1、Designation: F887 121Standard Specifications forPersonal Climbing Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F887; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses
2、indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEA Summary of Changes section was added editorially in December 2012.1. Scope*1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualificationtesting of the following:Cli
3、mbers,Climber straps,Climber Pads,Climber Footplates,Body Belts,Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),Harnesses,Shock Absorbing Lanyards.These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum
4、performancecriteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbinglanyards are included for workers who may be exposed tothermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.1.2 Three types of climbers, Types A, B, and C, and twotypes of climber straps, Types A and B, are covered.1.3 Two types o
5、f body belts, Types A and B, are covered.1.4 Four types of positioning devices: three positioningstraps, Types A, B, and C, and adjustable positioning lanyardsare covered.1.5 Two types of WPFRD, Types A and AB, are covered.1.6 Two types of harnesses, Types A and B, are covered.1.7 Two types of shock
6、 absorbing lanyards, Types A and B,are covered.1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.9 The following safety hazards cavea
7、t pertains only to thetest method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 19.2,22.2, 23, 24, and 25 of these specifications: This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish app
8、ropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) ApparatusF1891 Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant RainwearF1958/F1958M Test Method for Determining
9、the Ignitabil-ity of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing byElectric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins2.2 ANSI Standard:3Z359.0-2009 Definitions and Nomenclature Used for FallProtection and Fall ArrestZ359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall ArrestSystems, Subsystems and ComponentsZ359.
10、13-2009 Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Ab-sorbing Lanyards3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 adjustable positioning lanyard (APL), na compo-nent of a work positioning or fall restriction system (may beused for applications such as transitioning past an obstr
11、uctionduring ascent or descent).3.1.2 billet, nthe free (buckle hole) end of a belt or strapas opposed to the buckle end, which is designed to passthrough the buckle for closing.3.1.3 body belt attachment, na system of straps andbuckles which allow the harness wearer to use a body belt inconjunction
12、 with the harness.1These specifications are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 onElectrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2012. Published December 2012. Originallyappro
13、ved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F887 11. DOI:10.1520/F0887-12.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary
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15、nited States13.1.4 climber, ndevice used to assist in ascending anddescending wood poles or trees. Climbers generally consist ofleg iron, gaff, sleeves, straps and pads.3.1.5 dee-ring, D-ring, na steel straight-sided (no protru-sions along edge of dee-ring; see Fig. 1) forging in a circleconfigurati
16、on with an integral stirrup to accept the belt,assembled into a body belt for the purpose of accepting thesnaphooks of a positioning device.3.1.6 design test, n for arc and flame resistant materials,one made on a sample treated as representative of an industrialproduct; these tests will not generall
17、y be repeated in quantityproduction.3.1.7 dripping, nin electric arc testing, a material re-sponse evidenced by flowing of the fiber polymer, the fabric, orthe fabric coating, and the evidence of droplets from thematerial, that characterizes overall performance relative toreducing the transfer of he
18、at that is sufficient to cause asecond-degree burn.3.1.8 electric arc ignition, nas related to electric arcexposure, a response that causes the ignition of the materialwhich is accompanied by heat and light, and then subsequentburning for at least 5 s, or consumption of at least 25 % of theexposed t
19、est specimen area.3.1.9 fall arrest, nthe action or event of stopping a freefall or the instant where the downward free fall has beenstopped. (See ANSI Z359.0-2009.)3.1.10 fall restriction, nthe act of preventing or limitingfree fall from a work position, or while ascending or descend-ing a wood pol
20、e.3.1.11 full body harness, na component with a design ofstraps which is fastened about the person in a manner so as tocontain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over atleast the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders with meansfor attaching it to other components or sub-systems.3.1
21、.12 gaff, na component of a pole or tree climberattached to the climber shank, similar to a spur, which isshaped to permit the secure penetration of the pole or treetrunk.3.1.13 keeper, na component of the snaphook, used as alatching device and held in a closed position by a spring (seeFig. 2).3.1.1
22、4 leg iron, na component of a pole or tree climber.The base or frame of the climber consisting of a shank andstirrup section. (see Fig. 3 for illustration of a leg iron withattached gaff and sleeve).3.1.15 length adjusting device (LAD), na device designedto add or take up slack in an adjustable posi
23、tioning lanyard sothat the system will accommodate various circumferences.3.1.16 locking mechanism, na component of thesnaphook used in conjunction with the keeper to retain thekeeper in a closed position until intentionally released andopened. A snaphook thus equipped, becomes a “lockingsnaphook.”3
24、.1.17 locking snaphook, na snaphook with a lockingmechanism (see 3.1.16).3.1.18 nose, nthe curved end of the snaphook which thekeeper rests on. It is rounded and overlaps the keeper latch insuch a manner as to prevent the dee-ring from inadvertentlyreleasing the snaphook (see Fig. 2).3.1.19 part (bo
25、dy belt), load-bearing, na part of the bodybelt or positioning strap that, when in use with both snaphooksof the positioning strap engaged in one dee-ring of the bodybelt, will be required to support all or part of the mass of theuser. This includes all the material in the positioning strap, and,in
26、the case of the body belt, the material to which the dee-ringsare directly fastened, and the material of the buckle strap thatpasses across the wearers abdomen.3.1.19.1 DiscussionThis definition and the strength re-quirements described in 15.3.2 are designed to ensure that thebuckle strap is strong
27、enough to withstand certain emergencyconditions, but are not to be construed as approval of attachingboth snaphooks to the same dee-ring when working aloft.OSHA Subpart M (1926.502) prohibits working with twoload-bearing snaphooks in the same dee-ring unless snaphooksare of the locking type and desi
28、gned for such application.3.1.20 part (harness), load bearing, na component of aharness to which arrest forces are directly transmitted in theevent of a fall.3.1.21 permanent deformation, na deformation occurringbeyond the yield point so that the structure will not return to itsoriginal dimensions a
29、fter removal of the applied force.3.1.22 protector, gaff, na cap or guard designed to coverthe points of pole or tree gaffs to protect the gaffs from damageor from injuring people or from damaging equipment.3.1.23 shock absorbing lanyard, na lanyard containing acomponent whose primary function is to
30、 dissipate energy andlimit deceleration forces which the system imposes on the bodyduring fall arrest.3.1.24 stirrup, climber, nthe footrest of the pole or treeclimber.3.1.25 stirrup, snaphook/dee-ring, nthe closed rectangu-lar portion of the positioning strap snaphook, or body beltdee-ring (see Fig
31、. 1 and Fig. 2), that accepts the strap or beltmaterial in a permanent manner.3.1.26 wood pole fall restriction device (WPFRD), nadevice that when properly adjusted and combined with othersubcomponents and elements, allows the climber to remain athis or her work position with both hands free, and th
32、atFIG. 1 Typical Dee-RingF887 1212performs a fall restriction function if the climber loses contactbetween his or her gaffs and the pole.3.1.27 work positioning, nthe act of supporting the bodywith a positioning system for the purpose of working withhands free. (See ANSI Z359.0-2009.)4. Significance
33、 and Use4.1 The following personal tools or equipment covered bythese specifications are:4.1.1 Climbers and climber straps used to ascend anddescend poles and trees.4.1.2 Body belts and positioning devices utilized for workpositioning on poles, ladders, or structures.4.1.3 WPRFD and adjustable posit
34、ioning lanyards are usedas components of a work positioning and fall restriction systemand utilized in conjunction with a body belt.4.1.4 Full body harnesses and shock absorbing lanyardsutilized in preventing and arresting falls.4.2 Test methods included in these specifications are in-tended to prov
35、ide uniform test procedures.4.3 Snaphooks (non-locking)(not permitted by this stan-dard).FIG. 2 Components of Positioning StrapFIG. 3 Critical Stress Area of the ClimberF887 12134.3.1 Locking snaphooks (required by this standard) manu-factured to meet the requirements of these specifications,effecti
36、vely prevent rollout from occurring and are able to beoperated with one hand when working aloft.4.4 Illustrations are furnished only to amplify the text. Theyare not to be considered restrictive as to specific design details,except where so stated.4.5 Except for the restrictions set forth in these s
37、pecifica-tions because of design limitations, the use and maintenance ofthis equipment is beyond the scope of the standard.4.5.1 For this type of protective equipment, it is commonpractice and the responsibility of the manufacturer to provideinstructions regarding proper use, care and maintenance of
38、 theequipment and for the users employer to provide training inand procedures for the safe use of such equipment.POLE AND TREE CLIMBERS5. Classification5.1 Climbers covered under these specifications shall bedesignated as Type A, B, or C, as follows:5.1.1 Type AFixed length, non-adjustable, with per
39、ma-nently attached gaffs.5.1.2 Type BAdjustable length, with permanently attachedgaffs.5.1.3 Type CAdjustable length, with replaceable and in-terchangeable gaffs (that is, pole to tree).5.2 Climber straps covered under these specifications shallbe designated as Type A or B, as follows:5.2.1 Type AOn
40、e-piece straps that pass through the loopsor rings on climbers and buckle one end to the other.5.2.2 Type BTwo-piece ankle or bottom straps made sothat each section can be attached to the climber ring, leavingthe buckle end free to engage with the free billet end of theother piece.6. Ordering Inform
41、ation6.1 Orders for equipment under this specification shallinclude the following information:6.1.1 Nomenclature,6.1.2 Type,6.1.3 Material,6.1.4 Size, and6.1.5 Gaff type (pole or tree).6.2 The listing of equipment, types, and sizes is not intendedto mean that all shall necessarily be available from
42、themanufacturer; this listing signifies only that, if made, theequipment, types, and sizes shall conform to the details of thesespecifications.7. Pole and Tree Climbers7.1 Sizes:7.1.1 Type A shall be available in sizes from 14 to 22 in.(355.6 to 558.8 mm) in12 in. (12.7 mm) graduations.7.1.2 Types B
43、 and C shall be available with the sizeadjustment capability of 1434 to 21 in. (374.7 to 533.4 mm) byincrements of14 in. (6.4 mm).7.1.3 Adjustable climbers shall be equipped with positivelocking, length-adjusting sections that can be double lockedsecurely to the leg iron, permitting full compliance
44、withstandards established for fixed length climbers.7.2 Materials and PropertiesLeg irons manufactured uti-lizing quality alloy steel, aluminum or titanium alloys shallmeet the performance requirements of this standard. SAE4140, SAE 8630 and SAE 8640 steel alloys with quenched andtempered structure,
45、 2014 T6 aluminum alloy and Ti6AL4Vtitanium alloy are recommended.7.2.1 Materials other than those stated herein are permittedonly when it can be demonstrated by testing that all applicableperformance requirements of this standard are met and that thedurability, reliability and other properties pert
46、inent to theintended uses have been evaluated and determined suitable bytesting. Any restrictions on the use of such leg irons shall bemarked on the leg iron.7.3 ProcessingIf required, manufacturers shall use a heattreatment to provide the required characteristics of the leg iron.Overheating shall b
47、e avoided. Scaling, pitting, and surfacedecarbonization shall be removed on the inside critical sectionof the leg iron from 2 in. (50.8 mm) below the gaff to 6 in.(152.4 mm) above the gaff (see Fig. 3).7.4 DesignThe design of the climber shall be such that themaximum tensile stress at the point wher
48、e maximum stressoccurs when subjected to a fluctuating bending force of 300 lbf(1.34 kN) applied to the center of the stirrup section withsleeve in position shall be as indicated in the table below. Theclimber shall be held in the climbing position by the gaff andat the top of the climber with the s
49、leeve extended to provide a16 in. (406.4 mm) length.Leg Iron Max Tensile Stress, psi (MPa)Type ASteel 27 000 (185)Type BAluminum 9 000 (60)Type CTitanium 27 000 (185)7.5 FinishLeg irons shall be free of surface cracks andseams. All steel leg irons shall be finished with a rust-resistantcoating.7.6 Testing, Inspection and Marking:7.6.1 Testing:TABLE 1 Typical Material Properties for ClimbersFor Fixed GaffClimbersFor ReplaceableGaff ClimbersASteel:Elongation in 2 in. (5 cm), min 14 % 14 %AHardness 23 to 38 HRC 32 to 40 HRCA243 to 35
