ANSI American Society of Safety Engineers Z359.1-2016 The Fall Protection Code.pdf

1、AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2016The Fall Protection CodePart of the Fall Protection CodeApproved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERSMERICAN SOCIETY OFAFETY ENGINEERSThis is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or dis

2、tributed to any other party.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 le

3、gal responsibility for the correctness or com-pleteness 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 preserv

4、e property.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.ANSIANSI/ASSE Z359.1 2016American National StandardThe Fall Protection CodeSecretariatAmerican Society of Safety Engineers520 N. Northwest HighwayPark Ridge, Illinois 6

5、0068Approved August 15, 2016Effective August 14, 2017American National Standards Institute, Inc. This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.Published November 2016 byAmerican Society of Safety Engineers520 N. Northwest Hig

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13、SE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.Foreword (This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z359.1-2016)The first edition of ANSI/ASSE Z359.1, published in 1992, was the first American National Standard for personal

14、fall arrest systems in non-construction occupations. It established requirements for performance, design, marking, qualification, instruction, training, inspection, use, maintenance and removal from service of full body harnesses, connectors, lanyards, energy absorbers, anchorage connectors, fall ar

15、resters, verti-cal lifelines and self-retracting lanyards. This standard was reaffirmed in 1999 and revised in 2007. By the time the next revision appeared in 2007, it was accompanied by new ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards for managed fall protection program elements, po-sitioning and travel restraint syst

16、ems, and rescue systems. Additionally, the definitions common to all ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards were published in a separate standard. In the years since then, new standards have been developed for the products and systems covered by ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007, and the requirements of that standard have be

17、en superseded. This set of ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards is referred to collectively as the Fall Protection Code.This edition of ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 therefore is a new standard in regards to technical content, not a simple revision of the requirements in the previous editions. The intent of this standard is

18、 to provide a key to under-standing and applying the standards within the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code, as well as a single point of reference to define compliance with the Code. This will allow organizations the ability to identify a single standard when accepting the Code as a single docume

19、nt, ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.While a majority of the criteria within the product standards for the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code is prepared to create consistency and minimum requirements for products offered by manufacturers and dis-tributors, there is also a sizeable amount of information that is re

20、levant for the users organization. In addition to this standard, ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protec-tion Program, should be the first document that someone within a users organization should become famil-iar. Also, there is relevant information within the

21、product standards that provides guidance on the use and limitations associated with the specific product category. Manufacturers and distributors are also required to provide this information in the instruction material provided with the product. The ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code now includes

22、all fall protection risks and exposures excluding material handling operations or sports related activities.The interdependence of the ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards is key to their use as a Fall Protection Code. Al-though the equipment aspect of fall protection is likely the most visible element, all of

23、the standards must be implemented to create a safe and truly compliant fall protection system and program. For example, training, fall hazard surveys and procedures are critical to safely identifying, evaluating and controlling fall hazards based on the hierarchy of controls. The ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 st

24、andard contains these items and should be in-tegral to your overall program. Furthermore, it is becoming more common, and in some instances a require-ment, that a qualified person who is commonly an engineer, design the overall system. This act of design includes selecting the system, ensuring stren

25、gth of the anchorage(s), specifying equipment components, preparing use and rescue procedures, and verifying the implementation of general and system-specific train-ing. Requirements for engineered systems are found in ANSI/ASSE Z359.6.The standards in the Fall Protection Code are constantly evolvin

26、g, and are revised on a regular schedule in conformity to ANSI requirements. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 will be kept up-to-date as new standards and revisions are developed and published. The use of national consensus standards is voluntary. Please note that the revised Code requires that all products meet th

27、e current version of the applicable standard when purchased. Product in use when new standards or revisions to existing standards become effective can continue to be used until they are removed from service.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or dis

28、tributed to any other party.Name of RepresentativeRaymond MannJudd PernerLen BradleyJubal D. Hamernik, Ph.D., P.E.John Stephen Frost, CSPBradley S. McGillChuck OrebaughJoey R. Junio, P.E.James RulloDeForest CanfieldCraig Berkenmeier, ARMJoshua Ockmond, CSPJim PoageDan RossiKarl GuthrieEric PatrickGa

29、ry LoPiccoloBrandon Muffoletto, CSPDelisa CalhounErik ArendallJ. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPEJohn T. Whitty, P.E.Freddie JohnsonDustin HawkinsWarren FaberHugh ArmstrongMichael Bailey, P.E.Ken Mahnick, P.E.Allen BaughmanKevin DuhamelRandall WingfieldDave LoughTimothy HealeyJerry Kucharski, CFPS

30、William R. Parsons, P.Eng.Greg Small, P.Eng., M.Eng.Organization Represented 3M American Airlines American Society of Safety Engineers Bashlin Industries, Inc. Boeing Company Buckingham Mfg. Co., Inc. Chevron Clear Channel Outdoor ClimbTech LLC Dynamic Industries, Inc. Elk River, Inc. Ellis Fall Saf

31、ety Solutions, LLC ExxonMobil Corporation FallTechFlexible Lifeline SystemsGeneral Motors Gorbel Inc.Gravitec Systems, Inc.Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection system design; training; qualification and testing; equipment, com-ponent and system specifications for the processes used to protect workers at

32、 height in a managed fall protection program. This standard identifies those standards and establishes their role in the Code and their interdependence.1.1.2 The Fall Protection Code encompasses stan-dards for personal fall protection systems that in-corporate a full body harness, intended to protec

33、t the user against falls from a height either by pre-venting or arresting free falls. In general, systems that prevent a free fall are preferable to systems that arrest a free fall. The types of systems that shall be addressed by this Fall Protection Code in-clude:a) Fall restraint systemsb) Work po

34、sitioning systemsc) Rope access systemsd) Fall arrest systemse) Rescue systems1.2 Purpose and Application.1.2.1 This standard specifies minimum require-ments for the processes, systems, sub-systems and components used in a managed fall protection program that meets all of the requirements of the ANS

35、I/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code.1.2.2 Before any product shall bear an ANSI/ASSE Z359 marking or be represented in any way as be-ing in compliance with any ANSI/ASSE Z359 stan-dard, the requirements of the associated product standard shall be met. ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 is not a product standard and ther

36、efore, no product shall be labeled as meeting ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 after the effective date of this standard.EXPLANATORY INFORMATION(Not part of American National Standard Z359.1)E1.2.2 The effective date of the ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2016 standard is August 14, 2017.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is c

37、opyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.9ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2016 American National Standard The Fall Protection CodeApproved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERS1.2.3 No claim of conformance, qualification or verification to any previous

38、edition of ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 shall be made on or after the effective date of this standard.1.2.4 The manufacturer shall not continue to mark any product, component or system as compliant with any previous edition of ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 af-ter the effective date of this standard.1.3 Exceptions.1.3.1 The

39、ANSI/ASSE Z359 product standards do not apply to material handling and sports related activities.1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat of this standard.2. DEFINITIONSRefer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and No-mencla

40、ture Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest, for definitions of terms used in this standard and all ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards.3. COMPLIANCE3.1 General.3.1.1 A complete fall protection program shall be in compliance with the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protec-tion Code when all of the applicable requirement

41、s of this section are met.3.1.2 Personal fall protection equipment used while working at height shall only be part of a complete personal fall protection system. 3.1.3 The fall protection program shall be designed and conducted in conformity with ANSI/ASSE Z359.2.3.1.4 Equipment used in the fall pro

42、tection program shall conform to the requirements of the applicable E2 Rather than providing a separate section for definitions and nomenclature in each standard, it was decided that with the release of the standards in 2007, all items would be collected and put into a single standard. As standards

43、are added and re-vised, the definitions and nomenclature standard will be updated accordingly. ANSI/ASSE Z359.0 is available as a free download from the ASSE web-site: www.asse.org.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other part

44、y.ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2016 American National Standard The Fall Protection Code10Approved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSANSI/ASSE Z359 standards listed in Section 3.2 and 3.3.3.1.5 Engineer-designed fall protection systems shall conform to the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z35

45、9.6.3.2 Component Oriented Standards.3.2.1 General Requirements. Product standards bearing an ANSI/ASSE Z359 designation establish requirements for the performance, design, mark-ing, qualification, instructions, inspection, mainte-nance and removal from service of fall protection products. See Appen

46、dix A for descriptions of these standards.3.2.2 Full Body Harnesses. Full body harness-es shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.11.3.2.3 Connecting Components. Connecting components such as snaphooks, carabiners, O-Rings, D-Rings, buckles and adjusters shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASS

47、E Z359.12.3.2.4 Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards. Personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards shall meet the re-quirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.13.3.2.5 Self-Retracting Devices. Self-retracting de-vices shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.14.3.2.6 Single Anc

48、hor Vertical Lifelines and Fall Arresters. Single anchor vertical lifelines and fall arresters shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.15.E3.2 All component-oriented product standards are numbered with a scheme that includes two digits, starting at the body support device and ending at the anc

49、horage. Therefore, ANSI/ASSE Z359.11 is the first component-oriented product standard and therefore, it addresses the requirements for a full body harness. Also, ANSI/ASSE Z359.18 address-es anchorage connectors which are commonly the terminus of component-oriented products.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.11ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2016 American National Standard The Fall Protection CodeApproved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERS3.2.7 Anchorage Connectors. An