May 2016 Safety Equipment for the Professional Wireless/Telecom Worker VOL. 2

Buckingham Manufacturing Company has proudly served industries with workers who climb wood poles, trees, towers and structures that support electricity and telecommunications equipment for well over 115 years. Whether for work above or below ground in these industries, we produce

safety equipment and specialty tools for work positioning, retrieval, fall restraint, fall restriction, fall arrest and suspension work applications. Most people do not think about the importance of work performed by linemen & Arborists every day until the power goes out, the telephone/computer stops working

or a tree falls on a house or power line. Our customers maintain and restore services in all types of weather. This catalog is a tribute to these highly trained workers performing dangerous jobs with little recognition!

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)• Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce• International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)• International Society of Arborculture (ISA)• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)• National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)• Northeast Public Power Association• Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)• United Way• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Knowing the dangers of these industries, we make our products Buck Tough. They are designed for rough use and no product is made without thorough testing and inspection. This includes the raw materials, inprocess manufacturing and the finished product.

When multiple standards can be applied to a product, Buckingham uses the toughest standard for compliance. And to make sure we are up to date on standards we are members of ANSI, ASTM and CSA. Buckingham is committed to develop new products for our customers that are top quality and safe. We will continue to listen to our customers to improve existing products and develop new. Our products will be produced with the utmost attention to quality and safety providing our customers assurance of being Buck Tough and Buck Tested.

BUCK TOUGH

BUCK TESTED

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We guarantee the equipment we manufacture to be free from defects in material and workmanship. We will repair or replace any equipment defective which is returned to us. This express guarantee supersedes all other expressed or implied guarantees, obligations or liabilities.

The Essence of the Aforementioned Statement is that Buckingham Mfg. Will:• Accept new product returns up to one year after shipment if found defective• Accept new and in resalable condition product up to one year from the date of purchase unless a specially designed product and designated

with a “Q” In the product number• Upon its inspection and discretion, repair or replace defective equipment returned and deemed to be defective. If the defect is found to be

a fault of the manufacturing process or materials used in the products manufacture, it will be reworked or replaced at no cost. If the defect is found to be a result or improper use, care storage, etc. and is repairable, it will be reworked at a cost determined and based upon the extent or rework. If the defective equipment is deemed to be un-repairable, it will be returned as received with a memo indicating the product is unsafe for further use and should be replaced. In addition, the defective equipment should be marked to indicate it is unsafe for further use.

OUR GUARANTEE

OSHA:The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has spelled out certain requirements for equipment used in the construction (including power line construction) and telecommunications industries. These standards are under Title 29, CFR Chapter XVII, Parts 1910 and 1926as detailed below.• Part 1910.67 (c) (2) (iii); (c) (2) (v); (c) (2) (x) apply

specifically to extensible and articulation boom platforms — belting requirements.

• Part 1910.268 (g) applies specifically to telecommunications and personal climbing equipment for use in that industry.

• Part 1910.269 (g) applies to electric power generation, transmission and distribution, Personal Protective Equipment.

• Part 1926.104 applies to safety belts, lifelines and lanyards used primarily in the construction industry.

• Part 1926.453 (b) (2) (iii); (b) (2) (v); (b) (2) (x) apply specifically to aerial lift - belting requirements.

• Part 1926.502 fall protection system criteria and practices.

• Part 1926.954 Electric Power Transmission and Distribution - Personal Protective Equipment.

ANSI Z359The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in Z359 establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualification, instruction, training, use, maintenance and removal from service of connectors, full body harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, anchorage connectors, fall arresters, vertical lifelines, and self-retracting lanyards comprising personal fall arrest systems. The ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code currently includes nine standards:• Z359.0-2012 “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for

Fall Protection and Fall Arrest”• Z359.1-2007 “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall

Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components"• Z359.2-2007 “Minimum Requirements for a

Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program"• Z359.3-2007 “Safety Requirements for Positioning

and Travel Restraint Systems”• Z359.4-2013 “Safety Requirements for Assisted-

Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components”

• Z359.6-2009 “Specification and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems”

• Z359.7-2011 "Qualification & Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products"

• Z359.11-2014 "Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses"

• Z359.12-2009 “Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems”

• Z359.13-2013 “Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards”

• Z359.14-2014 "Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest & Rescue Systems"

• Z359.15-2014 "Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems"

CSACSA International is a provider of third party product testing and certification services for compliance to national and international standards. The CSA Certification mark, generally required by the Canadian market, indicates that a product has been evaluated by their process(examination, testing and follow-up inspection) and complies to the requirements of the applicable standard for which the product is labeled.• CSA-Z259.1- 05 (R2015) - Body belts and saddles for

work positioning and travel restraint• CSA-Z259.2.2-2014 - Self retracting devices for

personal fall-arrest system• CSA-Z259.10-12 - Full Body Harness• CSA-Z259.11-05 (R2015) - Energy Absorbers and

Lanyards• CSA-Z259.12-11 - Connecting Components For (PFAS)• CSA-Z259.14-12 - Fall Restrict Equipment For Wood

Pole Climbing.

ANSI A10.32• A10.32-2012 "Personal Fall Protection Used in

Construction & Demolition Operations"

ANSI Z133• Z133-2012 "Safety Requirements for Arboricultural

Operations"

ASTM F887The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has revised the Edison Electrical Institute (EEI) “Specifications for Linemen’s Climbing Equipment” AP-2 1973. The new standard is ASTM F887-13, “Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment.”

SAFETY STANDARDS FOR UTILITY

Buckingham Manufacturing Company has proudly served industries with workers who climb wood poles, trees, towers and structures that support electricity and telecommunications equipment for well over 120 years. Whether for work above or below ground in these industries, we produce safety equipment and specialty tools for work positioning, retrieval, fall restraint, fall restriction, fall arrest and suspension work applications.

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6 HARNESSES

10 POSITIONING STRAPS

12 ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARDS

16 STEP BOLTS / FLANGES

18 VERTICAL LIFELINES / RESCUE

22 CANVAS

20 POUCHES & HOLSTERS

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CONTENTS

01HARNESSES

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Weighing in at approximately 8lbs and loaded with features, The BuckTech™ Tower Harness is taking tower safety to the next level.

The BuckTech™ Tower Harness features a low profile sternal dee ring for use with mobile fall arrestorsand rope grabs. The chest strap adjustment buckles allow user to properly position sternal dee ring and prevent it from sliding up during a fall. Aluminum dee rings reduce overall weight, and the add-on bridge with a sliding aluminum dee ring can be quickly attached for suspension eliminating the need for aspreader snap. The front and rear vertical adjustments allows for proper positioning of rear dorsal dee ring. Quick connect chest and leg strap buckles. Removable belt strap allows for adding of tool/equipment bags.

The BuckTech™ Tower Harness also features a fully adjustable, removable, padded batten seat. The breakaway loops at waist for storage of dual lanyard hooks when not in use. Storage for gear and tools is also located on the rear gear loops. The shoulders are padded, and Lumbar support is provided for superior comfort.

BUCKTECH™ TOWER HARNESS

BUCKTECH™ TOWER HARNESS FEATURES

BuckTech™

Tower Harness

68K966

The Summit™ Tower Harness is an ‘H’ style full body harness with a built in body belt that features a Dri-lex shell that fits like a vest and wicks moisture away from the user. Dri-lex shoulder and leg pads to add overall comfort. Patented split tongue quick connect buckles on the chest and leg straps. Steel dee dorsal attachment and spring loaded friction buckles used for height adjustment. Frontal chest dee ring adjusts up and down independently of the shoulder straps. Made from nylon webbing with silver upper and black lower sections.

SUMMIT™ TOWER HARNESS

Summit™

Tower Harness

61995

HARNESSES

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The S1 Safety Harness was designed by the experts at Safety One Training to meet the needs of Rope Access Technicians and tower workers. This lightweight harness has articulating points at the sternal connection and at the legs to allow more freedom of movement while working. The umbilical connection point consists of two 5,000lbs min rated web loops that can be used in tandem or individually to provide multiple connection options. Attached to the umbilical loops is a 5,000lbs rated aluminum ring for attachment of the optional S1 formed batten work seat. This ring can also be used to attach your descender or other devices. Also featured are two rescue loops that are built into the shoulder straps that work great for confined space rescue. The waist strap is partially removable to allow the user to add on gear and equipment/bags.

Designed in conjunction with the S1 harness by the experts at Safety One Training, the Batten Work Seat features straps that connect the seat to the harness and uses 5,000lbs rated webbing and connection hardware to provide the strongest seat on the market. The two rated work positioning D-rings allow the user to position themselves comfortably. The rated D-ring on the bottom allows the seat to be flipped over and used as a spreader for confined space rescue/retrieval.

S1 SAFETY HARNESS

S1 BATTEN WORK SEAT

S1 Safety Harness

66772

Batten Work Seat

1367

02POSITIONINGSTRAPS

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Rebar Assembly

7VV7A13B+4

SuperStrap™

33809E

Aluminum

BuckAdjuster™

9A4+R-8

SuperStrap™

4812W2Y-6

Lightweight Positioning Lanyard

9A4+RQ1-6

Features auto locking steel snap hooks and a steel 2 1/2" gate opening rebar hook. 1" widepolyester webbing is encased inside a nylon tube to protect it against excessive wear andabrasion. 3' overall length. Meets applicable ANSI and OSHA standards.

The SuperStrap™ is made from 6-ply neoprene nylon with red warning core. The patent pending WebGrab™ is always located at the hip. The strap is ideal for use on monopoles. 8' overall length; longer lengths also available. Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM & OSHA standards.

Features an aluminum snap hook and carabiner that meet the ANSI requirements for 3600 lb gates. At 2.2 lbs, it comes in 27% lighter than equivalent lanyards with steel hardware. Stitched eye allows the user to stow excess tail.

This BuckAdjuster™ also has a fabric wear guard to protect the rope from excessive wear. Red wearing center alerts user of excessive wear. Overall length is 8'. 6' and 7' lengths available. Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM and OSHA standards. Ideal for use on towers or other steel structures.

Provides the benefits of web combined with the easy adjustment of rope. The patent pending WebGrab™ allows easy adjustment. Includes a red warning center to alert user of excessive wear. 6' overall length; available in 7' and 8'. Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM & OSHAstandards.

Features a double locking aluminum snap hook and triple action carabiner. A flexible wear guard allows the user to wrap around a steel member or ladder. Twisted eye cam orients BuckGrab™ on Dee ring, which allows quick and easy one handed adjustment. 6' overall length. Meets applicable exceeds ANSI , ASTM and OSHA requirements.

03ENERGY ABSORBINGLANYARDS

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The Versa-Yard™ is a versatile lanyard that features all aluminum alloy hardware, reducing the weight to only 2.4 lbs. Elastic core reduces the length of each leg when not in use to reduce tripping hazards, and has rescue loops for quick, easy and safe rescue. Features a 12' fall (Force Factor II) energy absorbing pack, which keeps the impact force to the allowable parameters when anchored at foot level (a must for linemen working on towers). Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM and OSHA requirements.

The Buck Versa-Yard™ triple action, auto locking captive eye carabiners can be connected to the following. ANSI 3600lb gate rated connectors.

The Buck Versa-Yard™ can also be attached directly to an anchor sling for steel larger than 4".

BUCK VERSA-YARD™

Buck Versa-Yard™

Shock Absorbing

Lanyard

5U6715RDUS1X12

CONNECTORS

Alumium Pelican Snaps

1720

Fits up to 2.5" angle iron.

Big BuckSnap™

30342

Fits up to 4" angle iron.

Aluminum Alloy Step Bolt Snap

1719

For attachment directly to step bolts.

The Buck Step Climb™ provides a safe, easy way to ascend and descend a tower using existing step bolts. Its ergonomically designed aluminum step snaps attach to either 5/8" or 3/4" diameter step bolts. This energy absorbing lanyard weighs only 3lbs; 5' overall length. Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM and OSHA requirements.

The Buck Step Climb™ Triple Action carabiners can be connected to the following hooks ANSI 3600lb gate rated connectors.

THE BUCK STEP CLIMB™

CONNECTORS

The Buck Step Climb™

Shock Absorbing Lanyard

5+R6715RD3S1

Aluminum Pelican Hooks

1720

Aluminum Scaffolding Hooks

5005L5

Big BuckSnap™

30342

Fits up to 4" angle iron.

The Buck Step Climb™ can also be attached directly to an anchor sling for steel larger than 4".

LANYARDS

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Lightweight “Y” Lanyard

5+R6716RD1S1

“V” Style Energy

Absorbing Lanyard

8V6716D+4S1X12

Aluminum hardware; weighs only 5lbs. Aluminum pelican hooks have a 2 1/2" gate opening and can be attached to steel lattice. Elastic core reduces the length of each leg a full 18" when fully relaxed reducing trip hazards and tangling. Rescue loops aid in rescue. Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM and OSHA requirements.

Features an elastic core, minimizing length while relaxed. Double locking pelican hooks have a 2 1/2" gate opening. 6' overall length. Features two 12' fall (force factor II) energy absorbing legs. Meets applicable ANSI, ASTM and OSHA requirements.

LIGHTWEIGHT ENERGY ABSORBING “Y” LANYARD

PERSONAL FALL LIMITERS/RETRACTABLE LANYARS

“V” STYLE ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD

Tie Back BuckLimiter™

6008Q7

Allows the user to ‘tie back’ directly to steel lacing eliminating the need for an anchor sling. Super fabric wear guard protects web from sharp edges. Weighs 3lbs 2 oz.7' overall length. Meets applicable ANSI and OSHA requirements.

BuckLimiter™

6008-74AA

Lightweight PFL features triple action aluminum carabiners and a swivelattachment point to eliminate tangling. Weighs 2lbs. 5 oz. 7' overall lengthMeets applicable ANSI and OSHA requirements.

Retractable Lanyard

6007-164AA

This lightweight retractable lanyardfeatures 16' of webbing and two aluminum triple action carabiners. A rugged polymerhousing helps reduce weight. Weighs 3lbs 10oz. Meets applicable ANSI and OSHA requirements.

04STEP BOLTS

/FLANGES

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Buckingham offers a wide variety of step bolts and flanges designed to replace/retrofit an existing step bolt with a 5000lb rated anchor point. The step bolt's overall length is 8 1/2", tread length is 5", and the thread length is 2 3/8".

STEP BOLTS WITH ANCHOR

FLANGES

Step Bolt with Anchor

3058 & 3075

3058 - 5/8" diameter thread.3075 - 3/4" diameter thread.

FLANGE MODEL STEP BOLT SIZE

30R-F1 5/8"

30R-F2 7/8"

30R-F3 3/4"

30R-F4 1"

05VERTICAL LIFELINES

/RESCUE

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The BuckSorber™ packs major energy absorbing power in a small, lightweight, flexible pack making it comfortable to use. It is compatible with Mobile Fall Arrest devices (toothed locking wheel design) and is designed to keep the peak impact forces low to prevent tearing of the lifeline jacket. When tested with a Mobile Fall Arrest device, peak impact force on the BuckSorber 1™ is below 1,450lbs. (average force below 900lbs.) with a factor 2 fall (4' max free fall). Peak impact force on the BuckSorber 2™ is below 1,350lbs. (average force below 900lbs.) with a factor 2 fall (3' max free fall). Both units meet or exceeds all applicable requirements in ANSI Z359.13, ASTM F887 and OSHA 1926.502 and 1926.954.

Includes:• 7/16" diameter x 300' lifeline• 1 - 6' Anchor Sling• 6 - 24" Endless Loop Lifeline Redirect Slings• 6 - Double Action Carabiners• 2 - Mobile Fall Arrestors• 1 - Triple Action Carabiner• 1 - Storage Bag

Arc Flash tested to 40 cal/cm², manufactured with Kevlar Webbing. Cover can be opened for easy inspection. Specially designed eyes on the BuckSorber™ keeps the carabiner properly oriented to prevent cross loading the gate. 350lb. user weight (when fully equipped) versus other units on the market that are only rated to 310lbs. The BuckSorber 2™ has a user weight rating of 350lbs. for a single user, or 620lbs. for two person (rescue) use.

BUCKSORBER™

TEMPORARY VERTICAL LIFELINE KIT

BUCKSORBER™ FEATURES

BuckSorber 1™

400000

13' Overall Length

BuckSorber 2™

400000X12

10' Overall Length

Temporary Vertical

Lifeline Kit

109-300

Fits 1/2" & 7/16" Kernmantle rope. High quality aluminum alloy. Rolling cam for smoother movement. Device moves freely up and down rope until a fall occurs. Steel ANSI rated triple action carabiner.

Steel rope grab designed for 5/8" diameter rope allows user to climb and descend freely while being fall protected. Built in shock pack keeps arresting force below 900 lbs. 3' overall length. Parking brake prevents unit from sliding down rope while working. Meets applicable ANSI & OSHA requirements.

MOBILE FALL ARRESTOR

ROPE GRAB W/BUILT IN ENERGY ABSORBER

Mobile Fall Arrestor

5004L3

5V+5113H1S1

ANCHOR SLINGS

Tie Back Anchor Sling

3902S-4

Allows the user to attach to anchor without removing energy absorbing lanyard or lifeline using a 5000lb rated gate/flat billed locking snap. 4' in length. Also available in 3' (3902S-3), 5' (3902S-5) and 6' (3902S-6) lengths. Meets applicable ANSI & OSHA requirements.

Lightweight Anchor Sling

3904-4

This new lightweight anchor sling features edge protection to protect load bearing web from being damaged by sharp edges. 4' overall length. Also available in 3' (3904-3), 5' (3904-5) and 6' (3904-6). Meets applicable ANSI & OSHA requirements.

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This versatile high angle rescue kit contains all components necessary to safely perform ground and structure based rescues as well as self rescue. This kit is easily adaptable for the different rescue situations and techniques needed while working on towers or other structures.

Tower Rescue Kit

108-500

TOWER RESCUE KIT

Includes:

• 500' of 7/16" abrasion resistant static rope with stitched eyes and web wear guard (other lengths available upon request) with two swivel carabiners attached

• Tie Back Anchor Sling (3902S-4)• Man rated Pulleys (5007B1 & RP110)• 3 ANSI rated steel carabineers (5005T) One

36" & one 24" Endless Loop Slings (3905E-36 & 3905E-24)

• Prusik loop with an aluminum ring (P9J8V-+M-34)

• Versatile rope descender for self rescue or assisted rescue with an anti-panic feature for belaying, a reversible haul system, and short ascents (50043S)

• Storage bag marked “RESCUE ONLY” for easy identification (4569PQ6-200)

BuckStep™ System

105RS

Alleviates the effects of orthostatic intolerance (suspension trauma). The BuckStep™ allows a victim to immediately deploy a body support system that allows for improved blood circulation and the ability to move and flex muscles until rescue. Compact, easy to mount, and attaches to any brand full body harness. Fully adjustable.

Dual Rescue Strap

7003S

Enables the user to safely rescue a co-worker from an elevated position using the108 rescue system shown above. The newly redesigned strap only requires two carabiners and keeps the descent device closer to the user for better control.

Tower Rescue Blocks

3816L

This lightweight tower rescue system features a 3/8" line and a progress capture prusik that automatically locks when the line is released. The 4:1 mechanical advantage allows a victim to be easily raised or lowered in the event of an injury. System includes an anchor sling and micro grab that can be attached to a lifeline. 10' lifting height. Weighs 3.75lbs.

06CANVAS

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Leather Bull Pin/Spud Wrench Holder

52871

Nut/Bolt Bag

45771S9-16

Leather Bull Pin/Spud Wrench Holder

5186

Nut & Bolt Bag

4577

Belt Mounted Tool Bag

45775

Equipment Bag

45703C4S9

Measures 8 1/2" H x 7" W. Manufactured from heavy duty side leather.

Heavy duty belt mounted canvas tool bag. Measures 16" H x 10" W x 4" D. Strap/dee attachment connects to any style belt.

Leather lacing allows the user to adjust for different sized bull pins or spud wrenches as well as the desired position. Measures 2" x 9".

Measures 10" H x 10 1/2" W x 3" D. Nylon reinforced top keeps opening of bag rigid.

Measures 14" H x 9" W x 5" D. Constructed from heavy duty canvas with steel rivets points. The inside pocket with two fasteners keeps parts securely stowed. Features 8 inside tool loops and 2 outside tool/bull pin holders. Tunnel piece accepts up to a 3" belt strap. Reinforced tool lip.

Equipment storage bag with a drawstring topspecially to keep miscellaneous parts securely stowed while working aloft. Strap/dee attachment connects to any style belt. Measures 10" H x 9" W x 3" D.

• Constructed from vinyl coated nylon keeping the contents dry• Moulded rubber bottom with a 2" lip prevents water from seeping in• Two large outside pockets with padded shoulder strap• Measures 19" H x 11" W x 24" L

BELT MOUNTED TOOL BAG

HEAVY DUTY GEAR BAG

Heavy Duty Gear Bag

41333B3R5S

Measures 13" dia. x 27" High. Ergonomic back pad is easily removed for travel or storage. Constructed to handle the most abusive environments. Stores 300' of 1/2" rope.

Gear Bucket Haul Bag

4370B14

CANVAS

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• Allows the user to transport bulbs aloft.• Four individual compartments insure glass bulbs will not come in contact with each other.• A snap allows the bag to be attached to a harness• A 1/8" steel ring on the bottom allows multiple bags to be attached together• A hook and loop closure keeps bulbs securely stowed• Measures 14” H x 8” D x 8” W• Individual pockets measuring 14” H x 4” D x 4” W

• Measures 22" H X 15"W at bottom and tapers to 18" W at the top for a large opening.• 8"x15" hard plastic bottom.• Front pocket measures 12" x 12" with a 4" gusset.• Side pockets measure 10"H x 6"W with 3" gusset.• All pockets have hook and loop closures.• Features padded shoulder straps with adjustable chest strap.• Zipper with a rain flap to keep water out of bag.• Carry handles at top of bag.

Tower Beacon Carry Bag

526

The BuckPack™ Equipment

Back Pack

4470B3

TOWER BEACON CARRY BAG

THE BUCKPACK™ EQUIPMENT BACK PACK

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