What The Numbers Mean

Climbing/Rigging Equipment

· EN358-Work Positioning Harnesses & Lanyards
· EN361-Full body Harnesses
· EN362:2004—Connectors (karabiners, harness connector rings)
· EN564-Accessory cord
· EN566-Slings
· EN795B-Anchor devices
· EN813—Sit Harnesses
· EN1891-Ropes (Climbing)
· EN12275-Connectors (karabiners)
· EN12278-Pulleys

 

Clothing Equipment

· EN397-Helmets (ground worker)
· EN12492-Helmets (ground worker/arborist/climber)
· EN345-2 –Safety Footwear (professional users)
· EN381-3 –Safety Footwear (chainsaw protection)
· EN381-5 –Safety Trousers
· EN381-7 –Safety Gloves (chainsaw use)
· EN345-2 –Safety Footwear
· EN166-Safety Glasses
· EN352-Ear Defenders
· EN1731-Visors

Trouser Design/Type

· Type A-front cut protection (ground worker)
· Type C-all-round cut protection (aerial worker, arborist, trainee ground worker)

Boot & Trouser Classifications

· Class I—16m/s; Class 2-20m/s; Class 3-24m/s; Class 4;28m/s