MSA Safety welcomes harmonisation of EN 17235 permanent anchor device standard

Permanent Anchor Device Standard EN 17235 Starts Countdown to Major Safety Step

Read the latest magazine Health & Safety Industry News Working at Height Permanent Anchor Device Standard EN 17235 Starts Countdown to Major Safety Step 20 February 2026 This week sees a ‘major step forward for safety’ as EN 17235, the European test standard for permanently installed anchor devices used in horizontal construction applications, such as flat roofs, is transitioned to across the UK and Europe. The standard was harmonised on 9 …

MSA Safety welcomes harmonisation of EN 17235 permanent anchor device standard

MSA Safety, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of PPE and safety systems, welcomes this week’s harmonisation of EN 17235, a European test standard for permanently installed anchor devices used in horizontal construction applications. EN 17235 sets out a comprehensive testing methodology for anchor devices that are permanently fixed to a structure, assessing not only the device itself, but also its fixings and the base mate…