Safety is paramount
SATRA, a leading research and testing authority, conducted rigorous testing on our fall protection systems. Over three days, SATRA performed the first phase of extensive evaluations of our system range and its components.
The testing will ensure our products meet the requirements of our BS 8610: 2017 standard approval – one of the UK’s most highly regarded benchmarks for safety anchor systems designed to protect workers at height.
What is BS 8610?
BS 8610 establishes the safety standards for anchor systems used in fall protection products, including fall arrest, restraint, rope access, work positioning, rescue and evacuation systems. These systems are vital in safeguarding workers performing tasks at height and help prevent serious injuries and death.
The BS 8610 standard defines anchor systems into three main categories:
Type A – an anchor system consisting of non-travelling anchor points.
Type C – an anchor system employing a flexible anchor line.
Type D – an anchor system employing a rigid anchor line.
Metreel’s fall protection system is classified as Type D as a non-load-limiting anchor, meaning that it is not intended to deform to reduce the force in the event of a fall. The design enables the system to endure the most demanding conditions while maintaining the highest levels of safety for singular or simultaneous use.
The testing process
The tests are split into three distinct categories across the seven classes of Type D. SATRA performed static, deformation and dynamic tests. Each test simulates different conditions the fall protection systems may experience during the timeline of use.
Static testing holds the specified force required by each test for three minutes. This ensures the system is strong enough to support the minimum and maximum user load weight.
Deformation testing measures how well the system can support the load weight of users and maintain its structural integrity under normal use. For three minutes, the system must hold its form.
Dynamic testing simulates a fall from an EN 892 reference lanyard. The drop test ensures the system can handle the force and impact of a fall while preserving its structural integrity to prevent injury.
Our fall protection systems have completed the first phase of this testing; however, we have one more test scheduled at SATRA’s test centre to complete. This thorough BS 8610 testing reinforces our commitment to providing a prominent level of safety for workers operating at height.
Our commitment
At Metreel, we understand the importance of our fall protection products meeting all industry standards. As safety regulations evolve, we remain committed to ensuring our products continuously comply with all relevant standards. We design and manufacture durable and reliable quality safety systems. Our line of fall prevention products helps protect workers’ lives, giving them the confidence and peace of mind to conduct high-altitude work.
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