including testing requirements. Click here Download the INDG376 Guide (PDF).

BS 7883

Personal fall protection equipment gives recommendations for new anchor system design, installation, use, maintenance and inspection. A fall arrest system is designed to ensure that people working at height are adequately protected, and anchor systems are a critical component of PFPE. 

Remember that in order to stay compliant your fall arrest systems should be compliance tested every 12 months with abseil points and anchor systems requiring compliance testing every 6 months to BS EN 7883 & LOLER. Following these testing standards, we can ensure that your fall protection and fall prevention systems are safe and effective in protecting their workers from falls.

A non-compliant system puts you and your employees in danger and failure to maintain relevant standards in fall arrest systems can invalidate your insurance. It is essential that you have your equipment tested correctly so give us a call today on 0330 113 0870 and book your fall arrest compliance testing today at Altus Safety.