Innovations for Safety

At AV R&D, we continuously work on innovations to meet not only strict international standards but also the needs of our customers. Our test dummies, known as testing torsos, are designed to provide reliable and accurate results in testing various protective equipment.

Quality and Standards

Our testing torsos comply with a range of international standards that guarantee quality, safety, and reliability. These standards include:

• ANSI Z359.11:
  This standard sets requirements for personal protective equipment and fall protection systems, focusing on ensuring user safety.

• ANSI Z259.10-18:
  This standard addresses requirements for the testing and certification of fall protection devices and establishes minimum performance requirements.

• ANSI/NFPA 1983 (UIAA):
  This standard relates to rescue equipment and sets standards for the certification and use of rescue systems.

• EN 364:1992:
  This European standard focuses on testing and certifying fall protection devices, ensuring their safety and reliability.

• EN 12277 A & B:
  This standard sets requirements for climbing harnesses, including their design, testing, and use.

• ISO 12402-9:
  This international standard pertains to personal protective equipment and specifies requirements for life jackets and other rescue equipment.

• EN 13138-3:
  This standard addresses the requirements for rescue devices for water activities, focusing on the safety and performance of these devices.

• EN 13138-1:
  This standard also focuses on protective devices for water activities, ensuring they meet necessary safety standards.

Range of Applications

Our torsos are essential tools for testing and certifying various protective equipment, such as:

• Climbing harnesses – ensuring safety in work at heights and climbing activities.
• Rescue equipment – rope systems and devices for saving lives in extreme conditions.
• Fall protection harnesses – for workers in industry and construction.
• Personal protective equipment – including life jackets and other rescue devices for water safety.

Over the past four years, we have successfully delivered more than 20 highly specialized testing torsos to countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy, Germany, and Vietnam. Our products contribute to ensuring safety in these countries, and we plan further expansions.

We believe that safety should be a priority for everyone. Our testing torsos are designed to meet market demands and contribute to the protection of the health and safety of workers and users. For more information about our products and standards, please do not hesitate to contact us.