AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components Part of the Fall Protection Code VErSIoN A S S E 3 Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. . AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS The information and materials contained in this publication have been developed from sources believed to be reliable. However, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) as secretariat of the ANSI accredited Z359 Committee or individual committee members accept no legal responsibility for the correctness or completeness of this material or its application to specific factual situations. By publication of this standard, ASSE or the Z359 Committee does not ensure that adherence to these recommendations will protect the safety or health of any persons, or preserve property Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. 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Foreword (This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z359.1-2007.) This standard, national in scope, was developed by an Accredited Standards Committee functioning under the procedures of the American National Standards Institute, with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) as secretariat. It is intended that every employer whose operations fall within the scope and purpose of the standard will adopt the guidelines and requirements detailed in this standard. The need for this standards activity grew out of the continuing development of a series of fall protection related standards. The focus is to tie the elements of those standards together and provide the tools with which employers may develop the programs that incorporate those elements. This standard also brings together the administrative requirements of those fall protection standards. It should be noted, as in all Z359-series standards, that this standard applies to all occupational and non-occupational activities except those in SIC Division C (construction). It also is not intended to apply to sports activities such as mountaineering. Neither the standards committee, nor the secretariat, states that this standard is perfect or in its ultimate form. It is recognized that new developments are to be expected, and that revisions of the standard will be necessary as the state-of-the-art progresses and further experience is gained. It is felt, however, that uniform guidelines for fall protection programs are very much needed and that the standard in its present form provides for the minimum criteria necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive managed fall protection program. The Z359 Committee acknowledges the critical role of design in influencing the use of proper fall protection equipment. Designs which eliminate fall hazards through the proper application of the hierarchy of safety controls are the preferred method for fall protection. Design deficiencies often increase the risk for employees who may be exposed to fall hazards: examples are (1) lack of rail systems to prevent falls from machines, equipment and structures; (2) failure to provide engineered anchorages where use of personal fall arrest systems are anticipated; (3) no provision for safe access to elevated work areas; (4) installation of machines or equipment at heights, rather than floor/ground level to preclude access to elevated areas; (5) failure to plan for the use of travel restriction or work positioning devices. To that end, this series of standards also provides guidance for design considerations for new buildings and facilities. Basic fall safety principles have been incorporated into these standards, including hazard survey, hazard elimination and control, and education and training. The primary intent is to ensure a proactive approach to fall protection. However, the reactive process of accident investigation is also addressed to ensure that adequate attention is given to causation of falls. The Z359 Committee solicits public input that may suggest the need for revisions to this standard. Such input should be sent to the Secretariat, ASC Z359, American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 E. Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2187. This standard was developed and approved for submittal to ANSI by the American National Standards Committee on Standards for Fall Protection, Z359. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Z359 Committee had the following members: Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. 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Contents SECTION .................................................................................................................. PAGE 1. Scope, Purpose, Application, Exceptions, and Interpretations ........................ 8 1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................. 8 1.2 Purpose and Application ............................................................................. 8 1.3 Exceptions .................................................................................................... 8 1.4 Interpretations .............................................................................................. 9 2. Definitions ............................................................................................................... 9 3. Design Requirements ............................................................................................ 9 3.1 System Requirements ................................................................................. 9 3.2 Component and Element Requirements ...................................................10 3.3 Subsystem Requirements .......................................................................... 21 4. Qualification Testing ............................................................................................. 24 4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens ....................................................... 24 4.2 System and Subsystem Qualification Testing ......................................... 26 4.3 Component, Constituent, and Element Testing ...................................... 33 4.4 Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem Qualification Testing ................... 43 5. Marking and Instructions ..................................................................................... 45 5.1 General Marking Requirements ................................................................ 45 5.2 Specific Marking Requirements ................................................................ 45 5.3 General Instruction Requirements ............................................................ 47 5.4 Specific Instruction Requirements ............................................................ 49 6. User Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage of Equipment ............................. 52 6.1 Inspection ..................................................................................................... 52 6.2 Maintenance and Storage .......................................................................... 53 7. Equipment Selection, Rigging, Use, and Training ............................................ 54 7.1 Equipment Selection ................................................................................... 54 7.2 Equipment Rigging and Use ...................................................................... 56 7.3 Training ......................................................................................................... 60 8. References ............................................................................................................ 63 Appendix A ............................................................................................................ 66 Appendix B ............................................................................................................ 67 Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. Page Intentionally Left Blank. Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard STANDARD REQUIREMENTS Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components EXPLANATORY INFORMATION (Not part of American National Standard Z359.1) 1. SCOPE, PURPOSE, APPLICATION, EXCEPTIONS, AND INTERPRETATIONS 1.1 Scope. This standard establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualification, instruction, training, inspection, use, maintenance, and removal from service of connectors, full body harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, anchorage connectors, fall arresters, vertical lifelines, and selfretracting lanyards comprising personal fall arrest systems for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 pounds (59 to 140 kg). E1.1 See Figures 1 through 29 for illustrations of the equipment covered by this standard. Equipment used in personal fall arrest systems is commonly referred to as “personal protective equipment” (PPE) in the literature of the safety field. Also see ANSI/ASSE Z359.0 for definition of “Capacity”. The manufacturer should apply a quality assurance system such as ANSI/ASQC Q94-1987. See reference 8.6.1. 1.2 Purpose and Application. 1.2.1 This standard addresses only personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) incorporating full body harnesses. Whenever the term “system” is used in the standard it refers to a personal fall arrest system. E1.2.1 See Appendix A for explanation of acronyms used within this standard. 1.2.2 This standard addresses equipment used in occupations requiring personal protection against falls from heights and applies to the manufacturers, distributors, purchasers, and users of such equipment. E1.2.2 This is a voluntary consensus standard. The legal requirements for protection against falls from heights are established by applicable regulatory bodies governing occupational safety. 1.2.3 Body belts, window cleaner belts, chest-waist harnesses, and chest harnesses, even when referred to as body supports, are not addressed by the provisions of this fall arrest standard. E1.2.3 For definitions of window cleaner belts, see reference 8.7.1. 1.2.4 Before any equipment shall bear the marking Z359.1 or be represented in any way as being in compliance with this standard, all requirements of this standard shall be met. 1.3 Exceptions. E1.3.1 See reference 8.1.1 for definition of SIC Division C. 1.3.2 Although personal fall arrest systems incorporating horizontal lifelines (as well as personal protective systems for climbing, man riding, travel E1.3.2 See 3.1.4. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 8 1.3.1 The requirements of this standard do not address the construction industry (SIC Division C), window cleaning belts, and sports-related activities. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components restriction, work positioning, rescue, and evacuation) may suitably incorporate components or subsystems specified herein, those systems (and components and subsystems which are unique to them) are outside the scope of this standard for personal fall arrest systems. 1.3.3 Variance from the requirements of this standard are permissible in isolated instances of practical difficulties when applying it at the user level, but only when it is clearly evident that an equivalent degree of protection is thereby secured. 1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat of this standard. 2. DEFINITIONS Please refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest, for definitions of terms used in this standard. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 System Requirements. p pr ov E3.1.1 When evaluating an anchorage, both the direction and magnitude of applied forces should be considered. 3.1.2 When subjected to tests contained in 4.2, a personal fall arrest system in which a full body harness is used shall produce a maximum arrest force (MAF) of not more than 1,800 pounds (8.0kN) and shall bring the fall to a complete stop with a deceleration distance of not more than 42 inches (1,067mm). In suspension, after the fall is arrested, the angle at rest which the vertical center line of the test torso makes with the vertical shall not exceed 30 degrees. E3.1.2 See Figures 4 and 20. The 1,800-pound (8.0kN) MAF criteria included in this standard is based on the following considerations. In the mid1970’s medical information developed in France confirmed earlier United States research, which observed that approximately 2,700 pounds (12kN) is the threshold of significant injury incidence for physically fit individuals subjected to drop impacts when wearing harnesses. The French arbitrarily halved the above force and established 1,350 pounds (6kN) as their national standard for MAF in PFAS. Canada’s Ontario Ministry of Labor reviewed this information and elected to establish 1,800 pounds (8kN) for MAF. This MAF has been in effect since 1979 in the Ontario Provincial standard. Since that ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A 3.1.1 A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) shall be used only if attached to an anchorage or anchorage with anchorage connector, which complies with the requirements of this standard. Unless in conformance with 3.2.5.2, a single anchorage connector shall not be part of more than one PFAS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 9 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components time, there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries associated with the arresting of accidental falls of individuals. In addition, ISO/TC94/SC4, in working drafts, has established the 1,800 pounds (8kN) limit on MAF On the basis of this information, 1,800 pounds (8kN) is considered the appropriate MAF for inclusion in this standard where harnesses are to be used in arresting falls. 3.1.3 Elements and components used in personal fall arrest systems, subsystems, and components bearing the Z359.1 mark shall meet the element requirements set forth in 3.2. Subsystems used in PFAS bearing the Z359.1 mark shall meet the additional requirements of 3.3. 3.1.4 A PFAS, which incorporates a horizontal lifeline (outside the scope of this standard) shall be evaluated in accordance with acceptable engineering practice to determine that such system will perform as intended. E3.1.4 See 1.3.2. It is recommended that such engineering evaluations be certified before system use and that the certification extend to all parts of the PFAS. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.0 for definition of “Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)”. 3.2 Component and Element Requirements. 3.2.1 Connector (Hardware) Components and Elements. 3.2.1.1 Materials and Processes. Materials used in the construction of connectors (hardware) shall be high tensile alloy steel produced by forging, stamping, forming, or machining. Materials other than high tensile alloy steel and processes other than those stated herein are permitted for connectors (hardware) only when it can be demonstrated by testing that all requirements of this standard are met and, additionally, that the durability, reliability, and other properties pertinent to the intended uses have been evaluated and determined suitable by testing. Any restrictions on the use of such connectors (hardware) shall be marked on the connectors (hardware) or components, subsystems, and systems of which they are an integral part. Heat treatment, when performed on connector (hardware) components or elements thereof, shall be done in accordance with reference 8.2.1. The hardness of high tensile alloy steel connector (hardware) elements shall be in the range from 35 to 42 measured on the Rockwell C scale. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 10 E3.2.1.1 See reference 8.4.5. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 3.2.1.2 Surface Finish of Hardware. The finish of all hardware shall be clean and free of scale, rust, and deposits of foreign matter. All hardware shall be capable of withstanding a minimum salt spray test of 48 hours when tested in accordance with reference 8.4.1. The presence of red rust visible to the unaided eye or other evidence of corrosion of the base metal shall constitute failure of the salt spray test. Post-test presence of white scale on hardware surfaces is permitted. Surfaces, which may come in contact with tearable materials, shall be free of burrs, pits, sharp edges, or rough surfaces. 3.2.1.3 All hardware shall be new and in unused condition when incorporated into assemblies and initially put into use. 3.2.1.4 Snaphooks and carabiners shall be self-closing and self-locking and shall be capable of being opened only by at least two consecutive deliberate actions. When tested in accordance with 4.3.1.1.1, snaphooks and carabiners shall be capable of withstanding a 5,000-pound (22.2kN) tensile load without breaking or distortion sufficient to release the gate. When tested in accordance with 4.3.1.1.2, the gate of a snaphook or carabiner shall be capable of withstanding a minimum load of 3,600 pounds (16kN) without the gate separating from the nose of the snaphook or carabiner body by more than 0.125 inches (3.1mm). When tested in accordance with 4.3.1.1.3, the gate of the snaphook or carabiner shall be capable of withstanding a minimum side load of 3,600 pounds (16kN) applied to a point midway between the nose and gate hinge without breaking, permanent deformation greater than 0.125 inches (3.1mm), or separating from the nose of the snaphook or carabiner body by more than 0.125 inches (3.1mm). When tested in accordance with 4.3.1.1.4, the gate of the snaphook or carabiner shall be capable of withstanding a minimum minor axis load of 3,600 pounds (16kN) applied to a point midway between the nose and gate hinge without breaking or distortion sufficient to release the gate. Testing in the minor axis is not required for carabiners or snaphooks which are designed with a permanent, captive eye. 3.2.1.5 When tested in accordance with 4.3.1.2, D-Rings, O-Rings, and Oval Rings shall be capa- p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d See Figures 1k, 1l, 1m, and 1n for examples of snaphooks with permanent, captive eye. Also, Figure 1q is an example of a carabiner without captive eye. E3.2.1.5 See Figures 1a, 1b, 1c, 1g and 24. a rd A E3.2.1.4 See definitions of snaphooks and carabiners in ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, and see Figures 1q and 1n for illustrations of carabiner and snaphook nomenclature and function. Also see Figures 21, 22, and 23 for illustrations of tests. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 11 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components ble of withstanding a tensile load of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) without breaking. 3.2.1.6 When tested in accordance with 4.3.1.3, buckles, oval rings used as adjusters, and other adjusters shall be capable of withstanding a minimum tensile load of 4,000 pounds (17.8kN) without breaking. E3.2.1.6 See Figure 25. 3.2.1.7 All snaphooks, carabiners, D-Rings and O-Rings shall be subjected to proof load testing to 3,600 pounds (16kN) in accordance with 4.3.2. Failure shall be cracking, breaking, or permanent deformation visible to the unaided eye. 3.2.2 Full Body Harness Component. 3.2.2.1 Materials and Construction. Harness materials and construction shall be of a type that will result in a finished product capable of meeting all requirements of 3.2.2 and applicable tests set forth in Section 4. E3.2.2.2 Straps should be protected from concentrated wear at all interfaces with load-bearing connector elements. 3.2.2.3 Thread and Stitching. Lock stitching shall be used at all sewn strap joints. Thread shall be of virgin synthetic material having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. Thread shall be of the same type as the webbing and shall be of contrasting color to facilitate inspection. E3.2.2.3 See Figure 16. Sewn joints should: (a) be in accordance with reference 8.3.4, and (b) be back sewn no less than 0.08 inches (2mm) from the webbing edges. 3.2.2.4 The harness shall provide support for the body across the lower chest, over the shoulders, and around the thighs when a tensile load is applied to the fall arrest attachment element. The harness, when properly fitted and used, shall prevent fallout. The fall arrest attachment shall be located E3.2.2.4a When freely suspended from the fall arrest attachment, the user should be able to maneuver into a seated position in the harness. E3.2.2.4b When the tensile load is applied to the harness having frontal attachment element attach- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 12 3.2.2.2 Straps. Load-bearing straps shall be made from synthetic materials of continuous filament yarns made from light and heat resistant fibers having strength, aging, and abrasion resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. Load bearing straps shall have a minimum width of 1-5/8 inches (41mm) and strap ends shall be finished so as to prevent fraying. When tested in accordance with reference 8.3.1, strap material shall develop a breaking strength of not less than 5,000 pounds (22.2kN). ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard at the back (dorsal) position. Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components ment point and properly fitted around the body, the fall forces will impact the buttocks, around the thighs, over the shoulders, and the back. 3.2.2.5 When more than one attachment element exists on a harness, the purpose and limitations of each element shall be designated by the manufacturer. 3.2.2.5a Harnesses equipped with a front-mounted attachment element for fall arrest shall be used only as part of a personal fall arrest system that limits the maximum free fall distance to two feet (0.6m) and limits the maximum arrest force to 900 pounds (4.0kN). E3.2.2.5a The fall protection frontal attachment element chest location shall be within the sternum (breastbone) area of the body. The frontal attachment element is intended for the use in rescue, work position, rope access, and other ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 recognized applications where the design of the systems is such that only a limited free fall of two feet is permitted. 3.2.2.6 The harness, when statically tested in accordance with 4.3.3.1, shall not release the test torso. Slippage through any adjustable connector shall not exceed one inch (25mm). Buckle and eyelet type of construction shall not tear a distance greater than that to the adjacent eyelet. 3.2.2.6a For harnesses equipped with a frontmounted attachment element for fall arrest, test statically in accordance with 4.3.3.1a. The harness shall not release the test torso. Slippage through any adjustable connector shall not exceed one inch (25mm). Buckle and eyelet type of construction shall not tear a distance greater than that to the adjacent eyelet. 3.2.2.7 The harness, when dynamically tested in accordance with 4.3.3.2, shall not release the test torso. The test torso shall remain suspended for five minutes after drop testing. No load-bearing element shall break or separate from the body support. The angle at rest measured between the torso vertical center line and the vertical shall not exceed 30 degrees after the test torso comes to rest. E3.2.2.7 Breaking of threads does not constitute a failure according to criteria of this section provided that the stitched connection remains intact. See Figure 20. 3.2.2.7a For harnesses equipped with a frontmounted attachment element for fall arrest, test dynamically in accordance with 4.3.3.2a. The harness shall not release the test torso. The test torso shall remain suspended for five minutes after drop testing. No load-bearing element shall break or p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 13 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components separate from the body support. 3.2.3 Lanyard Component. 3.2.3.1 Rope and webbing used in the construction of lanyards shall be made from synthetic materials of continuous filament yarns made from light and heat resistant fibers having strength, aging, and abrasion resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. Ropes and webbing shall have a minimum breaking strength of 8,500 pounds (37.8kN) when tested in accordance with reference 8.3.1, 8.3.2, or 8.3.3 as applicable. 3.2.3.2 Formed eye terminations in rope shall be made in accordance with the rope manufacturer’s recommendation subject to the following requirements. Eye splices in twisted rope having three or more strands shall have a minimum of four tucks. A properly sized thimble shall be part of the formed eye termination. Knots shall not be used to form lanyard end terminations. Terminations (including cut ends) and splices shall be seized, whipped, or otherwise integrally finished to prevent the termination or splice from unraveling or unsplicing. E3.2.3.2 It is permissible on adjustable length lanyards to exclude the thimble on the adjustable end of such lanyards. 3.2.3.3 Stitched eye terminations on strap lanyards shall be sewn using lock stitches. Thread shall be of the same material type as the webbing and shall be of a contrasting color to facilitate inspection. Webbing shall be protected from concentrated wear at all interfaces with load-bearing connector elements. Webbing ends shall be seared or otherwise prevented from unraveling. E3.2.3.3 Sewn joints should: (a) be in accordance with reference 8.3.4 and (b) be back sewn no less than 0.08 inches (2mm) from the webbing edge. 3.2.3.4 Wire rope used in the construction of lanyards shall be constructed in accordance with reference 8.3.5. 3.2.3.5 Formed eye terminations of wire rope shall have a minimum breaking strength of 80% of the wire rope when tested in accordance with reference 8.4.4. The following methods may be used for forming eyes in wire rope: (a) spliced eye with one swaged fitting, or (b) return eye with a minimum of two swaged fittings. All formed eyes shall incorporate a properly sized thimble. E3.2.3.5 Wire rope ends should be brazed, whipped, or should have equivalent finish to prevent unraveling. Brazing should be accomplished prior to forming the return eye. See Figure 14g. 3.2.3.6 Chain used in the construction of lanyards A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 14 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components shall be manufactured in accordance with the requirements for grade 80 set forth in reference 8.4.2. Minimum nominal chain size shall be 9/32 inches (7.1mm). Chain fittings (i.e. midlinks, oblong master links, etc.) shall meet or exceed the breaking strength of the chain size selected. Terminations shall not be made by knotting or welding of chain or chain fittings. 3.2.3.7 Lanyards, when statically tested in accordance with 4.3.4.1, shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN). Lanyards, which incorporate a means for length adjustment, shall maintain their adjusted length (disregarding elastic stretch) up to a load of 2,000 pounds. (8.8kN). 3.2.3.7a Lanyards with two integrally connected legs shall have a minimum of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) breaking strength when statically tested in accordance with 4.3.4.1.3. 3.2.3.8 Lanyards, which are intended for use in systems or subsystems without an energy absorber, shall be tested in accordance with 4.3.4.2. Lanyard elongation shall not exceed 42 inches (1,067mm) and maximum arrest force shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8kN). 3.2.4 Energy Absorber Component (Personal and Vertical Lifeline). E3.2.4 Energy absorbers for horizontal lifelines (EAHLL) are not addressed here because horizontal lifelines are outside the scope of this standard. See 1.3.2. 3.2.4.1 Rope and webbing used in the construction of energy absorbers shall be made of virgin synthetic material having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. 3.2.4.2 Energy absorbers constructed of rope, webbing, or wire rope shall have end terminations, which meet the requirements of 3.2.3.2, 3.2.3.3, and 3.2.3.5. 3.2.4.3 Energy absorbers shall be designed such that it is obvious if they have been activated. 3.2.4.4 Energy absorbers, when subjected to a p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 15 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components static force of 450 pounds (2kN) in accordance with 4.3.5.1.1, shall not show signs of activation or exhibit permanent elongation greater than two inches (50.8mm). 3.2.4.5 Energy absorbers, when statically tested in accordance with 4.3.5.1.2, shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN). 3.2.4.6 When dynamically tested in accordance with 4.3.5.2, energy absorbers shall not elongate more than 42 inches (1,067mm) from their initial length. 3.2.4.7 When energy absorbers are dynamically tested in accordance with 4.3.5.2, the maximum arrest force shall not exceed 900 pounds (4kN). 3.2.5 Anchorage Connector Component. 3.2.5.1 Anchorage connectors shall meet the strength requirements of the anchorages to which they are coupled as set forth in 7.2.3. Satisfactory completion of the qualification testing specified in 4.3.6 shall constitute compliance with this requirement. When tested in accordance with 4.3.6, anchorage connectors shall be capable of withstanding (without breaking) a 5,000-pound (22.2kN) load multiplied by the maximum number of personal fall arrest systems that may be attached to the anchorage connector. Connector elements integral to or part of the anchorage connector shall be capable of withstanding a 3,600-pound (16kN) load without cracking, breaking, or permanent deformation visible to the unaided eye. 3.2.5.2 An anchorage connector shall be attached to no more than one PFAS unless certified for such purpose. When an anchorage connector is part of more than one PFAS, the anchorage connector strengths set forth in 3.2.5.1 shall be multiplied by the number of PFAS of which it is a part. E3.2.5.2 See ANSI/ASSE Z359.0. 3.2.5.3 The stability and compatibility of couplings between anchorage connectors and anchorages shall be considered in anchorage connector design. 3.2.5.4 The exposure of anchorage connectors A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 16 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components to sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and physical hazards such as thermal, electrical, and chemical sources shall be considered in anchorage connector design. 3.2.6 Fall Arrester Component. 3.2.6.1 For the purpose of this standard, fall arresters are classified as follows: Type 1: Fall arresters designed to be used on a vertical lifeline. Type 2: Fall arresters designed to be used on a horizontal lifeline. Type 3: Fall arresters designed to be used on a lifeline of any orientation. E3.2.6.1 Type 2 and Type 3 fall arresters are outside the scope of this standard. 3.2.6.2 Connectors used with fall arresters (whether integral, separate components, or elements of separate components) shall meet the requirements of 3.2.1. Integral rings or similar openings designed to accept connectors shall be designed to minimize potential rollout of a mating connector. E3.2.6.2 An effort should be made to encourage compatible connector couplings. See 7.2.2. 3.2.6.3 Fall arresters shall be automatic in their locking (fall stopping) function. The possibility of overriding the self-locking feature of the fall arrester shall be guarded against. Fall arresters, which are designed to work on vertical lifelines and which rely solely on the lever principle for locking, shall be designed such that locking will become effective before the lever becomes perpendicular to the lifeline. Systems incorporating knot type fall arresters are excluded from this standard. E3.2.6.3 The intent of guarding against overriding of the self-locking feature of the fall arrestor during use is to reduce the possibility that the device may be deactivated if reflexively grabbed or held during onset of a fall. Knots are not predictable or testable over the given lifetime of the lifeline. 3.2.6.4 Type 1 fall arresters that are not bidirectional (could arrest a fall or lock in both directions of travel) and which could be installed upside down on the lifeline shall be clearly marked showing proper orientation of use. E3.2.6.4 A bidirectional fall arrester is one which will lock in both directions of travel on a lifeline. 3.2.6.5 Type 1 fall arresters shall be incapable of unintentional creeping down the lifeline during work operations at a given elevation. 3.2.6.6 Corrosion protection shall be afforded to all elements (parts) of the fall arrester to a degree deemed necessary by a qualified person(s) directly responsible for the design of the device. Protection shall at a minimum allow the device to operate as intended and show no signs of corrosion, which if left unchecked could result in corrosion-related fail- p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E3.2.6.6 Devices intended for use in specific environments may require special attention to corrosion protection. Care must be used when combining dissimilar metals to avoid adverse galvanic couples. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 17 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components ure of the device after being salt spray (fog) tested for 48 hours in accordance with the method described in reference 8.4.1. Working parts critical to the operation of the device shall be fully exposed during salt spray even if disassembly of the device is required to do so. 3.2.6.7 Fall arresters shall have an ultimate strength of not less than 3,600 pounds (16kN). 3.2.7 Vertical Lifeline Component. E3.2.7 At the time of publication of this standard, webbing was not generally used as a material of construction for vertical lifelines and is, therefore, outside the scope of this standard. 3.2.7.1 Connectors used with vertical lifelines shall meet the requirements of 3.2.1. 3.2.7.2 Synthetic Rope Lifeline. 3.2.7.2.1 Rope used in vertical lifelines shall be made of virgin synthetic materials having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. Synthetic rope shall have an elastic elongation of not more than 22% at a load of 1,800 pounds (8kN) when tested in accordance with references 8.3.2 or 8.3.3, as applicable. E3.2.7.2.2 A knot may be an acceptable means of securing the free end of the lifeline at ground level. 3.2.7.2.3 Synthetic rope used in vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5,600 pounds (25kN) when tested in accordance with reference 8.3.3. E3.2.7.3.2 Wire rope ends should be brazed, whipped, or should have equivalent finish to prevent unraveling. Brazing should be accomplished prior to forming the return eye. See Figure 14g. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 18 3.2.7.2.2 Formed eye terminations in rope shall be made in accordance with the cordage manufacturer’s recommendation subject to the following requirements. Spliced eyes in layed ropes having three or more strands shall have a minimum of four tucks. A properly sized thimble shall be part of the formed eye termination. Knots shall not be used for load-bearing end terminations. Formed eye terminations shall have a minimum breaking strength of 90% of the synthetic rope when tested in accordance with reference 8.3.2. Terminations (including cut ends) and splices shall be seized, whipped, or otherwise integrally finished to prevent the termination or splice from unraveling or unsplicing. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 3.2.7.3 Wire Rope Lifelines. 3.2.7.3.1 Wire rope used in vertical lifelines shall be a minimum of 0.3125 inches (8mm) diameter and shall be constructed in accordance with references 8.2.2 and 8.3.5, as applicable. 3.2.7.3.2 Formed eye terminations of wire rope shall have a minimum breaking strength of 84% of the wire rope when tested in accordance with reference 8.4.4. The following are acceptable methods of forming spliced eyes: a) spliced eye with one swaged fitting, or b) return eye with a minimum of two swaged fittings, or c) return eye with a minimum of three wire rope clips tightened in accordance with the clip manufacturer’s specifications. All formed eyes shall incorporate a properly sized thimble. 3.2.7.3.3 Wire rope shall have a minimum breaking strength of 6,000 pounds, (27kN) when tested in accordance with reference 8.4.4. 3.2.8 Self-Retracting Lanyard Component. E3.2.8 Historically, a self-retracting lanyard (SRL) has been variously referred to as a “retractable lifeline” or “self-retracting lifeline”. An SRL is a hybrid component. See definitions in ANSI/ASSE Z359.0. Also see Figure 15. 3.2.8.1 Snaphooks, which are integral to SRL, shall be of the self-closing,self-locking type. Integral rings or similar openings intended to accept a snaphook or carabiner, shall be designed to minimize the possibility of rollout of a mating snaphook or carabiner. 3.2.8.2 SRL shall be automatic in their locking (fall stopping) function. It shall not be possible to override the self-locking feature of the device when in use. The design of working parts, their location and the protection afforded to them shall be such as to prevent the possibility of performance being impaired by casual interference. 3.2.8.3 SRL, which perform both a locking (fall stopping) and energy absorption function, shall be designed such that the energy absorption function is available throughout the usable working range of the device. The working range or length of a SRL p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E3.2.8.3 SRL, which use a reserve line technique to accomplish energy absorption at the end of the working range, may require servicing after the reserve has been deployed. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 19 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components is defined as the amount of travel allowed by the device starting from full retraction to full extension under normal working tension. 3.2.8.4 Corrosion protection shall be afforded to all elements (parts) of the SRL. Protection shall, at a minimum, allow the device to operate as intended and show no signs of corrosion, which if left unchecked could result in corrosion-related failure of the device after being salt spray (fog) tested for 96 hours in accordance with the method described in reference 8.4.1. After the salt spray test, the SRL line shall pay out, retract, and lock. Retraction tension shall be as specified in 3.2.8.6. E3.2.8.4 Devices intended for use in specific environments may require special attention to corrosion protection. Care must be used when combining dissimilar metals to avoid adverse galvanic couples. 3.2.8.5 Line Constituent of SRL. 3.2.8.5.1 Synthetic Rope. Rope used as a line constituent of SRL shall be made of virgin synthetic materials having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. When statically tested in accordance with reference 8.3.3, synthetic rope shall have a minimum breaking strength of 4,500 pounds (20kN). 3.2.8.5.2 Webbing. Webbing used as a line constituent of SRL shall be made of virgin synthetic materials having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. Webbing shall have a minimum breaking strength of 4,500 pounds (20kN) in accordance with reference 83.1. 3.2.8.5.3 Wire Rope. Wire rope used as a line constituent of SRL shall be constructed of stainless steel or galvanized steel strand having a minimum breaking strength of 3,400 pounds (15kN) when tested in accordance with reference MA and minimum nominal diameter of 0.1875 inches (4.8mm). E3.2.8.5.3 The 3,400 pound (15kN) minimum breaking strength requirement is based on the rated breaking strength of 0.1875 inches (4.8mm) 7x19 stainless steel wire rope (IWRC). 3.2.8.5.4 Terminations of the line constituent shall be designed so as to meet the requirements of 3.2.8.7. 3.2.8.6 Retraction tension on the SRL line, in addition to that required to retract the weight of the fine constituent, shall be not less than 1.25 pounds (0.6kg) nor more than 25 pounds (11.4kg) at any AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 20 E3.2.8.6 See Figures 15 and 27. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components point in the range of motion provided by the line constituent when tested in accordance with 4.3.7.4. No more than 24 inches (610mm) of the line constituent may remain extended from the SRL when fully retracted. 3.2.8.7 Static Strength. When tested in accordance with 4.3.7.3, the SRL shall withstand a tensile load of 3,000 pounds (13.3kN) statically applied directly to the point of SRL line connection to the SRL drum. 3.2.8.8 Dynamic Strength. When tested in accordance with 4.3.7.2, the SRL shall lock and remain locked until released. The test weight shall not strike the ground. The line constituent need not retract after performance of the dynamic strength test. The line constituent shall retain a minimum of 1,000 pounds (4.4kN) of residual tensile strength after the dynamic test when tested in accordance with reference 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, or 8.4.4 whichever is applicable. E3.2.8.8 See Figure 28. 3.2.8.9 Dynamic Performance. When tested in accordance with 4.3.7.1, the SRL shall lock and remain locked until released. The arrest distance shall not exceed 54 inches (1,372mm). Maximum arrest force shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8kN). The SRL must pay out and retract line in accordance with 3.2.8.6 after each dynamic performance test. If the manufacturer has indicated (by markings or instructions) that the SRL may be used to arrest more than one fall, the dynamic performance requirements shall be met in a total of three successive tests. Additionally, the dynamic performance requirements shall be met after conditioning in accordance with the procedures given in 4.3.8. One test is required for each conditioning procedure. A new SRL may be used for each conditioning. 3.3 Subsystem Requirements. Subsystems comprised of independent components which meet the requirements of 3.2 shall be considered in compliance with this standard provided that: (a) the user strictly adheres to Sections 5, 6, and 7, and; (b) the system which incorporates the subsystem of independent components meets the requirements of 3.1. Integral subsystems shall meet all the requirements of the applicable subsections of Section 3.3. p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E3.3 Separate test specimens may be used for testing constituents and testing entire integral systems and integral subsystems. Constituents, integral subsystems and integral systems are tested only once. New test specimens may be used for each constituent, subsystem, and system test. Constituents used for test specimens may be produced directly rather than be obtained by separation from the fully assembled integral system or subsystem. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 21 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard 3.3.1 Full Body Harness with Integral Lanyard (FBH + L). The harness and lanyard constituents of (FBH + L) integral subsystems shall be independently evaluated and shall meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.2.3. The length of the lanyard constituent shall not exceed six feet (1.8m) from bearing point on the harness dorsal D-Ring to bearing point on the end of the lanyard furthermost from the harness. When the complete integral subsystem is tested in accordance with 4.2.1, the maximum arrest force (MAF) shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8.0kN), and the fall shall be brought to a complete stop with a deceleration distance of not more than 42 inches (1,067mm). In suspension after the fall is arrested, the angle at rest which the vertical center line of the torso makes with the vertical shall not exceed 30 degrees. Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components E3.3.1 See Figure 20. 3.3.2 Full Body Harness with Integral Energy Absorber (FBH + EA). The harness and energy absorber constituents of (FBH + EA) integral subsystems, when independently evaluated and tested, shall meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.2.4. The length of the energy absorber constituent shall not exceed six feet (1.8m) from bearing point on the harness dorsal D-Ring to bearing point on the energy absorber furthermost from the harness. For the purpose of such testing, attach to the free end of the energy absorber a test lanyard as specified in 4.1.4 having sufficient length to permit a six-foot (1.8m) free fall of the test torso. When the complete integral subsystem is tested in accordance with 4.2.2, the maximum arrest force (MAF) shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8.0kN) and the fall shall be brought to a complete stop with a deceleration distance of not more than 42 inches (1,067mm). In suspension after the fall is arrested, the angle at rest which the vertical center line of the test torso makes with the vertical shall not exceed 30 degrees. 3.3.3 Full Body Harness with Integral Energy Absorber and Lanyard (FBH + EA + L). The harness, energy absorber, and lanyard constituents of (FBH + EA + L) integral subsystems, when independently evaluated and tested, shall meet the requirements of 3.2.2, 3.2.4, and 3.2.3.2 to 3.2.3.7. The combined overall length of the energy ab- A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 22 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components sorber and lanyard shall not exceed six feet (1.8m) from bearing point on the harness dorsal D-Ring to bearing point on the end of the energy absorber and lanyard furthermost from the harness. When the complete integral subsystem is tested in accordance with 4.2.2, the maximum arrest force (MAF) shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8.0kN) and the fall shall be brought to a complete stop with a deceleration distance of not more than 42 inches (1,067mm). In suspension after the fall is arrested, the angle at rest which the vertical center line of the test torso makes with the vertical shall not exceed 30 degrees. 3.3.4 Lanyard with Integral Energy Absorber (L + EA). The lanyard and energy absorber constituents of (L + EA) integral subsystems, when independently evaluated and tested, shall meet the requirements of 3.2.3.2 to 3.2.3.7 and 3.2.4. When the complete integral subsystem is tested in accordance with 4.2.9, the maximum arrest force (MAF) shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8.0kN) and the fall shall be brought to a complete stop with a deceleration distance of not more than 42 inches (1,067mm). 3.3.5 Vertical Lifeline Subsystem (VLLSS). Components comprising VLLSS shall meet the requirements for those components set forth in this standard. Subsystem connections shall be geometrically compatible to reduce the possibility of rollout. Integral connections such as splicing shall be made in accordance with the requirements for vertical lifelines. VLLSS shall have a minimum strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN). 3.3.6 Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem (FACSS). Components comprising a FACSS shall meet the respective requirements for the FACSS component parts set forth in this standard. Subsystem connectors shall be geometrically compatible to reduce the possibility of rollout. Integral connections (e.g. splicing) shall be made in accordance with the requirements for lanyards, vertical lifelines, vertical lifeline subsystems, or energy absorbers, as applicable, set forth herein. The length of that portion of the FACSS between the fall arrester and fall arrest attachment on the harness shall not exceed 36 inches (914mm). p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E3.3.6 Certain connecting subsystems may not be suitable for use with a particular manufacturer’s fall arrester or vice versa. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 23 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 3.3.6.1 When tested in accordance with the dynamic performance test in 4.4.1, the fall arrester shall lock on the lifeline and remain locked until released. Arrest distance shall be not greater than 54 inches (1,372mm). The maximum arrest force shall not exceed 1,800 pounds (8kN). E3.3.6.1 See ANSI/ASSE Z359.0 and Figure 26. 3.3.6.2 When tested in accordance with the dynamic strength test in 4.4.2, the fall arrester shall lock on the lifeline and remain locked until released. The lifeline shall retain a minimum strength of 1,000 pounds (4.4kN) tensile strength. The test weight shall not strike the ground. No component, constituent or element shall show signs of breaking or failure. E3.3.6.2 See Figure 26. 3.3.6.3 The requirements of this section shall apply to each lifeline type allowed for use with the fall arrester. E3.3.6.3 Before using a lifeline not supplied by the fall arrester manufacturer, the user should perform or have performed the qualification testing of such lifelines in accordance with all requirements of this standard. 3.3.6.4 Fall arresters and lifelines which are intended for use in adverse or extreme environments shall meet the requirements of Section 3.3.6 after subjecting the components to conditioning procedures before performing the specified tests. E3.3.6.4 Since many environmental conditions are possible, it is not practical to address each within this standard. 3.3.7 Self-Retracting Lanyard Connecting Subsystems. Energy absorbers, which are integral to the SRL, shall meet the requirements of 3.2.4. The SRL shall meet the requirements of 3.2.8. The integral (SRL + EA) subsystem shall meet the requirements of 3.2.8 as applicable. With the energy absorber attached, the SRL shall meet the retraction requirements of 3.2.8.6 and not exceed the 24-inch (610mm) limit stated therein. E3.3.7 It is recommended that the manufacturer of the SRL be consulted prior to assembly of such connecting subsystems. 4. QUALIFICATION TESTING 4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens. 4.1.1 Drop Test Structure. The drop test structure shall have sufficient height and lateral clearance within the drop zone beneath the test anchorage or anchorage connector on the structure to perform the drop tests required by this standard without members of the structure or its base interfering AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 24 E4.1.1 The elastic deformation of the test anchorage and test anchorage connector may be determined by means of theoretical calculations performed and certified by a qualified person. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components with or obstructing the drops before termination of the tests. The required minimum natural frequency of the drop test structure shall be 200 Hz when measured along the vertical axis through the point on the test anchorage or anchorage connector to which the test specimen is attached. The permitted maximum elastic deformation of the test anchorage and test anchorage connector at the point of attachment of the test specimen shall be 0.04 inches (1.0mm) when subjected to a vertical static load of 2,250 pounds (10kN). 4.1.2 Test Weight. Two test weights are required by this standard. The test weights shall be of a rigid steel construction in accordance with the dimensions set forth in Figure 17. Where dynamic performance testing is required (except where the test torso specified in 4.1.3 is used in conjunction with testing that involves a full body harness), the test weight shall weigh 220 pounds +/- two pounds (100kg +/- 1.0kg). Where dynamic strength testing is required the test weight shall weigh 300 pounds +/- three pounds (136.4kg +/- 1.4kg). E4.1.2 The 220 pound (100kg) test weight adopted by this standard is the same as that specified by the Canadian Standard Z259.1. See Reference 8.9.1. 4.1.3 Test Torso. The torso shaped test weight used for testing harnesses shall be constructed of rigid material with hardwood surfaces in accordance with the dimensions set forth in Figures 18 and 19 and shall weigh 220 pounds +/- two pounds (100kg +/- 1.0kg). E4.1.3 The test torso adopted by this standard is the same as that specified by Canadian Standards Association Standard CAN/CSA Z259.10-M90. See Reference 8.9.2. 4.1.4 Test Lanyard. The test lanyard to be used in performing dynamic tests shall be fabricated from Type 302 stainless steel, 7x19 aircraft cable construction in accordance with reference 8.2.2. It shall have a diameter 3/8 inch (9.5mm) and shall have a length required by the test to be conducted equipped with snaphooks at each end and measured from bearing point to bearing point between snaphooks when the lanyard is under a tension of ten pounds (44N). To prevent slippage, the lanyard eyes shall be formed by flemish eye splices and secured with swaged fittings. 4.1.5 Test Instrumentation. The dynamic test instrumentation shall consist of a load cell (transducer) and other amplification, filtration, and recording equipment as necessary to meet the additional requirements of this section. The load cell shall be p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E4.1.5 See Figure 29c for an example of test instrumentation. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 25 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components attached securely to the anchorage or anchorage connector on the test structure. It shall be capable of registering momentary peak loads up to 3,375 pounds (15kN). The recording data channel shall have a minimum sampling rate of 1,000 samples per second and an active frequency response band up to a corner frequency of 100 Hz plus 1/2 dB minus 3 dB. 4.1.6 Quick Release Mechanism. The test weight or test torso, whichever is applicable, shall be released by a remotely operated quick release mechanism which shall release the test weight or test torso without imparting any motion to it. The quick release mechanism shall synchronously trigger recording through the data channel upon release of the test weight or test torso. Alternative methods of triggering the data channel may be used provided the data channel trigger’s coordination with the quick release mechanism allows capture of the entire fall arrest time history. 4.1.7 Static Tensile Test Equipment. The static tensile test equipment shall pull at a uniform rate of not greater than two inches per minute (51mm per minute) and shall measure force within an accuracy plus or minus three percent of the specified load. 4.1.8 Test Specimens. Test specimens for qualification testing shall be new and in unused condition selected randomly from the initial production lot of a given model of equipment. They shall conform in all respects to the manufacturer’s specifications for the model to be tested. 4.1.9 Tension Test Gage. The tension test gage shall be capable of measuring static tensile forces in the range from one pound (4.45N) to 20 pounds (89.0N) with an accuracy plus or minus one percent. 4.2 System and Subsystem Qualification Testing. Systems comprised entirely of independent components and integral subsystems which meet all requirements of Section 3 and which pass the qualification testing specified therein shall not be required to undergo further system qualification testing as set forth in the subsections of this Section 4.2. Integral systems and integral subsystems AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 26 E4.2 Separate test specimens may be used for testing constituents and testing entire integral systems and subsystems. Constituents, integral subsystems, and integral systems are tested only once. New test specimens may be used for each constituent, subsystem, and system test. Constituents used for test specimens may be produced directly rather than be obtained by separation from the fully ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components shall undergo the applicable qualification testing set forth in subsections of this Section 4.2. The test equipment and test specimens shall meet the requirements of 4.1. assembled integral system or subsystem. 4.2.1 Full Body Harness with Integral Lanyard (FBH + L). E4.2.1 Separate test specimens may be used for: (a) testing the constituents, and (b) testing the entire system (subsystem). Constituents used for the test specimens may be produced directly rather than be obtained by separation from the fully assembled system (subsystem). 4.2.1.1 Constituent Testing. Harness and lanyard constituents of integral (FBH + L) systems (and subsystems) shall be tested independently in accordance with the procedures in 4.3.3 and 4.3.4. In addition, the test in 4.2.1.2 of the integral system (subsystem) shall be performed. 4.2.1.2 Integral System and Integral Subsystem Testing. Put the harness on the test torso, fasten all buckles, and adjust it snugly as though the torso were a person. Attach the free end of the lanyard to the load cell connected to the test structure. Attach the quick release mechanism to the test torso (neck ring for feet-first drop and crotch ring for head-first drop). Raise the test torso to a level, which will allow a six-foot (1,829mm) free fall or the maximum permitted by the lanyard, whichever is less, upon release of the test torso. The torso shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) measured horizontally from the point of the lanyard connection to the load cell. Release the torso using the quick release mechanism. Measure and record the maximum arrest force and deceleration distance. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure and record the angle at rest. Perform the test once each for a feet-first and a head-first drop. A new test specimen may be used for each test. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.1.2. 4.2.2 Full Body Harness with Integral Energy Absorber and Lanyard (FBH + EA) and (FBH + EA +L). For integral (FBH + EA + L) systems, the FBH constituent and the (EA + L) constituent shall meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.3.4, including the tests set forth therein. In addition, the complete p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 27 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components integral system shall be tested in accordance with 4.2.1.2. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.1.2. 4.2.3 Full Body Harness with Fall Arrester and Vertical Lifeline (FBH + FA + VLL). For integral (FBH + FA + VLL) systems, the FBH constituent and the (FA + VLL) shall meet the requirements of 3.2.2. and 3.3.6, including the tests set forth therein. In addition, the complete integral system shall be tested in accordance with 4.2.4.2. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.1.2. For the purpose of such testing, no lanyard is used between the harness and fall arrester. 4.2.4 Full Body Harness with Lanyard, Fall Arrester and Vertical Lifeline (FBH + L + FA + VLL). 4.2.4.1 Constituent Testing. For integral (FBH + L + FA + VLL) systems, the FBH constituent, the L constituent, and the (FA + VLL) constituent shall meet the requirements of 3.2.2, 3.2.3, and 3.3.6, including the tests set forth therein. In addition, the complete integral system shall be tested in accordance with 4.2.4.2. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.1.2. 4.2.4.2 Integral System Testing. Put the harness on the test torso, fasten all buckles, and adjust it snugly as though the torso were a person. Connect the VLL to the load cell on the test structure in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Position the FA on the VLL 24 inches (610mm) from the end of the VLL, which is connected to the load cell. Note that fall arresters, which are designed to freely travel up and down the VLL without manipulation by the user, shall be supported by the lanyard between the FA and FBH prior to dropping the test torso (i.e. the FA is not to be locked onto the VLL prior to dropping the test torso). Attach the quick release mechanism to the test torso (neck ring for feet-first drop and crotch ring for head-first drop). Raise the test torso to a level, which will allow a sixfoot (1,829mm) free fall or the maximum permitted by the lanyard, whichever is less, upon release of the test torso. The torso shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the centerline of the VLL to the fall arrest at- A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 28 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components tachment on the FBH. Release the torso using the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. 4.2.5 Full Body Harness with Energy Absorber, Fall Arrester, and Vertical Lifeline (FBH + EA + FA + VLL). For integral (FBH + EA + FA + VLL) systems, the FBH and EA constituents shall be separated from the (FA + VLL) constituent and each constituent shall be independently tested in accordance with the procedures in 4.3.3, 4.3.5, and 4.4. In addition, the following test shall be performed. Put the harness on the test torso, fasten all buckles, and adjust it snugly as though the torso were a person. Connect the VLL to the load cell on the test structure in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Position the FA on the VLL 20 inches (508mm) from the end of the VLL, which is connected to the load cell. Note that fall arresters, which are designed to freely travel up and down the VLL without manipulation by the user, shall be supported by the energy absorber between the FA and FBH prior to dropping the test torso (i.e. the FA is not to be locked onto the VLL prior to dropping the test torso). Attach the quick release mechanism to the test torso (neck ring for feet-first drop and crotch ring for head-first drop). Raise the test torso to a level, which will allow a six-foot (1,829mm) free fall or the maximum permitted by the energy absorber, whichever is less, upon release of the test torso. The torso shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the centerline of the VLL to the fall arrest attachment on the FBH. Release the torso using the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure and record the angle at rest. See Figure 20. Measure and record the parameters set forth in 3.1.2. Perform the test once each for a feet-first and a head-first drop. A new system test specimen may be used for each test. 4.2.6 Full Body Harness with Energy Absorber, Lanyard, Fall Arrestor and Vertical Lifeline (FBH + EA + L + FA + VLL). For integral (FBH + EA + L + FA + VLL) systems, the FBH and (EA + L) constituents shall be separated from the (FA + VLL) p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 29 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components constituent, and each constituent shall be independently tested in accordance with the procedures in 4.3.3, 4.3.5, and 4.4. In addition, the following test shall be performed. Put the harness on the test torso, fasten all buckles, and adjust it snugly as though the torso were a person. Connect the VLL to the load cell on the test structure in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Position the FA on the VLL 20 inches (508mm) from the end of the VLL, which is connected to the load cell. Note that fall arresters which are designed to freely travel up and down the VLL without manipulation by the user, shall be supported by the (EA + L) between the FA and FBH prior to dropping the test torso (i.e. the FA is not to be locked onto the VLL prior to dropping the test torso). Attach the quick release mechanism to the test torso (neck ring for feet-first drop and crotch ring for head-first drop). Raise the test torso to a level, which will allow a six-foot (1,829mm) free fall or the maximum permitted by the energy absorber, whichever is less, upon release of the test torso. The torso shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the centerline of the VLL to the fall arrest attachment on the FBH. Release the torso using the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure and record the angle at rest. See Figure 20. Measure and record the parameters set forth in 3.1.2. Perform the test once each for a feet-first and a head-first drop. A new system test specimen may be used for each test. 4.2.7 Full Body Harness with Self-Retracting Lanyard (FBH + SRL). For integral (FBH + SRL) systems, the FBH constituent shall be separated from the SRL constituent and each shall be independently tested in accordance with the procedures in 4.3.3 and 4.3.7. In addition, the following test shall be performed. In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, attach the SRL to the load cell that is connected to the test structure. Put the harness on the test torso, fasten all buckles, and adjust it snugly as though the torso were a person. Connect the line constituent of the SRL to the harness fall arrest attachment. Attach the quick release mechanism to the test torso (neck ring for feet-first drop and crotch ring for head-first drop). A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 30 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Hoist the test torso to a level at which 36 inches +/- one inch (917mm +/- 25mm) of SRL line is extended from the SRL orifice. Mark the SRL line at the orifice. The horizontal distance between the quick release mechanism and the orifice of the SRL shall not exceed 12 inches (305mm). Do not lock the SRL and do not inhibit the retraction of the SRL line. Release the test torso by activating the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure and record the angle at rest. See Figure 20. Measure and record the parameters set forth in 3.1.2. The arrest distance is measured from the mark on the lifeline to the lifeline orifice on the SRL after the drop with the test weight at rest. NOTE: The arrest distance must not exceed 54 inches (1,372mm) to be in compliance with 3.1.2. Perform the test once each for a feet-first and a head-first drop. A new system test specimen may be used for each test. 4.2.8 Full Body Harness With Self-Retracting Lanyard and External Energy Absorber (FBH + EA + SRL). For integral (FBH + EA + SRL) systems, the FBH constituent shall be separated from the (EA + SRL) constituent and each shall be independently tested in accordance with the procedures in 4.3.3 and 4.3.7.1 to 4.3.7.4. In addition, the following test shall be performed. In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, attach the SRL to the load cell that is connected to the test structure. Put the harness on the test torso, fasten all buckles, and adjust it snugly as though the torso were a person. Connect the line constituent of the SRL to the harness fall arrest attachment. Attach the quick release mechanism to the test torso (neck ring for feet-first drop and crotch ring for head-first drop). Hoist the test torso to a level at which 36 inches +/- one inch (917mm +/- 25mm) of SRL line is extended from the SRL orifice. Measure and record the distance between the system connection point to the load cell and the harness fall arrest attachment. The horizontal distance between the quick release mechanism and the orifice of the SRL shall not exceed 12 inches (305mm). Do not lock the SRL and do not inhibit the retraction of the SRL line. Release the test torso by activating the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 31 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure and record the angle at rest and the arrest distance (the arrest distance is equal to the change in length of the SRLCSS as measured just prior to the drop and after the drop with the test weight at rest). See Figure 20. Measure and record the parameters set forth in 3.1.2. NOTE. The arrest distance must not exceed 54 inches (1,372mm) to be in compliance with 3.1.2. Perform the test once each for a feet-first and a head-first drop. A new system test specimen may be used for each test. 4.2.9 Dynamic Performance Test for Lanyard with Integral Energy Absorber (L + EA). Attach the load cell specified in 4.1.5 to the drop test structure specified in 4.1.1. Use a new test specimen of the integral (L + EA). Measure and record the length of the test specimen from bearing point to bearing point when it is under a tension of ten pounds (44N). Attach the free end of the lanyard to the load cell. Attach the quick release mechanism specified in 4.1.6 to the 220-pound (100kg) test weight specified in 4.1.2. Raise the test weight and connect the free end of the energy absorber to the test weight. (If the subsystem does not have integral connectors which would allow attachment to the load cell and test weight, utilize carabiners which would allow such attachments. Utilize carabiners, which comply with 3.2.1.4 for the purpose of conducting this test.) After connecting the specimen to the test weight, raise the weight to a level which will allow a six foot (1,829mm) free fall of the test weight, or the maximum permitted by the lanyard, whichever is less. The test weight shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) measured horizontally from the point of lanyard connection to the load cell. Release the test weight using the quick release mechanism. Measure and record the maximum arrest force. Measure and record the length of the test specimen from bearing point to bearing point while the test weight is still suspended. Calculate the test specimen elongation. Compare the test results with the requirements set forth in 3.3.4. 4.2.10 Static Strength Testing of Lanyards with Integral Energy Absorber and with Two Integrally Connected Legs. Connect the lanyard test specimen between the jaws of the tensile test A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 32 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components equipment specified in 4.1.7 by means of the connectors at each end of the lanyard legs, so as to apply force to the central point of connection between the two legs of the lanyard. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of assembling it into its subsystem or system. Subject the lanyard to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of two minutes. The time to reach this force shall be no less than three minutes to avoid dynamic effects. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.2.3.7. 4.3 Component, Constituent and Element Testing. 4.3.1 Connector Qualification Testing. 4.3.1.1 Snaphook and Caribiner Testing. p pr ov E4.3.1.1.1 See Figure 21. 4.3.1.1.2 Gate Face Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner. Position the snaphook or carabiner in the clamping fixture such that the outside face of the gate is generally parallel to the test bed and the gate’s motion is perpendicular to the test bed. Using a rigid bar as shown in Figure 22, apply a load perpendicular to the face of the gate at a point as close to the nose of the hook body as possible. The load shall be applied increasingly until the required test load of 3,600 pounds (16kN) is reached. The rigid bar travel rate shall not exceed three inches/ minute. Maintain the test load for a minimum period of one minute. While the load is applied, measure the distance of gate separation from the hook or carabiner nose at the point of minimum clearance. E4.3.1.1.2 See Figure 22. ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A 4.3.1.1.1 Tensile Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner Bodies. Submit the snaphook or carabiner body to a test load of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) between its two bearing points. The time to reach the force shall be greater than one minute in order to avoid dynamic effects. Maintain the test force for a minimum period of one minute and evaluate the condition of the connector in accordance with 3.2.1.4. Test fixture pins used in loading of snaphooks and carabiners shall have a round cross-section and be no greater in diameter than the throat opening of the snaphook or carabiner being tested. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 33 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard 4.3.1.1.3 Side Load Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner Gates. Position the snaphook (SH) or carabiner (CAR) in the clamping fixture such that the opening motion of the gate is generally parallel to the test bed and the SH or CAR is supported above the test bed from each end. Measure the height from the test bed as shown in Figure 23. Apply the test load increasingly until the required test load of 3,600 pounds (16kN) is reached. Maintain the test load for a minimum period of one minute. While the load is applied, measure the distance of gate separation from the hook or carabiner nose at the point of minimum clearance. Remove the load and measure the gate height from the test bed. Calculate the permanent deformation of the gate. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.2.1.4. Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components E4.3.1.1.3 See Figure 24. 4.3.1.1.4 Minor Axis Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner Gates. Position the snaphook or carabiner in the clamping fixture such that the inside face of the gate is generally parallel to the test bed and the gate’s motion is perpendicular to the test bed. Apply the test load at a constant rate (speed of three inches/minute) until the required test load of 3,600 pounds is reached. 4.3.1.2 Tensile Testing of D-Rings, O-Rings and Oval Rings. Submit the connectors to an internally applied test load of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) in the manner shown in Figure 24. The time to reach the test load shall be greater than one minute in order to avoid dynamic effects. Maintain the test load for a minimum period of one minute and evaluate the connector in accordance with 3.2.1.5. Test fixture pins used in loading of connectors shall be rigid and of round or rectangular cross-section. 4.3.1.3 Tensile Testing of Buckles and Adjusters. Submit the buckle frame to an internally applied test load of 4,000 pounds (17.8kN) in the manner shown in Figure 25. The time to reach the test load shall be greater than one minute to avoid dynamic effects. Maintain the test load for a minimum period of one minute and evaluate the connector in accordance with 3.2.1.6. Test fixture pins used in loading of buckles shall be rigid and of rectangular cross-section. A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 34 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard 4.3.2 Connector Proof Load Testing. Connectors specified in 3.2.1.7 shall be subjected to 100% proof load verification testing using test fixtures described in 4.3.1.1.1 and 4.3.1.2. Time required to reach the 3,600-pound (16kN) proof load shall be greater than one second. Maintain the proof load for a period of not less than two seconds. After removal from the test fixture, inspect the connector in accordance with 3.2.1.7. Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components E4.3.2 ANSI/ASSE Z359.0 for definition. 4.3.3 Full Body Harness Qualification Testing. 4.3.3.1 Static Strength Testing. The test torso and static tensile test equipment shall be as specified in 4.1.3 and 4.1.7. The harness shall be put on the test torso as though the torso were a person and adjusted for a snug fit. Prior to loading the harness, mark the buckles or adjusters to allow for evaluation of slippage. The test torso shall be anchored by its crotch ring, and a load of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) shall be applied to the harness dorsal D-Ring in a direction simulating a feet-first fall. Maintain the load for a period of one minute. Release the load and evaluate the harness in accordance with 3.2.2.6 before removing it from the torso. 4.3.3.1a Static Strength Testing for Harnesses Equipped with a Front-Mounted Attachment Element for Fall Arrest. The test torso and static tensile test equipment shall be as specified in 4.1.3 and 4.1.7. The harness shall be put on the test torso as though the torso were a person and adjusted for a snug fit. Prior to loading the harness, mark the buckles or adjusters to allow for evaluation of slippage. The test torso shall be anchored by its crotch ring, and a load of 3,600 pounds (16kN) shall be applied to the harness front D-Ring in a direction simulating a feet-first fall. Maintain the load for a period of one minute. Release the load and evaluate the harness in accordance with 3.2.2.6a before removing it from the torso. 4.3.3.2 Dynamic Performance Testing. The drop test structure, test torso, test lanyard of four foot (1.2m) length, and quick release mechanism shall be in accordance with 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, and 4.1.6. The harness shall be put on the test torso p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E4.3.3.2 Note that harnesses incorporating integral lanyards may be loaded using the integral lanyard to transfer the force to the harness. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 35 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components and adjusted snugly as though the torso were a person. Attach one end of the test lanyard to the fall arrest attachment element and the other end to the anchorage on the test structure. Harnesses, which incorporate integral lanyards must have such lanyards removed prior to the dynamic test. Raise the test torso to a level, which will allow a 3.3-foot (1.0m) free fall upon release of the test torso. The torso shall be lifted to a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the anchorage. Release the torso using the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure the angle at rest. See Figure 20. The dynamic test is to be done twice, once feet-first and once head-first. A new harness may be used for each test. After each test, evaluate the harness according to 3.2.2.7. 4.3.3.2a Dynamic Performance Testing of Harnesses Equipped with a Front-Mounted Attachment Element for Fall Arrest. The drop test structure, test torso, test lanyard of four foot (1.2m) length, and quick release mechanism shall be in accordance with 4.1.1, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, and 4.1.6. The harness shall be put on the test torso and adjusted snugly as though the torso were a person. Attach one end of the test lanyard to the front fall arrest attachment element and the other end to the anchorage on the test structure. Harnesses, which incorporate integral lanyards must have such lanyards removed prior to the dynamic test. Raise the test torso to a level, which will allow a 3.3-foot (1.0m) free fall in the feet-first position, upon release of the test torso. The torso shall be lifted to a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the anchorage. Release the torso using the quick release mechanism. After the drop, the torso is to remain suspended by the harness for a period of five minutes. During the post-fall suspension period, measure the angle at rest. See Figure 20. After the test, evaluate the harness according to 3.2.2.7. 4.3.4 Lanyard Qualification Testing. 4.3.4.1 Static Strength Testing of Lanyard. 4.3.4.1.1 Static Strength Testing of Fixed Length Lanyards. Connect the lanyard test specimen be- A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 36 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components tween the jaws of the tensile test equipment specified in 4.1.7 by means of the connectors at each end of the lanyard. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of assembling it into its subsystem or system. Subject the lanyard to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of two minutes. The time to reach this force shall be no less than three minutes to avoid dynamic effects. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.2.3.7. 4.3.4.1.2 Static Strength Testing of Adjustable Length Lanyards. Connect the test specimen lanyard between the jaws of the tensile test equipment specified in 4.1.7 by means of the connectors at each end of the lanyard. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of assembling it into its subsystem or system. Mark the location of the adjuster element on the lanyard. Subject the lanyard to a force of 2,000 pounds (8.9kN) for a period of two minutes. Remove the force and record any slippage that has occurred at the adjuster. Adjust the lanyard to its fully extended length. Reapply the load of the tensile test equipment and subject the lanyard to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of two minutes. The time to reach this force shall be no less than three minutes to avoid dynamic effects. Compare the test results set forth in the requirements of 3.2.3.7. 4.3.4.1.3 Static Strength Testing of Lanyards with Two, Integrally Connected Legs. Connect the lanyard test specimen between the jaws of the tensile test equipment specified in 4.1.7 by means of the connectors at each end of the lanyard legs, so as to apply force to the central point of connection between the two legs of the lanyard. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of assembling it into its subsystem or system. Subject the lanyard to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of two minutes. The time to reach this force shall be no less than three minutes to avoid p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 37 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components dynamic effects. Compare the test results to the requirements set forth in 3.2.3.7a. 4.3.4.2 Dynamic Performance Testing of Lanyards. The following procedure shall be carried out for lanyard test specimens of both fixed and adjustable length. Use the drop test structure, the 220 pound (100kg) test weight, test instrumentation, and quick release mechanism specified in 4.1.6. Measure the length of the lanyard from bearing point to bearing point. Attach one end of the lanyard to the load cell connected to the test structure. Attach the quick release mechanism to the test weight and raise the weight to a level, which will permit connection of the test specimen to the weight. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of assembling it into its subsystem or system. After connection of the lanyard to the test weight, raise the test weight to a level which, will allow a six foot (1,829mm) free fall or the maximum permitted by the lanyard, whichever is less, upon release of the test weight. The test weight shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the point of lanyard connection to the load cell. Release the test weight using the quick release mechanism. Measure and record the maximum arrest force. Measure and record the length of the test specimen from bearing point to bearing point while the weight is still suspended. Calculate the lanyard elongation. Compare the test results with the requirements set forth in 3.2.3.8. 4.3.5 Energy Absorber Qualification Testing. 4.3.5.1 Static Testing of Energy Absorbers. 4.3.5.1.1 Activation Force Testing of Energy Absorbers. Measure and record the length of the energy absorber from bearing point to bearing point when it is under a tension of ten pounds (0.04kN). Connect the energy absorber test specimen between the jaws of the tensile test equipment specified in 4.1.7 by means of the connectors at each end of the energy absorber. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system, and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of as- A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 38 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components sembling it into its subsystem or system. Subject the energy absorber to a force of 450 pounds (2kN) for a period of two minutes. After a lapse of two minutes, examine the energy absorber for signs of activation. Record the results of this examination. Remove the energy absorber from the tensile test equipment and allow the energy absorber to recover in an untensioned position for a period of one hour. Measure and record the length of the energy absorber when it is subjected to a tension of ten pounds. Calculate the permanent energy absorber elongation. Compare the test results set forth in the requirements of 3.2.4.4. 4.3.5.1.2 Static Strength Testing of Energy Absorbers. This test shall be performed using an activated energy absorber dynamically tested in accordance with the procedure specified in 4.3.5.2. Measurement of energy absorber length and maximum arrest force as specified in 4.3.5.2 need not be performed. Connect the activated energy absorber test specimen between the jaws of the tensile test equipment specified in 4.1.7 by means of the connectors at each end of the energy absorber. If the test specimen is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of assembling it into its subsystem or system. Subject the energy absorber to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of two minutes. The time to reach this force shall be no less than three minutes to avoid dynamic effects. Compare the test results set forth in the requirements of 3.2.4.5. 4.3.5.2 Dynamic Performance Testing of Energy Absorber. Use the drop test structure, 220 pound (100kg) test weight, test lanyard, test instrumentation and quick release mechanism specified in 4.1.6. Measure and record the length of the energy absorber from bearing point to bearing point when the energy absorber is under a tension of ten pounds. Attach one end of the energy absorber to the load cell connected to the test structure by means of one of the connectors at either end of the energy absorber. If the energy absorber is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as possible the intended means of as- p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 39 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components sembling it into its subsystem or system. Attach the other end of the energy absorber to one end of the test lanyard. The test lanyard need not be used in the test setup if the energy absorber is of sufficient length to allow a six-foot (1,829mm) free fall of the test weight when the energy absorber is connected directly to the weight. Attach the quick release mechanism to the test weight and raise the weight to a level which will permit connection of the weight to the test lanyard or energy absorber (if test lanyard is not used). After connection of the weight to the test lanyard or energy absorber (as applicable), raise the weight to a level which will allow a six-foot (1,829mm) free fall upon release of the test weight The test weight shall be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the point of energy absorber connection to the load cell. Release the test weight using the quick release mechanism. Record the maximum arrest force. Measure and record the length of the energy absorber from bearing point to bearing point while the weight is still suspended. Calculate the energy absorber elongation. Compare the test results set forth in the requirements of 3.2.4.6 and 3.2.4.7. 4.3.6 Anchorage Connector Qualification Testing. Secure the anchorage connector to an anchorage in the manner and by the intended means specified by the manufacturer for assembling it as part of a PFAS. Connect the anchorage connector to static tensile test equipment such that the anchorage connector is loaded in the direction permitted when used as part of a PFAS. The static tensile test equipment shall meet the requirements of 4.1.7. A test lanyard in accordance with 4.1.4, or other equipment simulating the intended means of installing the anchorage connector in a PFAS, shall be used to couple the anchorage connector to the tensile test equipment. Subject the anchorage connector to a force of 3,600 pounds (16kN), maintain the force for one minute then remove the force. Repeat this test for each connector element attached to the anchorage connector. Observe the condition of the connector element(s) in accordance with 3.2.5.1. Subject the anchorage connector to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN). When more than one PFAS may be attached to the anchorage connector, the 5,000 pound force shall be multiplied by the maximum number of PFAS’s that may be attached A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 40 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components to the anchorage connector. Maintain the test force for one minute. Observe the condition of the anchorage connector in accordance with 3.2.5.1. Repeat the test specified above, altering the direction of anchorage connector loading, until the anchorage connector has been tested in all directions permitted when used as part of a PFAS. Repeat the test specified above for the different anchorages to which the anchorage connector is intended to be connected. 4.3.7 Self-Retracting Lanyard Qualification Testing. p pr ov E4.3.7.1 See Figure 29a. 4.3.7.2 Dynamic Strength Testing of SRL. In accordance with the manufacturer’s anchoring instructions, attach the SRL directly to the drop test structure specified in 4.1.1. Connect the 300pound (136.4kg) test weight specified in 4.1.2 to the line constituent of the SRL. Extract line from the SRL and prevent it from retracting by means E4.3.7.2 See Figure 29b. ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A 4.3.7.1 Dynamic Performance Testing of SRL. Attach the load cell (transducer) specified in 4.1.5 to the drop test structure specified in 4.1.1 with the test anchorage connector used to qualify the drop test structure. Attach the SRL to the transducer in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for anchoring the SRL. Connect the 220-pound (100kg) test weight specified in 4.1.2 to the line constituent of the SRL. Attach the quick release mechanism specified in 4.1.6 to the test weight and attach the hoisting means to the quick release mechanism. Hoist the test weight to the level at which 36 inches +/- one inch (917mm +/- 25mm) of SRL line is extended from the SRL orifice. The horizontal distance between the quick release mechanism and the orifice of the SRL shall not exceed 12 inches (305mm). Do not lock the SRL and do not inhibit the retraction of the SRL line. Release the test weight by activating the quick release mechanism. For each test required by 3.2.8.9, measure and record the maximum arrest force, arrest distance, and the retraction tension (Section 3.2.8.6). Between tests, it may be necessary to fully extract the line to relieve nesting of the line on the drum. A waiting period is allowed between tests. Compare the test results with the requirements set forth in 3.2.8.9. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 41 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components of a clamp on the line just outside the SRL orifice. Extract enough line to allow a four-foot (1.2m) fall of the test weight before the line begins to pay out as evidenced by movement of the clamp. Do not lock the SRL. Attach the quick release mechanism specified in 4.1.6 to the test weight and attach the hoisting means to the quick release mechanism. Hoist the test weight to the elevation permitting a four-foot (1.2m) fall of the test weight excluding activation distance. The horizontal distance between the quick release mechanism and the orifice of the SRL shall not exceed 12 inches (305mm). Release the test weight using the quick release mechanism. Evaluate the line constituent strength over the affected section in accordance with 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, or 8.4.4 whichever is applicable. Compare the test results with the requirements set forth in 3.2.8.8. E4.3.7.3 See Figure 28. 4.3.7.4 Retraction Tension Testing of SRL Line. Suspend the SRL from a rigid anchorage in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer’s instructions. When the SRL line is in the fully retracted position, extract one foot (305mm) of line. Attach a non-slip clamp to the extracted line segment at a point approximately one foot (305mm) from the line outlet on the SRL housing. The weight of the clamp shall not exceed two ounces (0.28kg). Connect the tension test gage specified in 4.1.9 to the clamp and allow the line retraction tension to be borne by the gage while the gage is held stationary and unsupported by the line. Align the test gage load axis with the vertical. Record the gage reading within 90 seconds. Disconnect the gage and clamp and allow the line to retract back onto the SRL drum under only the SRL’s power. The line retraction shall be unassisted other than by hand resistance to prevent uncontrolled take-up of line by the SRL. When the SRL has stopped retracting line, measure and E4.3.7.4 See Figure 27. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 42 4.3.7.3 Static Strength Testing of SRL. Shorten the lanyard constituent from the free end to allow installation in the static tensile test equipment specified in 4.1.7. With the lanyard constituent fully extracted, install the SRL in the tensile test equipment and apply a load of 3,000 pounds (13.3kN) across the device. Maintain the load for a period of five minutes. Compare the test results with the requirements set forth in 3.2.8.7. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components record the distance from the line outlet on the SRL housing to the extreme of the free end of the line constituent. Wait five minutes and then commence the following procedure. Based on the manufacturer’s rated length of line on the SRL, extract 20 percent of the line. Starting with reconnection of the clamp and gage, repeat the above procedure with 20 percent of the line extracted. The weight of the line constituent is to be accounted for by allowing it to suspend below the connection point of the clamp (it is allowable to secure the line into a coil below the clamp). Repeat this procedure for 40, 60, 80, and 100 percent extraction of the manufacturer’s specified line length, waiting five minutes between the tests for each successively greater extraction length. Compare the results to the requirements set forth in 3.2.8.6. 4.3.8 Environmental Conditioning Procedures. In accordance with 3.2.8.9, the dynamic performance test in 4.3.7.1 shall be completed following each of the conditioning procedures set forth in 4.3.8.1 through 4.3.8.3. E4.3.8 A new device may be used for each conditioning procedure test. 4.3.8.1 Heat. Place the SRL in a heated chamber for two hours at a minimum temperature of 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) and at a minimum relative humidity of 85%. Test within 90 seconds. 4.3.8.2 Cold. Place the SRL in a refrigerated chamber for two hours at a temperature of minus 40 degrees F (-40 degrees C) or colder. Test within 90 seconds. 4.3.8.3 Wet. Arrange the SRL in a tank, and spray water on it for three hours at a rate of approximately 18 gallons per hour (70 liters/hour). Test within 90 seconds. 4.4 Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem Qualification Testing. 4.4.1 Dynamic Performance Test. Lifeline or lifeline subsystem connection to the anchorage or anchorage connector shall be accomplished as described by the manufacturer. The fall arrester shall be positioned on the lifeline 24 inches (610mm) from the anchorage or anchorage connector attachment point to the line. Fall arresters which are designed p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E4.4.1 See Figure 26. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 43 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components to freely travel up and down the lifeline without manipulation by the worker, shall be supported by the connecting subsystem attached to the test weight prior to release (i.e., they are not to be locked onto the lifeline prior to releasing the test weight). Attach the 220-pound (100kg) test weight specified in 4.1.2 to the fall arrester, using the connecting subsystem supplied by the manufacturer only if such subsystem is integral to the fall arrester. If the connecting subsystem is not integral, connect the test weight using the test lanyard as specified in 4.1.4 and having length of three feet (0.9m). Raise the test weight to create the maximum free fall distance that can be obtained by the connecting subsystem. The test weight shall then be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the centerline of the lifeline. Record the arrest distance and the maximum arrest force. Arrest distance shall be determined by adding distances “A” and “B” and “C” shown in Figure 26. Compare the test results with the requirements set forth in 3.3.6.1. 4.4.2 Dynamic Strength Test. This test is to be conducted without the use of a lifeline energy absorber. Lifeline or lifeline subsystem connection to the anchorage shall be accomplished as described by the manufacturer’s instructions and markings. The fall arrester shall be positioned on the lifeline ten inches (250mm) from the anchorage. Fall arresters which are designed to freely travel up and down the lifeline without manipulation by the worker, shall be supported by the connecting subsystem attached to the test weight prior to release (i.e. they are not to be locked onto the lifeline prior to releasing the test weight). Attach a rigid test weight having the proportions set forth in Figure 17 with a weight of 300 pounds +/- three pounds (136.4kg +/- 1.4kg) to the fall arrester. Use the connecting subsystem supplied by the manufacturer only if such subsystem is integral to the fall arrester. If the connecting subsystem is not integral, connect the test weight using the test lanyard as specified in 4.1.4 and having length of three feet (0.9m). Raise the test weight to create the maximum free fall distance allowed by the connecting subsystem. The test weight shall then be released from a point no more than 12 inches (305mm) horizontally from the centerline of the fall arrester. Evaluate the lifeline strength over the affected section in accordance AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 44 E4.4.2 See Figure 26. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components with the procedures in references 8.3.2, 8.3.3, or 8.4.4, as applicable, and Section 3.3.6.2. 5. MARKING AND INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 General Marking Requirements. 5.1.1 Markings shall be in English. 5.1.2 The legibility and attachment of required markings shall endure for the life of the component, subsystem, or system being marked. When pressure sensitive labels are used, they shall comply with the applicable provision of reference 8.5.1. 5.1.3 Except for connectors, as set forth in Section 5.2.1, equipment shall be marked with the following: • • • • • • part number and model designation; year of manufacture; manufacturer’s name or logo; capacity rating; standard number “Z359.1”; warning to follow the manufacturer’s instructions included with the equipment at time of shipment from the manufacturer. 5.2 Specific Marking Requirements. 5.2.1 Connectors. Connectors shall be marked to identify the following: E5.2.1 Additional markings may be provided by the manufacturer as deemed necessary. • • • • year of manufacture; manufacturer’s identification; part number; load rating for the major axis of the connector stamped or otherwise permanently marked on the device; • load rating for gate stamped or otherwise permanently marked on the gate mechanism; • markings for connectors shall be sufficient to provide traceability; • for connectors that are non-integral, include the standard number, “Z359.1(07)”. 5.2.2 Full Body Harnesses. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, full body harnesses shall be marked to identify: p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 45 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components • • • • the fiber used in the material of construction; the size of the harnesses; the fall arrest attachment element(s); for harnesses equipped with a front-mounted attachment element, a caution to use this attachment element only for limited fall arrest with a maximum of a two foot free fall distance; • the purpose of any other attachment elements. 5.2.3 Lanyards. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, lanyards shall be marked to identify: • the material of construction; • the length; • the need to avoid contact with sharp edges and abrasive surfaces; • the need to make only compatible connections. For lanyards with two, integrally connected legs, a warning to attach only the snaphook at the center of the lanyard to the fall arrest attachment element of the harness. 5.2.4 Energy Absorbers. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, energy absorbers shall be marked to identify: • the fiber used in the material of construction; • the maximum arresting force as measured when tested in accordance with this standard; • the maximum elongation; • restriction, if any, on the types of components, subsystems, or systems with which the energy absorber is designed to be used; • maximum recommended distance of free fall over which an appropriate degree of protection is provided. 5.2.5 Anchorage Connectors. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, anchorage connectors shall be marked to identify: • the materials of construction; • proper method of coupling to anchorages or reference to separate instructions specifying same, or both; • the need to avoid contact with sharp edges and abrasive surfaces, if applicable; • inspection requirements; • warnings against use with incompatible connec- A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 46 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components tors; • stability and compatibility limitations for example anchorages; • limitations concerning physical hazards such as thermal, electrical and chemical sources. 5.2.6 Fall Arresters. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, fall arresters shall be marked to identify: • the direction of use of the fall arrester on its vertical lifeline; • warnings against use with incompatible lifelines; • the proper size and type of vertical lifeline with which the fall arrester is intended to be used. 5.2.7 Vertical Lifelines. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, vertical lifelines (or their container or spool if sold in bulk) shall be marked to identify: • the fiber used in the material of construction; • the diameter of rope or width and thickness of webbing; • its length; • reference to separate instructions emphasizing elongation characteristics, proper installation, and lower end termination; • the need to avoid contact with sharp edges and abrasive surfaces; • the need for inspection at periodic intervals and at least once a year. 5.2.8 Self-Retracting Lanyards. In addition to the requirements in 5.1, self-retracting lanyards shall be marked to identify: • diameter of rope or wire rope and width and thickness of webbing used in the lanyard; • the fiber or other materials used in the lanyard construction; • the lanyard length; • maximum arrest force; • proper installation means; • the need for inspection at periodic intervals and at least monthly; • testing of the device for locking before each use; • arrest distance. 5.3 General Instruction Requirements. p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 47 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 5.3.1 Instructions shall be provided to the user printed in English and affixed to the equipment at the time of shipment from the manufacturer. 5.3.2 Instructions shall contain the following information: • a statement that the manufacturer’s instructions shall be provided to users; • manufacturer’s name, address, and telephone number; • manufacturer’s part number and model designation for the equipment; • intended use and purpose of the equipment; • proper method of use and limitations on use of the equipment; • illustrations showing locations of markings on the equipment; • reproduction of printed information on all markings; • inspection procedures required to assure the equipment is in serviceable condition and operating correctly; • anchorage requirements as set forth in 7.2.3; • criteria for discarding equipment which fails inspection; • procedures for cleaning, maintenance, and storage; • reference to the ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 standard. 5.3.3 Instructions shall require that only the equipment manufacturer, or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer, shall make repairs to equipment. 5.3.4 Instructions shall require the user to remove equipment from field service if it has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall. 5.3.5 Instructions shall require the user to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. 5.3.6 Instructions shall provide warnings regarding: • altering the equipment; • misusing the equipment; A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 48 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components • using combinations of components or subsystems, or both, which may affect or interfere with the safe function of each other; • exposing the equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect and to consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt; • using the equipment around moving machinery and electrical hazards; • using the equipment near sharp edges and abrasive surfaces. 5.4 Specific Instruction Requirements. 5.4.1 Connectors. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for connector components shall include: E5.4.1 This is intended to apply to connectors, supplied separately to the user, which are not integral to the product (i.e. are removable from the product). • the material used in the connector construction; • the size of the connector and dimensions affecting its compatibility with objects to which it may be connected; • the need to make only compatible connections and limitations of compatibility; • proper method of coupling the connector and checking that it is closed and locked; • the minimum strength of the connector body when loaded in the direction set forth in the applicable sections of this standard; • the minimum strength of carabiner and snaphook gates when loaded in the directions set forth in 3.2.1.4; • certification (in the case of snaphooks, carabiners, D-Rings, and O-Rings) that proves load testing has been performed in accordance with 3.2.1.7 of this standard. 5.4.2 Full Body Harness. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for full body harnesses shall include: • all the markings with appropriate elaborations or explanations; • donning, fitting, adjustment, and use information including warnings against improper methods of assembly; • maximum free fall distance permitted. 5.4.3 Lanyards. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for lanyards shall include a warn- p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E5.4.3 Manufacturers may provide a suitable means for connecting one leg of a twin leg lanyard AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 49 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components ing against contact with sharp edges and looping around small diameter structural members. to the full body harness to place the lanyard leg out of the way during work. This special attachment is generally designed to break away during a fall to prevent potentially harmful forces from being exerted on the harness wearer. For lanyards with two, integrally connected legs, the additional cautions; • connect only the center snaphook to the fall arrest attachment element; • do not attach the leg of the lanyard which is not in use to the harness except to attachment points specifically designated by the manufacturer for this purpose; • do not rig the lanyard to create more than a six foot free fall; • do not allow the legs of the lanyard to pass under arms, between legs, or around the neck. 5.4.4 Energy Absorbers. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for energy absorbers shall include: • the material used in the energy absorber construction; • the need to make only compatible connections and limitations of compatibility; • proper method of coupling the energy absorber to adjacent components of the system; • the maximum arrest force of the energy absorber when dynamically tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard; • the maximum elongation of the energy absorber when dynamically tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard. 5.4.5 Anchorage Connectors. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for anchorage connectors shall include: • the material used in the anchorage connector construction; • the need to make only stable and compatible interfaces and connections and limitations of stability and compatibility; • proper method of coupling the anchorage connector to anchorages with which it is intended to be used and to adjacent components of the system; • the strength of the anchorage connector when statically tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard; A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 50 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components • warnings that the anchorage connector shall be attached to no more than one PFAS unless certified for such purpose; • warnings to avoid exposure to physical and chemical hazards which the anchorage connector is not designed to withstand. 5.4.6 Fall Arresters. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for fall arresters shall include: • the need to make only compatible connections and limitations of compatibility; • proper method of coupling the fall arrester to adjacent components of the system; • warnings that the fall arrester shall be attached to no more than one PFAS; • warnings to avoid exposure to physical and chemical hazards which the fall arrester is not designed to withstand; • the arrest distance when dynamically tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard; • the proper size, construction and type of vertical lifelines with which the fall arrester is intended to be used; • warnings to emphasize that anchoring be above the user to prevent pendulum fall; • warnings to emphasize use is not suitable when the user is positioned on an unstable surface, fine grain material, or particulate solids such as sand or coal; • information for determining total fall distance including lifeline elongation. 5.4.7 Vertical Lifelines. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for vertical lifelines shall include: • the material used in the vertical lifeline construction; • the need to make only stable and compatible interfaces and connections and limitations of stability and compatibility; • proper method of coupling the vertical lifeline to anchorage connectors and anchorages with which it is intended to be used and to adjacent components of the system; • the strength of the vertical lifeline when statically tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard; • warnings that the vertical lifeline shall be attached p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 51 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components to no more than one PFAS; • warnings to avoid exposure to physical and chemical hazards which the vertical lifeline is not designed to withstand; • the proper fall arrester with which the vertical lifeline is intended to be used; • lifeline elongation characteristics. 5.4.8 Self-Retracting Lanyards. In addition to the requirements in 5.3, instructions for self-retracting lanyards shall include: • the diameter of rope or wire rope and width and thickness of webbing used in the lanyard; • the fiber or other materials used in the lanyard construction; • the lanyard length; • the maximum arrest force when dynamically test ed in accordance with the requirements of this standard; • the arrest distance when dynamically tested in accordance with the requirements of this standard; • proper installation means; • testing of the device for locking before each use. 5.4.9 Integral Subsystems and Integral Systems. In addition to the general instruction requirements in 5.3, instructions for integral subsystems and integral systems shall include the provisions of 5.4.1 through 5.4.9 which are applicable to the constituents of such subsystems and systems. æ 53%2æ ).30%#4)/. æ -!).4%.!.#% æ !.$æ 34/2!'%æ/&æ%15)0-%.4 Users of PFAS shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions and make them readily available to all users. 6.1 Inspection. 6.1.1 Equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use and, additionally, by a competent person other than the user at intervals of no more than one year. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 52 E6.1.1 The purpose of two-level inspection of equipment is to provide two independent means for guarding against oversight in the detecting and controlling against the use of defective, damaged, and improperly maintained equipment. If such ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components equipment conditions are observed by the competent person’s inspection, measures should be taken to provide the user with additional training or retraining in equipment inspection, maintenance, use, and storage. Such observations may also suggest the need for selection of alternative equipment more suitable for the conditions of use. The frequency of periodic inspection by a competent person should be established by the user’s organization based upon careful consideration of relevant factors. Such factors include the nature and severity of workplace conditions affecting the equipment and the modes of use and exposure time of the equipment. 6.1.2 Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the users’ organization. Such criteria shall equal or exceed the greater of the criteria established by this standard or the manufacturer’s instructions. 6.1.3 When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall be permanently removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance before return to service. 6.1.4 In addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions, the equipment shall be inspected at both inspection levels described in 6.1.1 for: • absence or illegibility of markings; • absence of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit or function; • evidence of defects in or damage to hardware elements including cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, chemical attack, excessive heating, alteration and excessive wear; • evidence of defects in or damage to straps or ropes including fraying, unsplicing, unlaying, kinking, knotting, roping, broken or pulled stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling, abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive lubrication, excessive aging and excessive wear; • alteration, absence of parts, or evidence of defects in, damage to or improper function of mechanical devices and connectors. p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 53 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 6.2 Maintenance and Storage. 6.2.1 Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer’s instructions shall be retained for reference. E6.2.1 Maintenance refers to any act of cleaning, repair, resetting, etc. of equipment. An example of a “unique issue” may be heavy soiling of an article by a substance not addressed in the manufacturer’s instructions. 6.2.2 Equipment, which is in need of or scheduled for maintenance shall be tagged as “unusable” and removed from service. 6.2.3 Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors, or other degrading elements. E6.2.3 Equipment, which is damaged or in need of maintenance should not be stored in the same area as usable equipment. Prior to using equipment, which has been stored for long periods of time, a detailed inspection should be performed by a competent person. Heavily soiled, wet, or otherwise contaminated equipment should receive proper maintenance (e.g. drying and cleaning) prior to storage. æ%15)0-%.4æ3%,%#4)/. æ2)'').' æ53% æ!.$æ 42!).).' E7 For additional information, see ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Managed Fall Protection Programs. When it is determined through a workplace assessment that PFAS is to be used for worker protection, the equipment shall be selected using the following criteria. 7.1 Equipment Selection. Prior to selecting PFAS equipment, a competent person shall make an assessment of workplace conditions where the equipment is required and understand the intended use of such equipment. Such assessment shall, at a minimum, identify the presence of hot objects, sparks, flames, and heat-producing operations; chemicals; electrical hazards; environmental contaminants; sharp objects; abrasive surfaces; moving equipment and materials; unstable, uneven, and slippery walking/working surfaces; unguarded openings; climatic and weather factors; and foreseeable changes in any of these conditions taken individually or collectively. The material and construction of the PFAS shall be considered in the equipment selection process such that these workplace con- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 54 E7.1 It is the understanding of this subcommittee that, when used, the term “Qualified Person” also meets the definition of a “Competent Person”. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Managed Fall Protection Programs. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components ditions are suitably addressed and responded to. The equipment must match the work situation and workplace environmental factors. 7.1.1 The workplace assessment shall identify all paths of intended user movement and all fall hazards along such paths. The competent person shall identify the required range of mobility in each fall hazard zone and note the location and distances to all obstructions in the potential fall paths. Lateral obstructions, which could be contacted in a pendular fall arrest shall be noted. A connecting subsystem shall be selected which will satisfactorily limit total fall distance and allow for dynamic elongation (in particular, lanyard, energy absorber, or vertical lifeline elongation as examples) and activation distance of the connecting subsystem. 7.1.2 Wherever fall hazards in the user’s path cannot be avoided or eliminated, suitable anchorages meeting the requirements of 7.2.3 shall be identified and proper anchorage connectors meeting the requirements of 3.2.5 shall be specified for each. The location and type of anchorage connectors shall be selected to prevent pendular fall arrest. 7.1.3 The stability and compatibility of couplings between anchorage connectors and anchorages shall be considered in anchorage and anchorage connector selection. 7.1.4 The exposure of anchorage connectors to sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and physical hazards such as thermal, electrical, and chemical sources shall be considered in anchorage and anchorage connector selection. 7.1.5 The competent person shall calculate the authorized persons fully equipped weight and ensure it is within the capacity range set forth in 1.1. 7.1.6 A harness meeting the requirements of this standard shall be selected which is sized and proportioned to fit the user in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7.1.7 Connectors that are selected, whether integral elements or individual components, shall be suitably sized and configured to interface compatibly p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 55 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components with associated connectors which will be attached to them. 7.1.8 The competent person shall select means of protecting the PFAS equipment against damage by workplace operations. The competent person shall consult the manufacturers instructions. 7.1.9 The competent person shall check the PFAS equipment markings and instructions at time of selection to be sure the equipment complies with this standard. Any manufacturer’s instructions regarding equipment selection shall be read and followed. 7.1.10 The competent person shall ensure that systems assembled from components and subsystems made by different manufacturers are compatible and meet the requirements of this standard. The competent person shall consult the respective manufacturers and, if necessary, arrange the testing required by this standard before using such systems. 7.2 Equipment Rigging and Use. PFAS equipment shall be rigged to prevent a free fall in excess of six feet (1.8m) and preclude the presence of vertical and lateral obstructions in the potential fall path. The rigging shall take into consideration the rescue plan and rescue equipment provision for retrieval of the fallen user of the PFAS. The PFAS equipment shall be rigged to prevent its contact with hazardous objects in the workplace, which could damage the equipment or prevent its proper functioning. The authorized person shall calculate his fully equipped weight and assure it is within the capacity range set forth in 1.1. 7.2.1 No knots shall be tied in lanyards, lifelines, or anchorage connectors. Sliding hitch knots shall not be used in lieu of fall arresters. 7.2.2 Snaphooks and carabiners shall be compatibly matched to their associated connector to reduce the possibility of rollout. Snaphooks and carabiners shall be securely closed and locked once coupled to an associated connector. Snaphooks and carabiners shall not be connected to each other. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 56 E7.2.2 Multiple connections into a single ring are not recommended (i.e. two snaphooks; snaphook and webbing; snaphook and carabiner). ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 7.2.3 Anchorages selected for PFAS shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads, applied in the directions permitted by the PFAS, of at least: (a) two times the maximum arrest force permitted on the system when certification exists, or (b) 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) in the absence of certification. When more than one PFAS is attached to an anchorage, the anchorage strengths set forth in (a) and (b) above shall be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached to the anchorage. E7.2.3 The 5,000-pound (22.2kN) anchorage referred to here is the same as that required by OSHA 1910.66. An assumption is made that the 5,000-pound (22.2kN) strength level has been established and, therefore, certification is not required. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.0. 7.2.4 Anchorage connections shall be stabilized to prevent unwanted movement or disengagement of the PFAS from the anchorage. E7.2.4 Anchorages should be located vertically above the user’s head to prevent pendular fall arrest. If a mobile anchorage connector (e.g. trolley) is not used to provide lateral mobility, the anchorage point should be re-rigged as the work progresses so as to provide an anchorage vertically over the user’s head at all times. 7.2.5 Anchorage connectors shall not be attached to anchorages where such attachment would reduce the anchorage strength below the applicable level set forth in 7.2.3 or reduce the anchorage strength below the allowable level set by applicable structural codes. A suitable anchorage connector shall be used for rigging the connection of lanyards and lifelines to structural members. Lanyards and lifelines shall not be wrapped around structural members and connected back onto themselves unless a suitable anchorage connection means is integral to them. 7.2.6 The stability and compatibility of couplings between anchorage connectors and anchorages shall be considered in anchorage connector rigging and use. 7.2.7 The exposure of anchorage connectors to sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and physical hazards such as thermal, electrical, and chemical sources shall be considered in anchorage connector rigging and use. 7.2.8 A vertical lifeline shall suspend freely from its anchorage connection without contact along its length with structures or other objects, which would adversely affect its integrity or its function in conjunction with other components of the PFAS. In or- p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A E7.2.8 Vertical lifelines should be protected from abrasion that may occur from suspension over or along a structural member. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 57 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components der to stabilize the lower end of the lifeline, it shall be rigged with a weight or other provision specified by the manufacturer of the associated fall arrester. The VLL shall be extended to or below the lowest level to which the user is expected to travel and a stop specified by the manufacturer of fall arrester shall be installed to prevent the fall arrester from accidentally coming off the lifeline. 7.2.9 The authorized person shall check the lifeline to assure that it is of the correct size and construction for use with the intended fall arrester. Care shall also be taken to assure that the fall arrester is installed in the proper direction on the lifeline in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7.2.10 Lanyards and lifelines with shock absorbers shall be installed in a manner that prevents structural interference with the shock absorber’s function. 7.2.11 A harness meeting the requirements of the Z359 Fall Protection Code and properly configured for the workplace to be performed shall be selected. The harness shall be sized and proportioned to fit the authorized person in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. E7.2.11 The competent person should verify the total weight of each authorized person and equipment, tools, clothing, etc., and assure it is within the capacity range as set forth by the manufacturer. The competent person should verify the personal fall arrest system equipment markings and instruction at the time of selection to be sure the equipment complies with this standard. The manufacturer’s equipment selection instructions should be read and followed by the authorized person. 7.2.11.1 Connectors that are selected, whether integral elements or individual components, shall be compatibly shaped and dimensioned in relation to the associated connectors which will be attached to them, or as designed by the manufacturers. E7.2.11.1 Equipment that is dimensionally incompatible can lead to forced roll-out. The competent person and the authorized person should consider the possibility of forced roll-out and verify the equipment is adequate for that work activity. 7.2.11.2 The competent person and/or qualified person shall ensure that systems assembled from components and subsystems made by different manufacturers meet the requirements of this standard. 7.2.12 PFAS equipment shall be rigged so that the Maximum Arresting Force shall not exceed the specifications referenced in this standard. 7.2.12.1 No knots shall be tied in lanyards, lifelines, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 58 E7.2.12.1 The knots have an effect of reducing the ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard p pr ov or anchorage connectors. A sliding hitch shall not be used in lieu of fall arrestors. capacity of the PFAS by as much as 50% to 70%. 7.2.12.2 Snaphooks and carabiners shall be compatibly matched to their associated connector to reduce the possibility of forced rollout. Snaphooks and carabiners shall be securely closed and locked once coupled to an associated connector. Snaphooks and carabiners shall not be connected to each other unless specifically designed for such connections. E7.2.12.2 Multiple connections into a single ring are not recommended (i.e., two snaphooks; snaphook and webbing; snaphook and carabiner). Snaphooks and carabiners, which are not compatible with each other, as well as snaphook-to-snaphook connections, may cause forced rollout. 7.2.12.3 Anchorage connectors shall not be attached to anchorages where such attachment would reduce the anchorage strength below the applicable level set forth or reduce the anchorage applicable level set forth or reduce the anchorage strength below the allowable level set by governing codes and OSHA regulations A suitable anchorage connector shall be used for rigging the connection of lanyards to structural members. Lanyards shall not be wrapped around structural members and connected back onto themselves unless a suitable means for anchorage connection is integral into the lanyard, and the lanyard meets the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 standard. E7.2.12.3 The competent person may need to consult a qualified person to determine the structural capacity of the working surfaces and proposed anchorages. The competent person should consider the effects of swing falling in the event of a fall. Obstructions, which could be contacted in a pendular fall arrest should be noted. A connecting subsystem should be selected which will satisfactory limit total fall distance and allow for dynamic elongation (in particular, lanyard, energy absorber, or vertical lifeline elongation as examples) and activation distance of the connecting subsystem. 7.2.12.4 The stability and compatibility of couplings between anchorage connectors and anchorages shall be considered by the competent person in anchorage connector rigging and use. E7.2.12.4 The competent person should verify that the authorized persons’ equipment is adequate and compatible for the authorized persons’ activities before the authorized persons are exposed to any fall hazards. 7.2.12.5 Anchorage connectors shall be protected from workplace environmental factors and work site hazards. E7.2.12.5 The competent person should fully understand the intended use of the equipment and the equipment limitations before authorized persons are exposed to any fall hazards. Prior to selecting PFAS equipment, the competent person and/or qualified person should make an assessment of workplace conditions where the equipment is required. Such assessment should, at a minimum, identify the presence of hot objects, sparks, flames, and heat producing operations; chemicals; electric hazards; environmental contaminants; sharp objects; abrasive surfaces; moving equipment and materials; unstable, uneven, and slippery walking/ working surfaces; unguarded openings; climatic weather factors; and foreseeable changes in any of these conditions taken individually or collectively. ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 59 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 7.2.12.6 The exposure of anchorage connectors to sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and physical hazards such as thermal, electrical, and chemical sources shall be considered by the competent person in anchorage connector rigging and use. E7.2.12.6 The competent person should understand the limitation of the manufacturer’s equipment and select the proper equipment for the authorized persons’ work activities before the authorized persons are exposed to any fall hazards. 7.2.12.7 A vertical lifeline shall be securely attached to and suspended freely from its anchorage connection and not contact any structures or other objects, which could adversely affect its integrity or its function. Vertical lifelines shall be protected from abrasion or other damage (i.e., heat, welding slag, electrical, chemicals, etc.) that may occur from suspension over or along a structural member. In order to stabilize the lower end of the lifeline, it shall be rigged with a weight or other provision specified by the manufacturer of the associated fall arrester. The VLL shall be extended to or below the lowest level to which the authorized person is expected to travel. A stop specified by the manufacturer of the fall arrester shall be installed to prevent the fall arrester from accidentally coming off the lifeline. 7.2.12.8 The competent person shall check the vertical lifeline to assure that it is of the correct size and construction for use with the intended fall arrester. 7.2.12.9 Fall arresters shall be installed in the proper direction on the VLL in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7.3 Training. Authorized persons and users shall be trained by a competent person trainer to inspect, use, store, and maintain the equipment according to the requirements of this standard and the manufacturers’ instructions. 7.3.1 Training shall address inspections performed prior to use of the equipment and include the manufacturers’ recommendations for inspection. E7.3.1 Post-use inspection should also be performed before returning equipment to storage. 7.3.2 Training shall be provided in proper use of the equipment and include: E7.3.2 This standard does not specify the requirements imposed on equipment and methods for rescue and evacuation operations at heights. A future standard in the Z359 Fall Protection Code will address such requirements. The absence of such standard at this time does not diminish the need for training in the planning and execution of rescue • how to use the equipment; • how to estimate and limit the maximum arresting force to acceptable limits for the PFAS; • proper methods of donning, adjusting, and inter- A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 60 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components connecting of the equipment; • proper attachment locations on the equipment; • intended function and performance characteristics for each item of equipment; • proper attachment methods including compatibility of the sizes of snaphooks, D-Rings, and other connections to reduce the probability of accidental disengagement; • how to determine free fall distance and total fall distance; • what to do after a fall to protect the user from injury; • emergency rescue planning and execution to include; • methods of rescue; • rescue personnel availability; • type of equipment available for rescue and effective means to summon rescue personnel; • drilling of rescue personnel in rescue and evacuation procedures. and evacuation procedures, which may be necessary to retrieve a user suspended by a fall arrest system after a fall occurs. 7.3.3 Training in maintenance procedures shall include those issues set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions and Section 6.2. E7.3.3 Post-use inspection may also be included as a maintenance procedure. 7.3.4 Training in proper storage techniques shall be provided in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. E7.3.4 The competent person shall establish a proper storage location for personal fall arrest equipment. 7.3.5 Training through practical demonstration shall be provided each user when: • • • • initially donning or using equipment; a component is changed; first approaching a condition of use; encountering special conditions. 7.3.6 Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of user training shall be conducted at least annually by a competent person and the need for more training and retraining determined. E7.3.6 Training effectiveness may be evaluated by several techniques. Personnel should demonstrate their working knowledge of personal fall arrest equipment and procedures through a written or practical demonstration or both. 7.3.7 Training shall address inspections performed prior to each use of the equipment and include the manufacturers’ recommendations for inspection. E7.3.7 Post-use inspection should also be performed by the authorized person before returning equipment to storage. 7.3.8 Training shall be provided in the selection and use of fall protection equipment including: p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 61 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components • hands-on equipment training including climbing and workplace task situations. 7.3.9 Training shall be provided by practical demonstration on how to properly use the equipment before authorized persons are exposed to fall hazards. The training shall include the following topics: • • • • • • • • • • first approaching a condition of use; encountering special conditions; how to use the equipment; how to estimate and limit the maximum arresting force to acceptable limits for the PFAS; proper methods of donning, adjusting, and interconnecting of the equipment; proper attachment locations on the equipment; intended function and performance characteristics of each item of equipment; proper attachment methods including compatibility of the sizes of the snaphooks, D-Rings, and other connections to reduce the probability of accidental disengagement; what to do after a fall to protect the authorized person from injury; emergency rescue planning and execution to include: • preplanning of rescue; • methods of rescue; • rescue personnel availability; • type of equipment for rescue and effective means to summon rescue personnel; • drilling of rescue personnel in rescue and evacuation procedures. 7.3.10 The competent person trainer shall include many different methods of training the authorized persons. The training shall include lectures, videos, demonstrations, and hands-on types of training on the equipment and their intended type of usage. The competent person trainer shall keep the training records of the trained authorized persons for at least ten years. 7.3.11 Training shall be communicated to the authorized person in a multimedia format and in a language that they have a working knowledge, usually their first or second natural language. A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 62 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 7.3.12 Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of the authorized person training shall be conducted at least annually by a competent person and/or competent person trainer and the need for more training and retraining determined. Retraining shall also be performed whenever there is reason to believe that the authorized person is inadequately trained or when work equipment or workplace conditions change. 7.3.13 Competent person trainers and qualified person trainers shall have current knowledge of fall protection methods, issues, and practices, and shall maintain this current knowledge through practice, experience, or education. æ2%&%2%.#%3 When referred to herein, the specific references cited below (inclusive of the revision designated) shall be applied. If any of the listed references is revised or is obsoleted by its issuer, the specific reference cited below shall continue to apply to this standard unless and until this standard is officially amended. 8.1 Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, DC 8.1.1 Standard Industrial Classification Manual 8.2 U.S. Department of Defense, National Publication Form Center 5801 Tabor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19120-5099 8.2.1 MIL-H-6875H(2) NOT 1, Heat Treatment of Steel, Process for (S/S by SAE-AMS-H-6875) 8.2.2 MIL-W-83420D, Military Specification, Wire Rope, Flexible, for Aircraft Control 8.3 General Services Administration Specification Branch 7th & D Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20407 8.3.1 FED-STD-191/4108, Strength and Elongation, Breaking; Textile Webbing, Tape and Braided Items p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. 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Northbrook, Illinois 8.5.1 UL 969-2001, Marking and Labeling Systems 8.6 American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 8.6.1 ANSI/ASSE A10.32, Fall Protection Systems for Construction and Demolitions 8.7 American Society for Quality Control 310 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203 A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 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Copying and networking prohibited. 65 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Appendix A – List of Acronyms for Definitions of Terms !#2/.9-æ A AC ACTD AD AE AJ BB BSU BU CAP CAR CH COM CON CSS CST CWH DD DDV DR EA EAHLL EAP EAVLL EF EL ER ESPL EST F FA FAA FACSS FAS FBH FF FFD HC HLL HLLSS HW I ISS Anchorage Anchorage Connector Activation Distance Arrest Distance Attachment Element Adjuster Body Belt Body Support Buckle Capacity Carabiner Chest Harness Component Connector Connecting Subsystem Constituent Chest-Waist Harness Deceleration Distance Deceleration Device D-Ring Energy Absorber Horizontal Lifeline Energy Absorber Personal Energy Absorber Vertical Lifeline Energy Absorber Formed Eye Element Return Eye Spliced Eye Stitched Eye Fitting Fall Arrester Fall Arrest Attachment Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem Fall Arrest System Full Body Harness Free Fall Free Fall Distance Hybrid Component Horizontal Lifeline Horizontal Lifeline Subsystem Hardware Integral Integral Subsystem AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. 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St an d a rd 66 4%2- ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard !#2/.9.æ L LCSS LL LLSS LT M MAF MAL OR OVR P PFAS PLT PPE R RG RS RW S SA SF SH SP SPL SRL SRLCSS SS SUSS STR TBL TD TFD TH TQ TRS TV U VLL VLLSS W WPS p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d 4%2Lanyard Lanyard Connecting Subsystem Lifeline Lifeline Subsystem Lifeline Tensioner Marking Maximum Arrest Force Maximum Arrest Load O-Ring Oval Ring Personal Personal Fall Arrest System Proof Load Testing Personal Protective Equipment Rope Rope Grab Synthetic Rope Wire Rope System Shock Absorber Swaged Fitting Snaphook Stitch Pattern Splice Self-Retracting Lanyard Self-Retracting Lanyard Connecting Subsystem Subsystem Supporting Subsystem Strap Thimble Developmental Testing Total Fall Distance Thread Qualification Testing Travel Restriction System Verification Testing User Vertical Lifeline Vertical Lifeline Subsystem Webbing Work Positioning System a rd A Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 67 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components © © © Figure 1a: D-Ring, Full Circle Roller Figure 1b: D-Ring, Semi-Circle Figure 1c: O-Ring Tongue 4ONGUE 2OLLER Frame © © © &RAME Figure 1d: Buckle, Tongue Figure 1e: Buckle, Friction Figure 1f: Adjuster, Webbing (Buckle) Grommet Webbing © © © Figure 1g: Adjuster, Oval Ring, Rope Figure 1h: Thimble Figure 1i: Grommets in Webbing Figure 1: Examples of Some Typical Connector (hardware) Components and Elements Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 68 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Hook Body Hook Nose Gate Throat opening Gate Lock Spring (Inside) Lock Hinge Gate Eye © © Figure 1j: Snaphook, Non-Locking © Figure 1k: Snaphook, Self-Locking Figure 1l: Snaphook, Self-Locking (excluded from this standard) (shown unlocked and open) Hook Body Manual lock Spring (Inside) Gate Hook Nose Lock Gate Gate Hinge Lock Eye © © © Figure 1m: Snaphook, Self-Locking Figure 1n: Snaphook, Self-Locking Figure 1o: Snaphook, Manual-Locking (excluded from this standard) Carabiner Body Carabiner Nose Gate Lock Lock Gate Gate Hinge Hinge Spring (inside Gate) © Figure 1p: Carabiner, Non-Locking (excluded from this standard) © © Figure 1q: Carabiner, Self-Locking Figure 1r: Carabiner Manual-Locking (excluded from this standard) Figure 2: Examples of Some Typical Connector (hardware) Components and Elements Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 69 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Anchorage I-Beam Anchorage I-Beam Anchorage Connector Anchorage Choker Figure 2a: Beam and Choker Figure 2b: Beam and Eye Bolt Anchorage I-Beam Anchorage (Column) Anchorage Connector (Trolley) Figure 2c: Beam and Trolley Anchorage Connector (Tripod) Anchorage Connector (Davit) Anchorage (Floor) Figure 2e: Floor and Tripod Tieback Figure 2d: Column, Davit and Brackets Counterweight Anchorage Connector (outrigger) Anchorage (Roof) Figure 2f: Roof and Outrigger Figure 2: Examples of Some Typical Anchorages and Anchorage Connectors Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 70 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Shoulder Strap Fall Arrest Attachment Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Retainer Buckle Thigh Strap Sub-pelvic Strap Buckle Buckle © © FRONT BACK Figure 3a: Example of a Typical Full Body Harness Fall Arrest Attachment Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Retainer Buckle Buckle Thigh Strap Sub-pelvic Strap Buckle Buckle © BACK © FRONT Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 71 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Shoulder Strap Fall Arrest Attachment (FAA) Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Retainer Body Pad Waist Strap Sub-pelvic Strap Thigh Strap Buckle Buckle © © FRONT BACK Figure 3a: Example of a Typical Full Body Harness Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Fall Arrest Attachment Shoulder Strap Retainer Chest Strap Body Pad Waist Strap © © FRONT BACK Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 72 Figure 3b: Example of a Typical Chest-Waist Harness (Excluded from this Standard) ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Fall Arrest Attachment Chest Strap Chest Strap © © BACK FRONT Figure 3c: Example of a Typical Chest Harness (Excluded from this Standard) Fall Arrest Attachment Body Pad Waist Strap © BACK © FRONT Figure 3d: Example of a Typical Body Belt (Excluded from this Standard) Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 73 $YNAMIC %LONGATION 4OTAL &ALL $ISTANCE 4&$ &REE &ALL $ISTANCE &&$ !CTIVATION $ISTANCE !#4$ 4OTAL &ALL $ISTANCE 4&$ -AXIMUM ARREST FORCE -!& OCCURS HERE %NERGY ABSORBER ELONGATION 0(!3% $%#%,%2!4)/. $YNAMIC ELONGATION OF VERTICAL LIFELINE 6,, /NSET OF FALL ARREST FORCES 0(!3% &2%% &!,, &ALL !RRESTER !TTACHMENT &!! ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 6ERTICAL ,IFELINE 6,, 7ALKING7ORKING 3URFACE !NCHORAGE ! %NERGY !BSORBING 0ERSONAL %!0 ,ANYARD &ALL !RRESTER &! !NCHORAGE #ONNECTOR !# ,EGEND !#4$ !CTIVATION $ISTANCE $$ $ECELERATION $ISTANCE %!0 %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL &! &ALL !RRESTER &&$ &REE &ALL $ISTANCE $ECELERATION $ISTANCE $$ 74 0(!3% 2%"/5.$ 0(!3% 3530%.3)/. 3TATIC ELONGATION OF VERTICAL LIFELINE 6,, 2EBOUND 0(!3% &!,, /.3%4 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Drawings © Copyright Figure 4: Geometry of Fall Phases AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d rd A a ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components "%&/2% !#4)6!4)/. #OVER ,OAD !&4%2 !#4)6!4)/. RIP STITCH TYPE COVER NOT SHOWN 3TITCH PATTERN 7EBBING %NERGY ABSORPTION MAY BE TYPICALLY OBTAINED BY DEFORMATION FRICTION TEARING OF MATERIALS OR BREAKING OF STITCHES ,OAD Figure 5a: Example of Typical Energy Absorber Before and After Activation Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 75 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components !NCHORAGE CONNECTOR !# Anchorage Connector (AC) ,IFELINE TENSIONER ,4 Lifeline Tensioner (LT) #ONNECTOR #/. #ONNECTOR #/. Connector (CON) Connector !NCHORAGE ! !NCHORAGE ! Horizontal Lifeline Subsystem (HLLSS) %NERGY !BSORBER (ORIZONTAL %!(,, Energy Absorber Horizontal Lifeline,IFELINE (EAHLL) Figure 5b: Energy Absorber Horizontal Lifeline (Excluded from Standard) Sec. 1.3.2 © !NCHORAGE ) "EAM Full Body Harness (FBH) !NCHORAGE Anchorage Connector (AC) #ONNECTOR #ONNECTOR Connector #/. (CON) %NERGY !BSORBERAbsorber 6ERTICLE Energy ,IFELINE %!6,, Vertical Lifeline (EAVLL) Connector (CON) #ONNECTOR Connector #/. (CON) 6ERTICAL ,IFELINE Vertical Lifeline 6,, (VLL) Energy Absorber, Personal (EAP) © Lifeline ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER Tensioner (LT) © Figure 5c: Energy Absorber, Vertical Lifeline (EAVLL) Drawings © Copyright Figure 5: Examples of Some Typical Energy Absorbers AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 76 Figure 5d: Supporting Subsystem (SUSS) with Energy Absorber, Personal (EAP) ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Thimble (TBL) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Swaged Fitting (SF) Wire Rope (RW) Figure 6a: Return Eye Thimble (TBL) Splice (SPL) Synthetic Rope (RS) Figure 6b: Spliced Eye Stitch Pattern (SP) of Thread (TH) Strap (STR) Figure 6c: Stitched Eye Figure 6: Examples of Some Typical Formed Eyes p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 77 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Verticle Lifeline Guide Cam Lever Housing Integral Ring Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 78 Figure 7: Example of a Typical Fall Arrestor - Type 1 p pr ov ed rd A Ame rican Nation al St an d Figure 8: Examples of Typical Fall Arrestor Connecting Subsystems (FACSS) ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 Carabiner (CAR) &ALL !RRESTER &! Vertical Lifline (VLL) Snaphook (SH) Carabiner (CAR) ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 &ALL !RRESTER &! Vertical Lifline (VLL) Carabiner (CAR) ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 Snaphook (SH) ,ANYARD , &ALL !RRESTER &! Vertical Lifline (VLL) Snaphook (SH) Carabiner (CAR) ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 Snaphook (SH) %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL %!0 &ALL !RRESTER &! Vertical Lifline (VLL) Snaphook (SH) ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 Snaphook (SH) ,ANYARD , &ALL !RRESTER &! Vertical Lifline (VLL) %NERGY !BSORBER 6ERTICAL ,IFELINE %!6,, Carabiner (CAR) ,ANYARD , Snaphook (SH) ,IFELINE 4ENSIONER ,4 %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL %!0 &ALL !RRESTER &! Vertical Lifline (VLL) Snaphook (SH) ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Drawings © Copyright a AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 79 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components !NCHORAGE CONNECTOR !# ,IFELINE TENSIONER ,4 #ONNECTOR #/. 4HIMBLE 4", &ITTINGS & !NCHORAGE ! !NCHORAGE ! Horizontal Lifeline Subsystem (HLLSS) Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 80 Figure 9: Example of a Typical Horizontal Lifeline Subsystem (Excluded from Standard) (Sec. 1.3.2) ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Snaphook (SH) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Snaphook (SH) Snaphook (SH) Thimble (TBL) Marking (M) Retun Eye Spliced Eye Stitched Eye Swaged Fitting (SF) Synthetic Rope (RS) Strap (STR) Wire Rope (RW) Swaged Fitting (SF) Splice (SPL) Stitch Pattern (SP) Thimble (TBL) Thimble (TBL) Snaphook (SH) Snaphook (SH) Snaphook (SH) Figure 10a: Examples of Typical Lanyards Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 81 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard #ARABINER #!2 ,ANYARD , Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 3NAPHOOK 3( ,ANYARD , 3NAPHOOK 3( ,ANYARD , #ARABINER #!2 %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL %!0 3NAPHOOK 3( Drawings © Copyright #ARABINER #!2 Figure 10b: Examples of Typical Lanyard Connecting Subsystems AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 82 3NAPHOOK 3( %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL %!0 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Anchorage (A) (beam) Anchorage (A) (beam) Anchorage Connector (AC) (choker) Anchorage Connector (AC) Vertical Lifeline (VLL) Lanyard (L) Lanyard Connecting Subsystem (LCSS) Vertical Lifeline Subsystem (VLL) Full Body Harness (FBH) Energy Absorber, Personal (EAP) (excludes FA,CAR, FAA,FBH and AC) Full Body Harness (FBH) Fall Arrester (FA) Carabiner (CAR) Fall Arrester Attachment (FAA) Lifeline Tensioner (LT) Anchorage (A) (roof) Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem (FACSS) Anchorage Connector (AC) (outrigger see Figure 2 f) Anchorage (A) (beam) Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) (Beam Trolley) Vertical Lifeline (VLL) Full Body Harness (FBH) Full Body | Harness (FBH) Fall Arrester Attachment (FAA) Anchorage Connector (AC) Fall Arrester Attachment (FAA) Fall Arrester (FA) Energy Absorber, Personal (EAP) Lanyard (L) Lifeline Tensioner (LT) Figure 11: Examples of Typical Personal Fall Arrest Systems p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 83 84 Figure 12: Examples of Typical Subsystems AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Vertical Lifeline Subsystem (VLLSS) Lifeline Tensioner (LT) Vertical Lifeline (VL) Carabiner Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem (FACSS) Lifeline Tensioner (LT) Fall Arrester (FA) Lanyard Connecting Subsystem (LCSS) Vertical Lifeline (VLL) Carabiner (CAR) Energy Absorber Personal Vertical Lifeline (EAVLL) Carabiner (CAR) ,ANYARD CONNECTING 3UBSYSTEM ,#33 #ARABINER #!2 %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL %!0 #ARABINER #!2 ,ANYARD , #ARABINER #!2 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d rd A a ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components &ALL ARRESTER Fall Arrester (FA)) ,ANYARD , 0ERSONAL ENERGY ABSORBER Energy Absorber, Personal (EAP) ,ANYARD Lanyard (L) &ALL ARRESTER WITH )NTEGRAL ,ANYARD Fall Arrester (FA) with Lanyard (L) and AND 0ERSONAL ENERGY ABSORBER Energy Absorber, Personal (EAP) %NERGY !BSORBER 0ERSONAL %!0 ,ANYARD CONNECTING 3UBSYSTEM ,#33 WITH INTEGRAL LANYARD AND ENERGY ABSORBER Figure 13: Examples of Typical Hybrid Components (HC)/Integral Subsystems (ISS) Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 85 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Strand Yarn Fiber Core Strand Wire Figure 14a: Synthetic Rope Composition (Three-strand Laid Rope) Figure 14e: Wire Rope Composition Figure 14b: Solid Braid Rope Figure 14c: Dynamic Kernmantle Rope Figure 14d: Static Kernmantle Rope Figure 14f: Wire Rope Figure 14g: Brazing of Wire Rope Ends Braze Figure 14h: Various Wire Rope Cross Sections Figure 14: Examples of Some Typical Synthetic Rope and Wire Rope Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 86 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components #ARABINER #!2 3ELF 2ETRACTING ,ANYARD 32, )NTEGRAL ,ANYARD , 3ELF 2ETRACTING ,ANYARD 32, %XTERNAL %NERGY !BSORBER %! OPTIONAL #ARABINER #!2 3ELF 2ETRACTING ,ANYARD #ONNECTING 3UBSYSTEM 32,#33 Figure 15: Examples of Self-Retracting Lanyard and Self-Retracting Lanyard Connecting Subsystem Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 87 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components D-ring (DR) Buckles (BU) Webbing (W) Stitch Pattern (SP) of Threads (TH) Figure 16: Examples of Typical Thread (TH) and Stitch Pattern (SP) in Webbing (W) Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 88 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components v MM v /$ MM #ENTER OF GRAVITY Figure 17: Example of Typical Test Weight Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 89 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 6ERTICAL #ENTER ,INE 245 540 Ø152 12 Z4 50 50 7 A © B 35º V1 C 860+15 mm D E-1 E F 49 G Typ #ENTER OF 'RAVITY H 2 80 23 45 I 66 J 326 K 3 L M N 95 5 5 5 6 © Ø152 400 262 8 Shapes are approximate Materials: Sections 1-,2- and 3- hard wood Sections 4-,5- and 6- lead Sections 7-, and 8- steel Note: All dimensions are in millimeters. Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. an d a rd 90 Figure 18: Example of Typical Test Torso ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 0º 15º 30º 45º 60º 75º 90º 105º 120º Front 180º 165º 150º 135º Note: All dimensions given are in millimeters Figure 19: Polar Coordinates of Horizontal Half-Sections of Test Torso p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 91 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components $EGREE -AXIMUM 4ORSO #ENTER OF 'RAVITY 6ERTICAL #ENTERLINE OF 4ORSO Note: Information on the source of supply of the torso may be obtained from the Canadian Standards Association (see reference 8.9), and the secretariat of this standard. Figure 20: Angle at Rest Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 92 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard 'ATE #ARABINER "ODY Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components ,OCK (INGE 4EST &IXTURE 0INS 4EST ,OAD 4EST ,OAD 4EST FIXTURE PIN (INGE 4EST ,OAD 4EST ,OAD 3NAPHOOK "ODY 'ATE ,OCK 4EST FIXTURE PIN Figure 21: Examples of Typical Tensile Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 93 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components v 4EST ,OAD ,OCK v v (INGE 2IGID BAR 'ATE FACE .OSE 2IGID BAR STEEL 3NAPHOOK BODY v #LAMPING &IXTURE "LOCK 4EST "ED Figure 22: Example of Typical Gate Face Load Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner 3NAPHOOK BODY 'ATE 4EST LOAD -IDPOINT BETWEEN (INGE NOSE AND HINGE .OSE 3UPPORT "LOCK 3UPPORT "LOCK v 'ATE HEIGHT 4EST "ED Figure 23: Example of Typical Gate Side Load Testing of Snaphook and Carabiner Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 94 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Test Load Test Fixture Pins O- Ring Test Load Test Load Test Fixture Pins Oval Ring Test Load Test Load D-Ring Test Fixture Pins Test Load Figure 24: Tensile Testing of a Typical D-Ring, O-Ring and Oval Ring Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 95 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components Test Load Test Fixture Pins Buckle, Tongue Test Load Test Load Test Fixture Pins Buckle, Friction Test Load Figure 25: Tensile Testing of Typical Buckles Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 96 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components "%&/2% $2/0 !&4%2 $2/0 !NCHORAGE ) "EAM !NCHORAGE ) "EAM (OIST (OIST ,OAD #ELL ,OAD #ELL 1UICK 2ELEASE -ECHANISM 1UICK 2ELEASE -ECHANISM v MM %NERGY !BSORBER IF USED 4EST 7EIGHT # &ALL !RRESTER 5NLOCKED #ONNECTING 3UBSYSTEM OR 4EST ,ANYARD ! 6ERTICAL ,IFELINE OR 6ERTICAL ,IFLINE 3UBSYSTEM 6ERTICAL ,IFELINE OR 6ERTICAL ,IFLINE 3UBSYSTEM &ALL !RRESTER ,OCKED #ONNECTING 3UBSYSTEM OR 4EST ,ANYARD " !MOUNT GREATER THAN ORIGINAL #ONNECTING 3UBSYSTEM LENGTH #OUNTERWEIGHT IF REQUIRED LBS KG #OUNTERWEIGHT IF REQUIRED LBS KG 4EST 7EIGHT !RREST $ISTANCE ! " # AS APPLICABLE v MAX MM Figure 26: Test Setup for Dynamic Testing of Fall Arrester or Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 97 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components !NCHORAGE ) "EAM !NCHORAGE ) "EAM MM 9 #LAMP 4ENSION 4EST 'AGE -EASURE 4ENSION ON %XTRACTED 32, LINE -EASURE %XTENSION ,ENGTH 9 WITH ,INE 2ETRACTED Figure 27: Test Setup for Retraction Tension Testing of a Typical SRL Line Drawings © Copyright A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 98 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components 4EST ,OAD 2AM !NCHORING 32, ,INE TO 2AM 3HORTENED 32, ,INE 4ENSILE 4EST %QUIPMENT 32, !NCHORING OF 32, TO "ED "ED Figure 28: Test Setup for Static Strength Testing of a Typical SRL Line Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. 99 ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components !NCHORAGE ) "EAM #ONNECTOR (OIST 4EST )NSTRUMENTATION TRANSDUCER 3ELF 2ETRACTING ,ANYARD 32, 4EST 3PECIMEN (OIST ,INE v 1UICK 2ELEASE -ECHANISM 4EST 7EIGHT 4EST 7EIGHT v Drawings © Copyright AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS A p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. Copying and networking prohibited. St an d a rd 100 Figure 29a: Test Setup for Dynamic Perfomance Testing of a Typical SRL ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components !NCHORAGE ) "EAM #ONNECTOR (OIST 4EST )NSTRUMENTATION TRANSDUCER 3ELF 2ETRACTING ,ANYARD 32, 4EST 3PECIMEN (OIST ,INE 1UICK 2ELEASE -ECHANISM #LAMP TO )NHIBIT 2ETRACTION 4EST 7EIGHT 4EST 7EIGHT Figure 29b: Test Setup for Dynamic Testing of a Typical SRL Drawings © Copyright p pr ov ed Ame rican Nation al St an d a rd A AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS Licensed to Lorena Rodriguez. ANSI order X_449071. Downloaded 8/22/2016 10:08 AM. Single user license only. 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