The following European standards are relevant to personal protective equipment for work at height:
- Connectors EN 362 or EN 12275
- Harnesses, positioning EN 813 or EN 358
- Ascenders EN 567 or prEN 12841
- Descenders prEN 12481
- Helmets EN 397 or EN 12492
- Ropes, low stretch EN 1891
- Ropes, dynamic EN 892
- Chest harnesses EN 12277
- Back-up devices prEN 12481 or EN 353-2
- Harnesses, full body EN 361
- Anchor lines EN 1891 or EN 353-1
- Energy absorbing lanyard EN 355
- Work positioning belt EN 358
- Fall arrest block EN 360
- Anchors EN 795
- Lanyards EN 354
- Pulleys EN 12278
Relevant British Standard Codes of Practice include:
- BS 7985 Use of rope access for industrial purposes
- BS 8437 Selection use and maintenance of fall protection equipment
- BS 7883 Fixing and testing of permanent anchors
- BS 8454 Delivery of education and training for work at height (BSI work item)