1、ASSEAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSAMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDPart of the Fall Protection CodeANSI/ASSE Z359.13-2013Personal Energy Absorbers andEnergy Absorbing LanyardsVERSION 3The information and materials contained in this publication have been developed from sources believed to be reliable.
2、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 com-pleteness of this material or its application to specific factual situations. By publication of this
3、 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 propertyANSIANSI/ASSE Z359.13 2013American National StandardPersonal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing LanyardsSecretariatAmerican Society o
4、f Safety Engineers1800 East Oakton StreetDes Plaines, Illinois 60018-2187Approved March 13, 2013American National Standards Institute, Inc. Published June 2013 by:American Society of Safety Engineers1800 East Oakton StreetDes Plaines, Illinois 60018-2187(847) 699-2929 www.asse.orgCopyright 2013 by A
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11、 or withdraw this standard. Purchasers of American National Standards may receive current information on all standards by calling or writing the American National Standards Institute.AmericanNational StandardForeword (This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z359.13-2013.)This stand
12、ard, 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
13、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 re-lated standards. The focus is to tie the elements of those standards together and provide the too
14、ls 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 occupational activities. It does
15、 not 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-t
16、he-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 pr
17、ogram.The Z359 Committee acknowledges the critical role of design in inuencing 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 deciencies often in
18、crease the risk for employ-ees 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
19、to elevated work areas; (4) installation of machines or equipment at heights, rather than oor/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
20、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 reactiv
21、e 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
22、 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 necessar-ily imply that all committee members
23、voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Z359 Committee had the following members:Name of RepresentativeRaymond MannMichael CameronDean CarlisleLen BradleyJubal D. Hamernik, Ph.D., P.E.John Stephen Frost, CSPPreston AndersonBradley S. McGillChuck OrebaughJoey R. JunioJames
24、RulloDeForest CaneldJ. Thomas Wolner, P.E.Judd PernerCraig BerkenmeierStephanie AlvarezKevin WhaleyJ. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPEJohn T. Whitty, P.E.Hugh ArmstrongDavid LeeKen MahnickKyle SullivanRandall WingeldDave LoughTimothy HealeyJerome Kucharski, CFPSGreg Small, P.Eng., M.Eng.Doug Myett
25、eBradley RohlfDustin HawkinsDan ShippDavid H. Pate, CUSAPaul ClarkeAndrew DiamondThomas Kramer, P.E., CSPRupert Noton, CEng, MIStructETim Bissett, BEng (Hons) CEng, MIMechETim FletcherLynn CampJohn Rabovsky, MS, CSP, ARMCal SparksOrganization Represented 3MAmerican Airlines American Society of Safet
26、y Engineers Bashlin Industries, Inc.Boeing CompanyBuckingham Mfg. Co., Inc.Capital Safety GroupChevronElk River, IncEllis Fall Safety Solutions, LLCFlexible Lifeline SystemsGeneral MotorsGravitec Systems, Inc.Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Insurance Co.High Engineering Corp.Honeywell Safety Produc
27、tsISEA International Safety Equipment AssociationIndianapolis Power and LightINSPEC International Ltd.LJB Inc. Latchways PLCLawrence Livermore National SecurityLiberty Mutual GroupRandall Wingeld, ChairmanBasil Tominna, P.E., 9ice ChairmanTimothy R. Fisher, CSP, CHMM, ARM, CPEA, SecretaryJennie Dale
28、sandro, Administrative Technical SupportLighthouse Safety LLCMSAMonsantoMurdock Webbing Co. Inc.National Association of Tower ErectorsPamela R. Huck, Inc.PeakworksPenSafeReliance Industries, LLCSPRAT Society of Professional RopeAccess TechniciansSafety Connection, Inc.Safety Equipment InstituteSafet
29、y Through Engineering, Inc.Sellstrom Manufacturing Co./RTC DivisionShell Exploration Production Co.Skylotec N.A., LPSPANCO, Inc. / Rigid LifelinesSturges Manufacturing Co., Inc.Superior Energy Services, Inc.Tractel Inc.Transport Workers UnionTravelersTritech Fall Protection Systems, Inc.United Auto
30、WorkersU.S. Air Force Safety CenterU.S. Bureau of ReclamationU.S. Department of Interior BSEEJohn CorriveauMarc HarkinsJohn GiovengoRobert Kling, P.E., CSPAdam ChapinBob GolzGreg PilgrimGordon LymanDon DotyPamela Huck, CSPTim AccursiGabe FuscoKeith SmithDan HennW. Joe ShawLoui McCurleyJim FrankClint
31、 Honeycutt, Sr.Janice HoneycuttSteve SandersMichael C. Wright, P.E., CPE, CSPMark WilliamsKenneth LemkeTim HigginsSteven Kim BiggsJoe B. GeorgeMark ConoverKurani SeyhanArnie Galpin, P.E.George NolanRichard GrifthTyler GrifthNoel Spicuzza, IIIDavid TurnerDoug KnappCatalin AnesiaJames MarkScott H. Ric
32、hert, CSP, ARM, ALCMJohn Seto, P.ECraig SicilianiTom KinmanMatthew S. UptmorMark S. KantorowiczRobert BakerShawn SmithShaun ReedJohn M. Cushing, Jr.Sara CormanU.S. Department of the Navy9ertical Access LLCWestern Area Power Administration Subgroup Z359.13 had the following members:Randall Wingeld (C
33、hair)Preston AndersonLynn CampPaul ClarkeMark ConoverKevin DenisBob GolzRichard GrifthTom KinmanThomas Kramer, P.E., CSPBradley S. McGillScott H. Richert, CSP, ARM, ALCMJames RulloW. Joe ShawBasil Tominna, P.E.Shawn SmithKelly Streeter, P.E.Keith LuscinskiContents SECTION PAGE1. Scope, Purpose, Appl
34、ications, Exceptions and Interpretations 81.1 Scope 81.2 Purpose and Applications . 81.3 Exceptions 81.4 Interpretations 82. Denitions . 83. Requirements . 93.1 Personal Energy Absorber Component 93.2 Energy Absorbing Lanyard Component . 124. Qualication Testing . 154.1 Test Equipment and Test Speci
35、mens 154.2 Activation Force Testing of Personal Energy Absorbers 174.3 Static Strength Testing of Personal Energy Absorbers . 184.4 Dynamic Performance Testing of Personal Energy Absorbers 184.5 Dynamic Performance Testing of Energy Absorbing Lanyards . 194.6 Static Strength Testing of Energy Absorb
36、ing Lanyards 204.7 Static Strength Testing of Y-Lanyards . 214.8 Dynamic Performance Testing of Y-Lanyards - Single Connection 214.9 Dynamic Performance Testing of Y-Lanyards - Dual Connection . 224.10 Dynamic Performance Testing of Y-Lanyards - Hip Test 224.11 Static Strength Testing of Wrap-Around
37、 Energy Absorbing Lanyards . 224.12 Abrasion Resistance Testing of Wrap-Around Energy Absorbing Lanyards . 234.13 Conditioning of Test Samples 235. Marking and Reference Literature 235.1 General Marking Requirements . 235.2 Specic Marking Requirements . 245.3 General Instruction Requirements . 255.4
38、 Specic Instruction Requirements . 256. User Inspection, Maintenance and Storage of Equipment 266.1 Inspection . 266.2 Maintenance and Storage . 277. References 27Appendices 30Appendix A Illustrations 30A N S I / A S S E Z 3 5 9 . 1 3 - 2 0 1 3 A m e r i c a n N a t i o n a l S t a n d a r d P e r s
39、 o n a l E n e r g y A b s o r b e r s a n d Energy Absorbing Lanyards8Approved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSSTANDARD REQUIREMENTS 1. SCOPE, PURPOSE, APPLICATIONS, EXCEP-TIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS1.1 Scope. 1.1.1 This standard establishes requirements for the performan
40、ce, design criteria, marking, qualication and verication testing, instructions, inspections, maintenance and removal from service of personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 pounds (59 - 140 kg.).1.1.2 This standard is for use by organ
41、izations where employees are exposed to fall hazards.1.2 Purpose and Applications.1.2.2 Before any equipment shall bear the marking Z359.13 (personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards) or be represented in any way as being in compliance with this standard, all re-quirements of this stan
42、dard shall be met.1.3 Exceptions. The requirements of this standard do not address window cleaning belts 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.1.5 The requirements of this
43、 standard supersede any corresponding requirements in the ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007, Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems, and Components. 2. DEFINITIONS Denitions relating to personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards can be found in ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Denitions
44、and Nomenclature 8sed for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest. EXPLANATORY INFORMATION(Not part of American National Standard Z359.13)E1.1.1 It is the intention of this standard to require all personal energy absorbers and energy absorb-ing lanyards to reduce the forces implied on the user to less than
45、10 *s (10 times the normal graYi-tational pull of the Earth). 8sers below 130 pounds may eperience forces higher than 10 *s.E1.2.2 This is a Yoluntary consensus standard. The legal requirements for protection against falls from heights are established by applicable regulatory bodies goYerning occupa
46、tional safety.9A N S I /A S S E Z 3 5 9. 1 3 - 2 0 1 3 A m e r i c a n N a t i o n a l S t a n d a r d P e r s o n a l E n e r g y A b s o r b e r s a n d Energy Absorbing LanyardsApproved American National Standard AMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERS3. REQUIREMENTS3.1 Personal Energy Absorber Compo
47、nent. All personal energy absorbers bearing this standard number shall meet the design and testing require-ments of this standard. See Figures 5a and 5b.3.1.1 Classications. Personal energy absorbers shall be categorized as follows:3.1.1.1 “6 ft FF” personal energy absorbers shall be designed for up
48、 to 6 foot (1.83 m) free fall (FF in-dicates free fall) applications and users weighing between 130 and 310 pounds (59 -140 kg). 3.1.1.2 “12 ft FF” personal energy absorbers shall be designed for up to 12 foot (3.66 m) free fall appli-cations (FF indicates free fall) and users weighing between 130 a
49、nd 310 pounds. (59 140 kg).3.1.2 Material. Material used in the construction of personal energy absorbers shall be made of virgin synthetic material having strength, aging, abra-sion resistance and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamides. 3.1.3 Terminations. Personal energy absorbers shall have end terminations which meet the follow-ing requirements. 3.1.3.1 Spliced. Formed eye terminations in rope shall be made in accordance with the rope manu-facturers recommendation
