New ANSI Fall Protection Standards

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1 ANSI Z359.7 and ANSI Z Rick Maurice Craig Firl June 17, 2016

A, Class B New requirements Visual Indicator required, new test weight - 282 lbs.

2 ANSI Z Self Retracting Devices Effective August 20, 2012 SUMMARY New terms SRD, SRL-R, SRL-LE New classifications Class A, Class B New requirements Visual Indicator required, new test weight lbs. for SRL performance test Leading edge classification and testing Specific test criteria, Average arresting force Measured during testing, labeled on product New inspection requirements Factory authorized inspections, more frequent competent person inspections 2

Lanyard (or Self Retracting Lifeline) SRL-R= SRL with integral rescue capabilities Examples of models: Sealed

3 ANSI Z Details New terms SRD = 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 Examples of models: Sealed Bloks with retrieval winch SRL-LE= SRL with leading edge capability Examples of models: Ultra-Lok and Note- ANSI Z does not address SRL s with RSQ feature, tie-back SRL s or twin type SRL s 3

4 ANSI Z Details New classifications SRD s with dynamic performance as follows: Class A= maximum arrest distance of 24 inches. Average arresting force not to exceed 1350 lbs. Example : Nano series Class 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 class Importance of classifications Help select appropriate SRD for the application. Clearance concerns and anchorage point strengths are important issues to address. 4

weight for dynamic performance test is now 282 lbs.

5 ANSI Z Details New requirements Visual impact indicator Now required for all ANSI Z compliant SRD s. Indicator shall be readily visible. ALL DBI-SALA and Protecta SRD s have visual indicator New 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. 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) 5

products include minimum set back distance and required clearance when falling

6 ANSI Z Details Leading edge classification and testing Test set up Markings on products include minimum set back distance and required clearance when falling over edge Compliant models: Leading edge Ultra-Lok models and (contain larger diameter cable and external energy absorber) Drop test video 6

Leading edge video i) Learning objective 30 June

10 ANSI Z Details 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 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 product? Labeling on product User instruction manual 10

11 Average arresting force- data points over 500 lbs. Peak Force Average Force 500 lbs. threshold >500 lbs. time frame 11

12 ANSI Z Details New inspection requirements Before use inspection same as before Competent person inspections Frequency based on type of use and conditions of use. Ranges from quarterly to annually. In the past, the competent person inspections were done annually 12

depth internal inspection by a factory authorized inspection entity This is

training by the factory Frequency is based on type of use and conditions of

In the past, CSG policy was to inspect device at least annually by

13 ANSI Z Details New inspection requirements Factory 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 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 competent person. If device passed inspection, no factory inspection/ recertification was required. To comply with ANSI Z359.14, SRD s must have factory authorized inspection performed! 13

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(one year to comply) Requirements of 7 must be met before any product can be

Plus applicable Z359 standard for that item Test laboratory must be in

selected sections Three ways that fall protection products can be tested to

15 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 item Test laboratory must be in compliance with ISO Complete standard must be complied with- not just selected sections Three ways that fall protection products can be tested to meet requirements Certification will be available on-line Detailed proof of compliance to standards will be available upon request Verification testing every 5 years if mfg. has registered Quality program 15

16 ANSI Z359.7 Details Product must comply with Z359.7 and applicable Z359 product standard Example = SRL s must meet Z359.7 and Z 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. Note- CSG has determined that CSG product will also be marked with the following - ISO accredited verification to ANSI Z359.7 Product must comply with complete standard Cannot 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 Example= Cannot indicate compliance to ANSI Z version if we made lanyard with non-3600 lb. gated hooks. 16

Testing and Calibration Laboratories Audited annually Accredited by outside agency The structure

17 ANSI Z359.7 Details Test lab must be in compliance with ISO General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories Audited annually Accredited by outside agency The 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 17

18 ANSI Z359.7 Details Qualification and verification testing must be done by one of the following 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. 18

19 ANSI Z359.7 Details Certification from Capital Safety will be available on line. This will be signed and stamped Example : See next slide Upon request, we will provide proof of compliance 19

20 Certificate of Compliance 20

21 THANK YOU Questions or Comments? 21

Fall Protection. ANSI-What is it, Why is it important? Craig Firl. March 5 th, Company Private

Fall Protection. ANSI-What is it, Why is it important? Craig Firl. March 5 th, Company Private Fall Protection ANSI-What is it, Why is it important? New ANSI Standards Craig Firl March 5 th, 2013 ANSI Fall Protection Standards What is ANSI? American National Standards Institute Voluntary Consensus