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ANSI-What is it, Why is it important?New ANSI StandardsNew ANSI Standards

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ANSI Fall Protection Standards

What is ANSI? •American National Standards Institute•Voluntary Consensus Standards•ANSI Standards Developed by several people including:ANSI Standards Developed by several people, including:

•End Users•Associations•Government Officials•Government Officials•Insurance Industry•Manufacturers of Fall Protection Equipment

•The Primary ANSI Fall Protection Standard is the ANSI Z359 Fall•The Primary ANSI Fall Protection Standard is the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code

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ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code •System and component standards

–Z359.3: Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems–Z359.4: Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems–Z359.6: Design of Active Fall Protection Systems–Z359.8: Rope Access Systems–Z359.9: Descent Control Devices–Z359.11: Full Body Harness–Z359.12: Connecting Components–Z359.13: Energy Absorbers and Lanyards–Z359.14: Self-Retracting Devices–Z359.15: Vertical Lifelines and Fall Arresters–Z359.16: Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems–Z359.17: Horizontal Lifelines–Z359 18: Anchorage ConnectorsZ359.18: Anchorage Connectors

•Umbrella and reference standards–Z359.0: Definitions–Z359.1: Personal Fall Arrest Systems (reference)–Z359.2: Managed Fall Protection Program

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–Z359.7: Qualification and Verification Testing

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ANSI-Why is it Important?

•Up-to-date fall protection standards•OSHA is out of date, 1995 vintage, 1970 vintageOSHA is out of date, 1995 vintage, 1970 vintage

•Comprehensive. Detailed •OSHA is the minimum•OSHA is the minimum. •ANSI covers design, performance, labeling, markings, etc.

•Requires testing and verification at Accredited Lab•Requires testing and verification at Accredited Lab•ANSI Z359.7 •OSHA – does not approve products.

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•Liability!

New ANSI Fall Protection Standards

ANSI Z359.14 Self Retracting Devices Effective August 20, 2012

SUMMARY •New terms

•SRD, SRL-R, SRL-LESRD, SRL R, SRL LE •New classifications

•Class A, Class B•New requirements•New requirements

•Visual Indicator required, new test weight - 282 lbs. for SRL performance test•Leading edge classification and testing

S ifi t t it i•Specific test criteria, •Average arresting force

•Measured during testing, labeled on product

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•New inspection requirements •Factory authorized inspections, more frequent competent person inspections


ANSI Z359.14 Details

New terms•SRD = Self Retracting Devices includes SRL’s SRL-R’s and SRL-LE’sSRD = Self Retracting Devices, includes SRL s, SRL R s and SRL LE s•SRL= Self Retracting Lanyard (or Self Retracting Lifeline)•SRL-R= SRL with integral rescue capabilities

E l f d l S l d Bl k ith t i l i h•Examples of models: Sealed Bloks with retrieval winch•SRL-LE= SRL with leading edge capability

•Examples of models: Ultra-Lok 3504500 and 3504600

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New classifications•SRD’s with dynamic performance as follows:SRD s with dynamic performance as follows:

•Class A= maximum arrest distance of 24 inches. Average arresting force not to exceed 1350 lbs. •Class B=maximum arrest distance of 54 inches. Average arresting force notClass B maximum arrest distance of 54 inches. Average arresting force not to exceed 900 lbs.

•Example: Ultra-Lok web and cable models, Sealed Bloks, Talons,

•User instructions and markings on product will identify which classg p y

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New requirements •Visual impact indicatorVisual impact indicator

•Now required for all ANSI Z359.14 compliant SRD’s. Indicator shall be readily visible.

•New test weightNew test weight •Test weight for dynamic performance test is now 282 lbs. The old test weight was 220 lbs. •282 lb. test weight represents a 310 lbs. person282 lb. test weight represents a 310 lbs. person•282 lbs. represents a conversion ratio of human weight to test weight of 1.1:1(220 lbs. represented a conversion of 1.4:1)

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Leading edge classification and testing•Test set upTest set up

•Markings on products include minimum set backdi t d i d l h f lli ddistance and required clearance when falling over edge

•Compliant models: Leading edge Ultra-Lok models 3504500 and 3504600 (contain larger diameter cable and external energy absorber)

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Average arresting force

•What is this? Average of every data point over 500 lbs. •Why is it important? Average arresting force more closely represents what the attached user and the anchorage point are subjected towhat the attached user and the anchorage point are subjected to. Compare this is maximum arresting force which includes one time spikes or peaks in the force measurement.•How do you know what average arresting force is for a particular•How do you know what average arresting force is for a particular product?

•Labeling on product •User instruction manual

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•User instruction manual


Average arresting force- data points over 500 lbs.

Peak Force

Average Force

500 lbs. threshold

>500 lbs. time frame

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New inspection requirements•Before use inspection – same as beforeBefore use inspection same as before •Competent person inspections

•Frequency based on type of use and conditions of use. •Ranges from quarterly to annually•Ranges from quarterly to annually.•In the past, the competent person inspections were done annually

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New inspection requirements •Factory authorized inspectionsFactory authorized inspections

•An in depth internal inspection by a factory authorized inspection entity•This is in addition to the competent person inspection• Requires specialized training by the factory• Requires specialized training by the factory•Frequency is based on type of use and conditions of use. Ranges from annually to every 5 years. •In the past, CSG policy was to inspect device at least annually by competentIn the past, CSG policy was to inspect device at least annually by competent person. If device passed inspection, no factory inspection/ recertification was required. •To comply with ANSI Z359.14, SRD’s must have factory authorized

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inspection performed!


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ANSI Z359.7 Qualification and Verification Testing Effective October 3, 2011

SUMMARY (one year to comply)

• Requirements of ANSI Z359.7 must be met before any product can be marked as “ANSI Compliant”. Plus applicable Z359 standard for that itemp pp•Test laboratory must be in compliance with ISO 17025•Complete standard must be complied with- not just selected sections•Three ways that fall protection products can be tested to meet•Three ways that fall protection products can be tested to meet requirements•Certification available on-lineD t il d f f li t t d d ill b il bl t•Detailed proof of compliance to standards will be available upon request

•Verification testing every 5 years if mfg. has registered Quality program

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ANSI Z359.7 Details

• Product must comply with Z359.7 and applicable Z359 product standard •Example = SRL’s must meet Z359.7 and Z359.14Example SRL s must meet Z359.7 and Z359.14•Example= Harnesses must meet Z359.7 and Z359.1

•Note- Product must be marked with compliance to applicable ANSI product standard – ANSI Z359.14, or ANSI Z359.1 for example. N t CSG h d t i d th t CSG d t ill l b k d ith th f ll i “ISONote- CSG has determined that CSG product will also be marked with the following - “ISO 17025 accredited verification to ANSI Z359.7”

•Product must comply with complete standard•Cannot pick and choose which portions to comply withCannot pick and choose which portions to comply with

•Must comply with everything- performance, design, markings, inspections, instructions, use, maintenance, etc.

•Product must comply with most current edition of the standard

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•Example= Cannot indicate compliance to ANSI Z359.1-1992 version if we made lanyard with non-3600 lb. gated hooks.


ANSI Z359.7 Details

•Test lab must be in compliance with ISO 17025- General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratoriesp g

•Audited annually •Accredited by outside agency•The structure and all measuring equipment must be in compliance andThe structure and all measuring equipment must be in compliance and calibrated annually

•Test stand must meet stiffness and frequency requirements•Test instruments must have correct level of sensitivity

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ANSI Z359.7 Details

•Qualification and verification testing must be done by one of the followingg

•Third Party organization with compliant lab•At manufacturers accredited lab if witnessed by representative of accredited independent lab•At manufacturers accredited lab and signed off and stamped by a professional engineer and qualified person.

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ANSI Z359.7 Details

•Certification from Capital Safety is available on line. •Example : See next slideExample : See next slide

•Upon request, we will provide proof of compliance

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