1、AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDANSI/ASSE Z359.6-2016Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection SystemsPart of the Fall Protection CodeAppr oved A me r i c a n N a t i o na lSt andardAMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERSMERICAN SOCIETY OFAFETY ENGINEERSThis is an ASSE-produced standa
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13、iting 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 Z359.6-2016.)This standard, national i
14、n 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. The purpose of this standard is to specify requirements for the design and perfor-mance of a
15、ctive fall-protection systems, including travel-restraint and vertical and horizontal fall-arrest sys-tems. 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 original need for
16、 the Z359.6 standard grew out of the continuing development of a series of fall protec-tion-related standards, known as the Z359 Fall Protection Code. The purpose of the fall protection code is to provide employers with tools that can be used to develop fall protection programs for employee protecti
17、on. This is the second edition of Z359.6, the original was published in 2009. This standard, as for all Z359-series standards, applies only to occupational activities. It is not intended to apply to sports activities, such as mountaineering. It is intended that this standard provide clarity to the O
18、ccupational Safety “should” is used to ex-press a recommendation, which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option, which is permissible within the limits of the stan-dard. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as re-quirem
19、ents. Legends to equations and figures are considered requirements.1.2.8 E-column commentary that accompanies sections does not include requirements or alterna-tive requirements; the purpose of the E-column is to separate requirements of the standard from the explanatory commentary and informative m
20、aterial.1.3 Exceptions.1.3.1 This standard does not specify design or performance requirements for active fall protec-tion equipment components or systems when there exists a standard, within the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code, that details qualification and veri-fication testing for the compon
21、ent or system. Quali-fication and verification testing of ANSI/ASSE Z359 components and systems shall meet the require-ments of the relevant component or system stan-dard and the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Components or systems shall not be marked as be-ing in compliance with this standard as
22、 a substitute when another relevant ANSI/ASSE Z359 standard exists.1.3.2 This standard does not cover the design of passive fall protection systems, such as guardrails and safety nets, except when passive systems are also designed to serve as an anchorage for an ac-tive fall protection system.1.3.3
23、This standard does not cover the design of positioning systems.E1.3.1 This standard is intended for the design of complete active fall protection systems. Therefore, it is recommended that this standard not be referenced on specific fall protection products. It is anticipated that this standard may
24、be used to incorporate equipment components into the design of active fall protection systems prior to an acceptable product standard being created for the equipment components proper use.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any oth
25、er party.ANSI/ASSE Z359.6-2016 American National Standard Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems 10A pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i o n al St a ndardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSASSE1.3.4 This standard establishes requirements for required strength of active
26、 fall protection systems. It does not cover the determination of design strength of components and anchorages. Design strength may be determined by empirical testing, numerical techniques or by design specifications, including but not limited to ACI 318, ACI 530, AISC 360 and NDS, for the materials
27、and structural systems be-ing used.1.3.5 The design of active systems for users heavier than 310 pounds (140kg) or lighter than 130 pounds (59kg) is outside the scope of this standard.1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretar
28、iat of this standard.2. DEFINITIONSRefer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and No-menclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest, for definitions of terms used in this standard.3. DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCE-DURE REQUIREMENTS3.1 General. An active fall protection system meet-ing the requi
29、rements of this standard shall have drawings, specifications and procedures, as appli-cable, prepared by or under the supervision of a qualified person.3.2 Drawing and Specification Requirements.3.2.1 Construction documents shall describe the components of an active fall protection system that are t
30、o be fabricated, assembled and installed. Drawings and specifications contained within the construction documents shall include, but not be limited to:3.2.1.1 A statement defining the type of active fall protection system and that the design meets crite-ria established by this standard. If exception
31、s to this standard are made in the design, then they shall be clearly stated.E3.1 Many jurisdictions require that individuals who design or evaluate physical structures be registered with the jurisdiction as a professional engineer.E3.2.1.1 Types of active fall protection systems include travel rest
32、raint and fall arrest.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.11ANSI/ASSE Z359.6-2016 American National Standard Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection SystemsA pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i
33、 o n al St a ndardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSASSE3.2.1.2 A statement specifying that changes to the system shall only be made under the supervision of a qualified person.3.2.1.3 A statement specifying the maximum num-ber of users permitted on the system, maximum arrest force and average arre
34、st force of energy ab-sorbers permitted to be used with the system.3.2.1.4 A statement specifying the maximum arrest load applied to anchorages.3.2.1.5 Drawings showing the layout of the system, including where it is located and the complete as-sembly of all components. In the case of a system that
35、may be used in multiple locations, the draw-ings shall include such a statement and depict all permissible configurations of the system.3.2.1.6 Specifications for all components, including sizes, interface requirements, required minimum breaking strengths and material properties. The specifications
36、shall reference applicable standards and/or fully specify the manufacturer and models of components. When substitutions are permitted or performance specifications are provided, the spec-ifications shall describe the functional performance criteria required for the component.3.2.1.7 Specifications o
37、f required proof testing and acceptance criteria.3.2.1.8 For permanent systems, record drawings shall be finalized. The qualified person shall state in the system certification documentation, as speci-fied in Section 9, that the installation is in accor-dance with the record drawings and specificati
38、ons.3.3 Use and Rescue Procedure Requirements.3.3.1 General. Use and rescue procedures for ac-tive fall protection systems shall comply with ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, with the following supplemental re-quirements:E3.2.1.7 Proof testing is often specified to validate the quality of installation of adhesive a
39、nchors into either concrete or masonry substrate. It may also be used to determine that the capacity of the anchorage structure exceeds the required strength of the installation.E3.2.1.8 Record drawings are typically prepared by the design professional and reflect on-site changes noted on the as-bui
40、lt drawings. As-built drawings are prepared by the contractor and note changes to the original construction documents.This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.ANSI/ASSE Z359.6-2016 American National Standard Specificatio
41、ns and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems 12A pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i o n al St a ndardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSASSE3.3.1.1 A statement shall be made that the design meets criteria established by this standard. If ex-ceptions to this standard are made in the des
42、ign, then they shall be clearly stated.3.3.1.2 A statement shall be made of any environ-mental limitations on the use of the system, such as chemical, temperature or weather factors that may temporarily or permanently affect the performance of the system, or render the system unsafe for use.3.3.1.3
43、A statement shall be made stipulating how frequently the system shall be inspected and re-certified. Periods between recertification shall not exceed 5 years.4. MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS4.1 Materials.4.1.1 Composition of Materials. Load-bearing components of active fall protection
44、systems shall be composed of metallic or synthetic materials, or graded dimensional lumber.4.1.2 Ductility of Materials. Metallic or synthetic materials shall be able to deform under tensile stress with a fracture strain of at least 10% over the temperature range that the system is intended to be us
45、ed. 4.1.3 Environmental Considerations. All compo-nents of an active fall protection system shall be specified to provide safe and durable service in the environments where the system may be used. Environmental considerations include, but are not limited to, corrosion, chemical attack, weather, abra
46、sion, ultraviolet exposure or biological attack. Additionally, all portions of anchorages which are permanently concealed from view shall be made from materials that have the necessary durability and corrosion resistance for the environment.4.2 Components.E3.3.1.3 Regardless of the time period speci
47、fied between recertification, active fall protection systems should be inspected by the authorized person prior to each use and by a qualified person or competent person at least annually in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Z359.2.E4.1.1 Organic materials may be used for non-load-bearing components, such a
48、s labeling.E4.1.2 Generally, the minimum temperature need not be colder than -40F (-40C). The maximum temperature need not be hotter than 130F (54C). Base materials that have the required ductility can be altered if welding is performed on them. Welding processes and design methods should be used th
49、at will not decrease ductility. This is an ASSE-produced standard. It is copyright protected and may not be reproduced or distributed to any other party.13ANSI/ASSE Z359.6-2016 American National Standard Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection SystemsA pp roved A me r i c a n N a t i o n al St a ndardAMERICAN SOCIETY OFSAFETY ENGINEERSASSE4.2.1 General. Fall protection equipment compo-nents used in the design of active fall protection systems shall meet the requirements of their ap-plicable ANSI/ASSE Z359 component standard. When
