1、AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017Minimum Requirements for a ComprehensiveManaged Fall Protection ProgramPart of the Fall Protection CodeApproved American National StandardAMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERSMERICAN SOCIETY OFAFETY ENGINEERSThe information and materials contained in thi
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3、r 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 preserve propertyANSIANSI/ASSE Z359.2 2017American National StandardMinimum Requi
4、rements for a ComprehensiveManaged Fall Protection ProgramSecretariatAmerican Society of Safety Engineers520 N. Northwest HighwayPark Ridge, Illinois 60068Approved January 9, 2017American National Standards Institute, Inc. Published March, 2017 byAmerican Society of Safety Engineers520 N. Northwest
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12、(This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z359.2-2017.)This standard, 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 secretar
13、iat.It is intended that every employer whose operations fall within the scope and purpose of the standard will adopt the guidelines and requirements detailed in this standard.The need for this standard grew out of the continuing development of a series of fall protection- related standards. The focu
14、s is to tie the elements of those standards together and provide the tools 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 s
15、tandards, that this standard applies to all occupational activities except 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
16、revisions of the standard will be necessary as the state-of-the-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 dev
17、elop and implement a comprehensive managed fall protection program.The Z359 Committee acknowledges the critical role of design in influencing the use of proper fall protection equipment. Designs which eliminate fall hazards through the proper application of the hierarchy of safety controls are the p
18、referred method for fall protection. Design deficiencies often increase 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
19、protection equipment is anticipated; (3) no provision for safe access to elevated work areas; (4) installation of machines or equipment at heights, rather than floor/ground level to preclude access to elevated areas; (5) failure to plan for the use of restraint or work positioning devices. To that e
20、nd, this standard also provides guidance for design considerations for new buildings and facilities.Basic fall safety principles have been incorporated into this standard, including hazard survey, hazard elimi-nation and control, and education and training. The primary intent is to ensure a proactiv
21、e approach to fall protection. However, the reactive process of accident investigation is also addressed to ensure that ad-equate 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 t
22、he Secretariat, ASC Z359, American Society of Safety Engineers, 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068.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
23、does not necessar-ily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Z359 Committee had the following members:Randall Wingfield, ChairThomas Kramer, P.E., CSP, Vice ChairTimothy R. Fisher, CSP, CHMM, ARM, CPEA, SecretaryOvidiu Munteanu, Assistant
24、SecretaryJennie Dalesandro, Administrative Technical SupportName 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
25、 RossiKarl GuthrieEric PatrickGary 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 MahnickAllen BaughmanKevin DuhamelRandall WingfieldDave LoughJerry Kuc
26、harski, CFPSTimothy HealeyWilliam R. Parsons, P.Eng.Greg Small, P.Eng., M.Eng.Bradley RohlfChris HuberDavid BaldwinDavid H. Pate, CUSAPaul Clarke, CEng, MIMechEAndrew Diamond, MInstP, BSc (Hons)Organization Represented 3MAmerican AirlinesAmerican Society of Safety EngineersBashlin Industries, Inc.Bo
27、eing CompanyBuckingham Mfg. Co., Inc.ChevronClear Channel Outdoor ClimbTech LLC Dynamic Industries, Inc. Elk River, Inc.Ellis Fall Safety Solutions, LLC ExxonMobil CorporationFallTechFlexible Lifeline SystemsGeneral Motors Gorbel Inc.Gravitec Systems, Inc. Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection ensure pro
28、per training of personnel; ensure proper instal-lation and use of fall protection and rescue systems and implement viable fall protection and rescue procedures.The intent of the fall protection program is that each fall hazard is identified, a control method is selected, workers are trained accordin
29、g to the con-trol method and the specific work practice (how to access, where to anchor, which system to use, etc.) is documented through written fall protection and rescue procedures. 9A pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i o n al St a ndardANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 American National Standard Minimum Requir
30、ements for a ComprehensiveManaged Fall Protection ProgramAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSASSE1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat of this standard.2. DEFINITIONSPlease refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and Nom
31、enclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Ar-rest, for definitions of terms used in this standard.3. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS3.1 Conformance.3.1.1 An organizations fall protection program con-forms to this standard if it includes all the require-ments of this section.3.1.2 The fall protection program
32、shall include a pol-icy statement that provides general goals, criteria and requirements for a fall protection program, and emphasizes the organizations commitment to pro-viding a safe working environment for all employees working at heights and exposed to fall hazards. 3.1.3 The fall protection pro
33、gram shall establish re-quirements and assign responsibilities for the iden-tification, evaluation, elimination or control of every existing or foreseeable fall hazard in the employ-ees workplace environment, including: Establishing employer responsibilities, in accor-dance with section 3.2. Surveyi
34、ng and documenting fall hazards, in ac-cordance with section 6. Preparing written fall protection and rescue pro-cedures in accordance with section 8. Implementation and management of require-ments in accordance with section 9.These requirements shall conform to the fall haz-ard hierarchy of control
35、s specified in section 7.3.1.4 The fall protection program shall establish the duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in the development, management, implementation, E3.1.2 Sample Fall Protection Policy Statement: “The (employers) fall protection policy is to take ev-ery reasonable pr
36、ecautionary measure to protect the health and safety of all employees working at height and exposed to fall hazards. Implicit in the fall protection policy is the requirement that em-ployees shall be protected by the use of effective fall protection control measures when working at heights in any si
37、tuation that presents a foreseeable exposure to a fall hazard.”A pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i o n al St a ndardANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 American National Standard Minimum Requirements for a ComprehensiveManaged Fall Protection Program10AMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSASSEmonitoring, maintenance a
38、nd evaluation of the fall protection program in accordance with section 4.3.1.5 The fall protection program shall establish re-quirements for training and evaluation of personnel in accordance with section 5.3.1.6 The fall protection program shall establish re-quirements for investigation, reporting
39、 and mitiga-tion of all fall related incidents in accordance with section 10.3.1.7 The fall protection program shall provide for periodic program evaluation in accordance with section 11.3.1.8 If an employer determines that any require-ment in this standard is not feasible, the employer shall develo
40、p an alternative requirement that pro-vides an equivalent level of protection. The em-ployer shall develop and maintain documentation that explains why the standard requirement is not feasible, and demonstrates the equivalency of the alternative requirement. 3.2 Employer Responsibilities.3.2.1 The e
41、mployer shall be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the fall protection program. 3.2.2 The employer shall provide adequate and timely resources necessary to support the fall pro-tection program.3.2.3 The employer shall appoint a program admin-istrator who has the requi
42、site knowledge, training, experience and authority to direct, manage, imple-ment and evaluate the employers fall protection program.3.2.4 The employer shall be responsible for evalu-ating work locations, staffing, how work is conduct-ed and identify which personnel will be involved in the fall prote
43、ction program. 3.2.5 The employer shall provide an appropriate number of competent persons to supervise and be a resource to the authorized person(s) working at height and support the fall protection program.E3.2.5 It is the responsibility of the employer to determine if a competent person is needed
44、 for a specific physical location, work crew, shift or proj-ect. The number of competent persons required 11A pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i o n al St a ndardANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 American National Standard Minimum Requirements for a ComprehensiveManaged Fall Protection ProgramAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSA
45、FETY ENGINEERSASSE3.2.6 The employer shall be responsible for pro-tecting authorized persons from fall hazards en-countered at locations owned or operated by the employer. For locations not owned or operated by the employer, the employer shall verify that autho-rized personnel working at those locat
46、ions are also provided with continuous fall protection. 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 General. Every employer, at a minimum, shall identify the following persons within the organiza-tion; authorized person(s) competent person(s) program administrator(s)will vary according to the number and type
47、 of fall hazards, frequency of fall hazard exposure, orga-nization structure and distances between fall haz-ard locations or facilities. The intent is that there is adequate supervision and support for authorized persons. E3.2.6 The employers duty and responsibility is to inform authorized persons a
48、bout fall hazards en-countered at the workplace. This applies not only to job sites owned or operated by the employer, but also applies to other locations where an authorized person may be exposed to a fall hazard, such lo-cations owned or operated by other organizations. The employer may use formal
49、 or informal methods to inform employees of fall hazards, however for-mal methods are preferred. E4.1 Employers of any size are responsible for de-veloping a managed fall protection program. The duties and responsibilities of personnel identified in this standard are not mutually exclusive and one person may fulfill the responsibilities for more than one of the listed roles. For example, an employer may have a single person fulfilling the responsibili-ties of a program administrator, competent person and trainer. Each employer may have unique organizational structu
