Injuries

Energy absorber "Absorbica"

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Energy absorber "Absorbica"Energy absorber "Absorbica"Energy absorber "Absorbica"
Case number
0535/11
Category
Protective equipment
Type / Model
11137*****
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇵🇱 Poland
Country of origin
🇫🇷 France
Published
2011-06-10

⚠️ Risk

null 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.

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.