Tests of ABSORBICA lanyards in a fall over an edge
Warnings
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.
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Depending on anchor position, the lanyard can rub on an edge in a fall.
The strength of the ABSORBICA-I and Y lanyards is based on an existing standard: the EN 355 standard provides additional tests for this situation (RFU 11.074).
ABSORBICA-I and Y lanyards, both webbing and rope versions, meet the requirements of these tests.
WARNING: evaluate the texture of any edges you might encounter in the field and if possible change the configuration to avoid exposing your lanyard to rubbing over an edge.
Test of a straight fall over an edge
100 kg mass
Fall length: 2 m
Lanyard rubbing on a metal edge 0.5 mm in radius.
The lanyard must not be severed.
Test of a pendulum fall over an edge
100 kg mass
Fall length: 2 m
Offset of 1.5 meters before falling.
The lanyard must not be severed.
Notes:
As with most laboratory tests, the chosen scenario is very harsh and not representative of a real work situation. For these tests the lanyard was extended beyond the normal length.
Warning: observe the usage conditions for ABSORBICA lanyards as specified in the Instructions for Use.
