What is this BS EN 15151-1 - Safety requirements for braking devices about?
BS EN 15151-1 discusses mountaineering equipment and braking devices with a focus on braking devices with manually assisted locking, safety requirements, and test methods.
BS EN 15151-1 is the first part of the BS EN 15151 multi-series on mountaineering equipment and braking devices that specifies safety requirements and test methods for braking devices with manually assisted locking used in mountaineering, climbing, and related activities for belaying, with manually assisted locking function, to protect against falls from a height and/or for abseiling with speed regulation.
BS EN 15151-1 applies to braking devices that are loaded with one person and which use mountaineering ropes according to EN 892. In case of abseiling and lowering down, BS EN 15151-1 also applies to braking devices, used with low stretch kernmantel ropes according to EN 1891. Note: BS EN 15151-1 does not apply to manual braking devices which are addressed in EN 15151-2:2012, nor to fully automatic fixed installations.
Who is BS EN 15151-1 - Safety requirements for braking devices for?
BS EN 15151-1 on safety requirements for braking devices is useful for:
- Manufacturers of braking devices
- Trekking expedition companies
- Rescue workers
- Professional mountaineers
Why should you use BS EN 15151-1 - Safety requirements for braking devices?
BS EN 15151-1 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment.
BS EN 15151-1 gives the classification of braking devices used in mountaineering, climbing, and related activities. BS EN 15151-1 discusses braking devices with manually assisted locking, safety requirements, blocking load, static strength, dynamic performance when belaying, design, blocking load, apparatus, procedure, static strength, and standards on mountaineering equipment. This will help you use braking devices safely.