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Energy absorber "Absorbica" Petzl — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0535/11
Summary
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.
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Product
Energy absorber "Absorbica" — Petzl
- Brand
- Petzl
- Name / model
- 11137*****
- Category
- Protective equipment
- 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.
What is the 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.
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