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British standards code updates on work at height

Specialist provider highlights revisions to fall protection equipment standards
  • BS 8437:2005+A1: 2012 Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace.

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued Amendment 1 to BS 8437:2005 (August 2012). BS 8437:2005+A1:2012 supersedes BS 8437:2005, which is withdrawn.

  • BS EN 795: 2012 Personal fall protection equipment – Anchor devices

The British Standards Institution has published BS EN 795: 2012 (August 2012), following a revision by CEN/TC160. This new version supersedes BS EN 795:1997, which is withdrawn. It was prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC. Annex ZA (informative) gives the relationship with EU Directive 89/686/EEC.