As part of an engineered approach the company suggests considering the application for fall protection is a must, along with how users interact with the system.
 
There are two industry benchmarks to be considered for horizontal lifelines. EN 795 standard governs the testing of anchor devices. The most recent update, EN 795:2012, is becoming more widely recognised across Europe and has recently been published in the Official Journal of the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Directive. The Magenta Book’ – ACR[M]: Testing of Roof Anchors on Roof Systems – provides additional guidance. An imminent update will recognise improved test methods and a focus on multi-user solutions.
 
The company says representative testing, testing fall protection products in real world situations to guarantee performance is also key.