What is this BS EN 15151-2 - Safety requirements for braking devices about?
BS EN 15151-2 discusses mountaineering equipment and braking devices with a focus on manual braking devices, safety requirements and test methods.
BS EN 15151-2 is the second part of the BS EN 15151 multi-series on mountaineering equipment and braking devices that specifies safety requirements and test methods for manual braking devices used in mountaineering, climbing, and related activities for belaying and abseiling, with only manual control, to protect against falls from a height.
Who is BS EN 15151-2 - Safety requirements for braking devices for?
BS EN 15151-2 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 15151-2 - Safety requirements for braking devices?
BS EN 15151-2 gives the classification of braking devices used in mountaineering, climbing, and related activities. BS EN 15151-2 discusses manual braking devices, safety requirements, static strength, static strength when used as a belay anchor, test methods, test conditions, sampling, design, and static strength of the additional attachment. This will help you use braking devices safely.
BS EN 15151-2 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 15151-2 also applies to braking devices, used with low stretch kernmantel ropes according to EN 1891.