BS 8610:2017 pdf download.Personal fall protection equipment.
BS 8610 covers two categories of anchor system:
a) non-load-limiting, for single and multi-users; and
b) load-limiting, for single and multi-users.
Each category consists of various types, i.e. type A, type C and type D, which cover different applications, including:
• restraint;
• fall arrest;
• rope access;
• work positioning;
• several types of rescue; and
• evacuation.
NOTE For anchor system options and codification, see Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1 — Non-load-limiting codification and anchor system options
BS 8610 is intended for the type testing of anchor systems and gives only minimum performance requirements. It is essential that anchor systems are designed and manufactured so that, in the foreseeable conditions of use for which they are intended, the user is able to perform the risk-related activity while being appropriately protected at the highest possible level.
BS 8610 presumes that the manufacturer of the relevant parts of the anchor system, for the sake of consistency and traceability, operates a quality management system which complies with regulations in force at the time. Guidance on the form this quality management system could take can be found in BS EN ISO 9001.
• rescue — accompanied descent;
• rescue — remotely operated — redirect attachment; and
• evacuation,
as they are considered not to be appropriate for such use.
3) type C non-load-limiting and load-limiting anchor systems (see 3.3.3) for:
• rope access and work positioning;
• rescue — accompanied descent;
• rescue — remotely operated — redirect attachment; and
• evacuation,
as they are considered not to be appropriate for such use.
4) type B and type E, as described in BS EN 795, are not covered in this British Standard as they are
3.8 energy-dissipating element
element of an anchor system that dissipates the kinetic energy developed during a fall from a height NOTE Wire rope used in type C anchor systems is not considered to be an energy-dissipating element.
3.9 evacuation
transfer of a person or persons from a place of danger or difficulty to a place of safety
3.10 evacuation system
personal fall protection system by which a person or persons can transfer themselves, or be transferred, from a place of danger to a place of safety, in such a way that a free fall is prevented
3.11 extremity anchor
element connecting the extremity of a flexible anchor line or rigid anchor line to the base material
3.12 fall arrest system
personal fall protection system which limits the impact force on the body of the user during fall arrest