1、AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDANSI/ASSE Z359.18-2017Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectorsfor Active Fall Protection SystemsPart of the Fall Protection CodeApproved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERSMERICAN SOCIETY OFAFETY ENGINEERSThis is an ASSE-produced standard. It
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13、rds by calling or writing the American National Standards Institute.AmericanNational StandardThis is an ASSE-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 Z359.18-2017.)This
14、 is the first edition of ANSI/ASSE Z359.18. It establishes requirements for performance, design, mark-ing, qualification, instruction, training, inspection, use, maintenance and removal from service of anchorage connectors that were formerly part of the ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 standard. This standard
15、represents a significant step forward in the realm of anchorage connectors. The ANSI Z359.18 subcommittee focused on two aspects of anchorage connectors when developing this standard anchorage connectors of questionable strength and clearer instructions to users. As we took these two aspects, we org
16、anized them into three specific facets in which the industry could measure our success. 1. Testing requirements2. Integrity of substrate attachment3. Instructions for useThe previous standard for anchorage connectors, ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 is considered overly simplistic for these facets. In additio
17、n to weakness in these three facets, there was no clear direction with regard to the anchorage in the previous standard. A critical aspect for the performance of anchorage connectors is the interaction between the anchorage connector and the anchorage where it is used. This standard now includes dyn
18、amic testing of the anchorage connector installed on substrates that represent the intended installation and use. There is also a requirement related to the ANSI/ASSE Z359.7 standard and the need for a ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. For background, these were not required for anchorage connectors
19、in ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007.For the first facet, this standard tests in a manner that more closely represents actual use of the anchorage connectors. In addition to static and dynamic strength and performance testing, this standard also includes residual strength testing to verify strength after a fall
20、 has occurred, and in some cases, serviceability testing to verify that deformable anchorage connectors will not deform under the working loads permitted by the manufacturers. Corrosion testing requirements are included and increased for anchorage connectors that are expected to serve for many years
21、 in outdoor settings, such as a Type T anchorage connector for tiebacks.For the second facet, this standard requires testing of anchorage connectors in a substrate that represents real world applications. This is an area of great concern to the technical committee because even the stron-gest anchora
22、ge connector can fail if it is improperly installed, or installed on structures that have inadequate strength. For this reason, purchasers of equipment certified to this standard should also refer to the ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 and ANSI/ASSE Z359.6 standards for certification of INSTALLED anchorage connect
23、ors. The Z359 accredited standards committee expects future revisions of this standard will improve testing of installed anchorage connectors. We anticipate developing more specific fixturing requirements in the future that will further increase assurance to users that Z359 anchorage connectors are
24、fit for service.The third facet builds on the second requiring clear instructions to reduce the misuse of anchorage connec-tors. We anticipate future markings and the continuing universal use of smart devices will allow authorized persons, competent persons and other involved parties to have access
25、to instructions and other pertinent information from manufacturers on the proper and improper installations, uses and inspection of their an-chorage connectors.As with any fall protection standard, the ultimate goal is to improve the level of safety experienced by the user. This standard accomplishe
26、s this by requiring testing to more accurately represent the intended use of anchorage connectors, and providing clearer user instructions. This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.Name of RepresentativeOrganization Repr
27、esented Randall Wingfield, ChairThomas Kramer, P.E., CSP, Vice ChairTimothy R. Fisher, CSP, CHMM, ARM, CPEA, SecretaryOvidiu Munteanu, Assistant SecretaryJennie Dalesandro, Administrative Technical SupportMoving forward it is the committees hope that this standard will stay abreast of changes and ad
28、ditions to the current suite of anchorage connectors it has been written to address. We believe it provides a frame-work that will allow changes to validate and qualify anchorage connectors in an ever evolving market. One of the committees primary objectives to facilitate this goal was to provide ma
29、nufacturers a structure that will allow inclusion of new products in a timely fashion and quickly addresses concerns from potential prod-uct misuse, the purpose of which is to product that safely meets user needs.The standards in the Fall Protection Code are constantly evolving, and are revised on a
30、 regular schedule in conformity to ANSI requirements. The Z359 Committee solicits public input that may suggest the need for revisions to this standard. Such in-put should be sent to the Secretariat, ASC Z359, American Society of Safety Engineers, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
31、.This standard was developed and approved for submittal to ANSI by the American National Standards Committee on Standards for Fall Protection, ANSI/ASSE Z359. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this
32、 stan-dard, the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Committee had the following members:3M Raymond MannJudd PernerAmerican Society of Safety Engineers Jubal D. Hamernik, Ph.D., P.E.John Stephen Frost, CSPBashlin Industries, Inc. Bradley S. McGillBoeing Company Chuck OrebaughJoey R. Junio, P.E.Buckingham Manufacturing Co
33、mpany James RulloDeForest CanfieldClimbTech Karl GuthrieDaniel AleksovskiElk River, Inc. Mark ConoverErik Arendall Ellis Fall Safety Solutions, LLC J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPEJohn T. Whitty, P.E.ExxonMobil Freddie JohnsonZachary ShanklinFallTech Dustin HawkinsWarren FaberFlexible Lifeline
34、Systems Hugh ArmstrongMichael Bailey, P.E.General Motors Graham ParrKen Mahnick, P.E.Gorbel Inc. Allen BaughmanKevin DuhamelThis is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.Gravitec Systems, Inc. Randall WingfieldDave LoughGuard
35、ian Fall Protection Bradley DillonStuart MooreHartford Steam Boiler Inspection anchorage connectors that are custom engineered for site-specific ap-plications for fall protection; or to anchorage con-nectors that are custom engineered for suspended component/tie-back line applications only. 1.3.2 An
36、chorage connectors that require the user to simultaneously connect their fall arrest system (using a snaphook or carabiner) to two connection points at once, to secure the anchorage connector around the anchorage.1.3.3 Horizontal Lifelines and Rigid Rails.1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpreta
37、tions of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat of this standard.2. DEFINITIONS AND TYPES2.1 Definitions. Refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Defi-nitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest, for definitions of terms used in this standard.2.2 Types. Anchorage
38、 connectors shall be one or more types as follows:2.2.1 Type A: an anchorage connector (other than a Type D or T anchorage connector) designed for an active fall protection system.2.2.2 Type T: an anchorage connector designed to support a suspended component/tie-back line or for an active fall prote
39、ction system.2.2.3 Type D: an anchorage connector designed to allow deformation or movement when arresting a fall with the purpose of absorbing fall energy and reducing the strength requirements of the anchor-age to which it is attached. Deformation may be permanent or temporary. In some cases, thes
40、e an-chorage connectors may not be suitable for work positioning, rescue, rope access and suspended component/tie-back because of their low service-This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.ANSI/ASSE Z359.18-2017 American
41、 National Standard Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectorsfor Active Fall Protection Systems10Approved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSability load rating. Also, travel restraint may be ac-ceptable based on the serviceability rating and de-formation limits of the in
42、dividual product.3. REQUIREMENTS3.1 Design Requirements.3.1.1 Connection Points. Connection points shall meet the following requirements:a) A connection point shall support only one user or system at a time.b) A connection point eye on a Type T anchorage connector shall be a closed eye with a minimu
43、m 1 inch inside radius.c) Except for cinching anchorage connectors, an-chorage connectors shall not have closed loops that are not intended for, or could be mistaken for, a connection point.d) Anchorage connectors that include an operable gate, rings, buckles, adjusters or other hard-ware covered by
44、 ANSI/ASSE Z359.12 shall use hardware that complies with the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.12.e) Multiple connection points shall only be permitted on tripod and davit style anchorage connectors.3.1.2 Anchorage connector surfaces that can come in contact with other components shall be free of burrs
45、, pits, sharp corners and roughness that could accelerate cutting or abrading of the components.3.1.3 Metallic Materials.3.1.3.1 Corrosion Resistance. All hot-dip galva-nized steel shall conform with ASTM A123/A123M, Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galva-nized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Pr
46、oducts.3.1.3.2. Low-Temperature Performance.3.1.3.2.1 For Type A and Type T, load-bearing me-tallic materials used in anchorage connectors shall maintain adequate toughness at temperatures be-tween -30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) and +130 degrees F (+54 degrees C) or be engineered to account for the r
47、educed toughness at low tempera-tures. Adequate toughness is defined as no more than a 10% drop in energy absorption between This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.11Approved American National StandardANSI/ASSE Z359.18
48、-2017 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectorsfor Active Fall Protection SystemsAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSrepresentative material specimens conditioned at -30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) and +130 degrees F (+54 degrees C) undergoing a recognized impact test. The
49、 manufacturer may provide published data for fracture toughness at these temperatures as ev-idence that adequate toughness is maintained. Me-tallic components that have been tested and certi-fied as meeting ANSI/ASSE Z359.12, are deemed to comply with 3.1.3.2.3.1.3.2.2 For Type D anchorage connectors, the manufacturer shall clearly label the anchorage con-nector with a minimum service temperature of -10 degrees F (-23 degrees C) if load-bearing parts are made of the following materials:Aluminum: All Alloys acceptable.Steel: Commonly used chrome-moly alloys, ASTM 4130-41
