scope:

This Standard sets out design and performance requirements, test methods, and requirements for marking and labelling individual connecting components used as part of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).

This Standard applies to components that are

(a) used in the interconnection of a complete unit referred to in other published Standards and/or projected Standards related to PFAS;

(b) intended to be used as the primary single link to a permanent anchorage connector, and

(c) intended to be used as a primary attachment point between two or more subsystems, as described and certified under other Standards related to PFAS.

This Standard does not apply to anchorages or anchorage connectors.