Accident Prevention and Insurance Association Rules
Period of Usage
ZH 1/710, 5.4.1+ Harnesses 6-8 years
BGR 198, 6.7: Connectors 4-6 years
Instruction in the Mode of Operation
ZH 1/710, 6.2+BGR 198 7.2: Instruction at least 1x/year
PPE Checks:
ZH 1/710, 7.1.2+BGR 198, 8.2.2: At least 1x/year by an expert
BGR 198, 5.1.2: All detachable components must be labeled permanently with the part description, year of production, the name of the manufacturer, the serial number and manufacturer’s code
BGR 198, 5.1.3: Operating instructions in German must be supplied with each system or component (the instruction in the mode of operation is also an important test, BGR 198, 6.1.1)
PPE Maintenance:
ZH 1/710,
7.2.1: Maintenance carried out by an expert
7.2.2: Examination by an expert following a fall
7.2.3: Replacement carried out by an expert
Risk Identification
BGR 198, 4 according to ยง6 ArbSchutzGes (Labour Protection Act) this does not apply to companies with fewer than 10 employees
Important EN Standards:
EN 341 PPE: Descender devices
EN 353-1 PPE: Vertical lifelines with a rigid rail
EN 353-2 PPE: Guided type fall arresters with flexible anchor lines
EN 354 PPE: Connectors
EN 355 PPE: Fall absorbers
EN 358: Retaining systems
EN 360 PPE: Retractable fall arresters
EN 361 PPE: Harnesses
EN 362 PPE: Connecting elements
EN 363 PPE: Catching systems
EN 795: Anchorage devices
EN 1496: Self-retracting lifelines
