BS EN 569 discusses mountaineering equipment and pitons with a focus on safety requirements and test methods. BS EN 569 specifies safety requirements and test methods for pitons for use in mountaineering including climbing.
BS EN 569 on safety requirements for pitons is useful for:
BS EN 569 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 89/686/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment. BS EN 569 is one of a package of standards for mountaineering equipment.
BS EN 569 discusses safety requirements, design, breaking force, test methods, examination of design, determination of breaking force, and test samples, test conditions. This allows you to improve safety and manufacture high-quality pitons.
EN 569:2007