Energy absorber "Absorbica"
Petzl
Protective equipmentInjuries
- Country of origin
- France
- Notifying country
- Poland
Requirements breached
The product poses a risk of injuries because of the lack of security stitching in the energy absorber. One accident reported. The product des not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) directive and the European standards EN 355 and EN 362.
Product
- Description
- The product is designed for protection on a lifeline (rope or cable). The energy of the fall is absorbed by the tearing of specific webbing. A mesh pouch with a zipper protects the energy absorber from abrasion or projections and allows regular verification of the absorber's condition.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0535/11 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2011-023
- Published
- 1 June 2011
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