PURPOSE
Belts and lanyards for work positioning and restraint.
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EN 358Work positioning belts and lanyards
Belts and lanyards for work positioning and restraint.
Illustrative image; verify real product conformity from markings and certificates.
TYPICAL USE
Work positioning and restraint applications.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Verify that work positioning alone is not a fall-arrest system.
TECHNICAL CLASSES AND SELECTION
Technical distinctions within this standard
Do not select PPE by code alone. Verify the following distinctions using actual product markings and manufacturer documentation.
Work positioning
Belts and lanyards intended for work positioning.
Restraint
Assess restraint that prevents reaching a fall edge.
Code and marking decoder
EN 358Relevant product standard; confirm applicable edition.
Class / TypeRead product-specific declared performance.
ManufacturerModel, serial, maintenance and traceability.
Where are product markings found?
On belt/lanyard labels with standard and manufacturer limits.
Verify that work positioning alone is not a fall-arrest system.
COMPARE STANDARDS
Not interchangeable
EN 358 work positioning is not, by itself, a fall-arrest system.
WRONG SELECTION
Field mistake
Using a positioning lanyard as a fall-arrest lanyard.
BETTER APPROACH
Risk-based choice
Where a fall is possible, add a compatible EN 361-based fall arrest system.
Typical applications
01 · Pole work
02 · Maintenance positioning
03 · Restraint tasks
1Verify product and standard marking.
2Check protection performance for task hazards.
3Verify anchorage, connectors and body support as one system.
4Review fall clearance, swing-fall risk and rescue plan.
5Verify manufacturer compatibility and periodic inspection.
6Check damage, service life, inspection and manufacturer instructions.