The UIAA began creating safety standards in 1960 with the testing of ropes. It has since developed standards for over 25 types of safety equipment, including helmets, harnesses and crampons. The UIAA collaborates with CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, for the harmonization of standards. In some cases, the UIAA asks for additional tests making the standard stricter than the CEN. Thus, the UIAA standards may differ slightly from CEN standards.

List of UIAA Standards

UIAA safety standards are regularly revised and updated by the UIAA Safety Commission to ensure they meet ever-changing nature and demands of the market and climbing and mountaineering world.

The Commission constantly reviews mountaineering and climbing accidents to determine if the standards are at a high enough level. Standards are not only revised, brand new standards are frequently introduced.

Accessory Cord

UIAA 102

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Tape

UIAA 103

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Slings

UIAA 104

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Harnesses

UIAA 105

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Helmets

UIAA 106

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Low Stretch Ropes

UIAA 107

N/A

Belay Lanyards

UIAA 109

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Frictional Anchors

UIAA 125

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Rope Clamps

UIAA 126

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Pulleys

UIAA 127

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Energy Absorbing Systems

UIAA 128

Braking Device

UIAA 129

N/A

Load Sharing Devices

UIAA 130

N/A

Ice Anchors

UIAA 151

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Ice Tools

UIAA 152

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Crampons

UIAA 153

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Snow Anchors

UIAA 154

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Snow Pickets

UIAA 155

N/A

Avalanche Rescue Shovels

UIAA 156

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Avalanche Rescue Probes

UIAA 157

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Crash Pads

UIAA 161

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