Abseiling systems are used for tasks such as window cleaning and cladding maintenance, and are sometimes the only way to access certain areas.
There are several British Standards (BS) that relate to abseiling. Other standards that may be relevant to abseiling include: LOLER 1998, BS 7883:2019, and ISO 22846.
BS 7985:2013: The Code of Practice for the use of Rope Access methods for Industrial Purposes, which recommends that abseil anchor systems installed in accordance with BS 8610:2017 should be inspected every 6 months.
BS 8610:2017: The standard for abseil anchors.
BS EN 795:2012: The standard for class A anchor points.
EN362: The standard for connectors.