What is BS EN 517 – Roof safety hooks about?
BS EN 517 is one of the European standards that discuss prefabricated accessories for roofing.
BS EN 517 applies to roof safety (building products) situated on the surface of pitched roofs and permanently fixed to the load-bearing roof construction. They are intended for the attachment of slaters’ ladders, for supporting working platforms and as anchorage points to which personal protective equipment against falls or for restraint are attached.
Note: BS EN 517 does not apply to installations that are used exclusively as anchorage points to which personal protective equipment against falls or for restraint is attached.
Who is BS EN 517 – Roof safety hooks for?
BS EN 517 on roof safety hooks is useful for:
- Architects
- Builders and constructors
- Interior designers
- Maintenance personnel
Why should you use BS EN 517 – Roof safety hooks?
Roof safety hooks are used for securing persons and fixing loads predominantly used for the maintenance and repair of roof coverings.
BS EN 517 specifies essential dimensions, materials to be used, requirements with respect to the load-bearing capacity, of the roof safety hooks fastened to the roof construction including their fastening system and the extent of testing.
The guidelines of BS EN 517 enable you to produce or install high-quality roof safety hooks that enhance the safety of the maintenance personnel.
