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Fall Protection Standards Update for the
US Department of Energy
Fall Protection Standards Update for the
US Department of EnergyMSA WebCastJune 19, 2007
Presented by:
Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services
Mine Safety Appliances Company
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Today’s WebCast TopicsToday’s WebCast Topics
Update on the New ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standards
Review of ASTM F887-05 Standard for Fall Protection in High Voltage Electrical Environments
Rescue and Retrieval after a Fall Event Question and Answer Session
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An Update on the Proposed New ANSI Z359 StandardAn Update on the Proposed New ANSI Z359 Standard What we will cover:
Background Information The “Family of Standards”
Summary of proposed new standards Highlights of new requirements
Schedule for Release Estimated Date for Publication Effective Date
Compliance Information
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Background to the New Z359 StandardsBackground to the New Z359 Standards Original standard published in 1992
First General Industry fall protection standard First to use the “systems” approach to fall arrest
equipment
Revised in 1999 Few changes were made Incorporated into many industrial fall protection
programs
Revised and Expanded in 2006 Public comment ended in March 2007 ANSI approval in progress
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The Family of StandardsThe Family of Standards Z359.0 - “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for
Fall Protection and Fall Arrest” Z359.1 – “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall
Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components”
Z359.2 – “Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program”
Z359.3 – “Safety Requirements for Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems”
Z359.4 – “Safety Requirements for Assisted Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components”
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ANSI Z359.0 - “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest”
ANSI Z359.0 - “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest”
A lexicon of fall protection terms used in the other standards
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ANSI Z359.1 – “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components”
ANSI Z359.1 – “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components”
Snaphook and carabiner gate strength will increase to 3,600 pounds
Twin-leg fall arrest lanyards will be tested to 5,000 pounds at the junction where the lanyard legs come together
Frontal attachment elements on full body harnesses are now included for limited fall arrest
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ANSI Z359.2 – “Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program”
ANSI Z359.2 – “Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program” Requirements for fall hazard assessments at the workplace Creating a fall protection plan for each worksite Design requirements for fall protection systems in new
facilities Criteria for anchorage systems Inspection, maintenance and storage of fall protection
equipment Rope access Rescue planning and procedures Incident Investigations Training and assessment
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ANSI Z359.3 – “Work Positioning and Travel Restraint”ANSI Z359.3 – “Work Positioning and Travel Restraint”
Full body harnesses equipped with attachment elements for positioning or restraint
Lanyards for positioning and restraint applications
Suspension seats
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ANSI Z359.4 – “Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components”ANSI Z359.4 – “Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components”
Rescue harnesses Anchorage connectors for use in rescue Personnel hoists Descent control devices Rope tackle blocks Self-retracting lanyards with integral
rescue capability
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ANSI Z359 StandardsSchedule for ReleaseANSI Z359 StandardsSchedule for Release
Approval date date ANSI approves document May 2007
Publication date date ASSE starts publication about the end of June 2007
Effective date date the standards take effect October 15, 2007
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ANSI Z359 StandardsCompliance InformationANSI Z359 StandardsCompliance Information The ANSI Z359 standards are voluntary
consensus standards and compliance is not mandated by law.
DOE facilities will have the option when to phase in the requirements of the new standards.
The Z359 Committee has delayed the effective date of these standards
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ANSI Z359 StandardsMore InformationANSI Z359 StandardsMore Information For additional information on the requirements of
the new standards, refer to the MSA White Paper, "A Review of Upcoming Changes to the ANSI Z359.1 Fall Arrest Standard," posted on the MSA website at this location:
http://www.msanorthamerica.com/webcasts.html To purchase copies of the new standards,
contact the American Society of Safety Engineers, Des Plaines, IL and online at: www.asse.org.
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Understanding the New ASTM F887-05 Standard for
Personal Climbing Equipment
Understanding the New ASTM F887-05 Standard for
Personal Climbing Equipment
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A Review of the New StandardA Review of the New Standard
What we will cover: Scope of the Standard Who Needs to Know and How to Use Equipment Specifications Equipment Testing Applications for the New Standard Role of Third Party Certification MSA Products
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ASTM F887-05 Scope of the StandardASTM F887-05 Scope of the Standard Product Specifications
Pole & Tree Climbers Climber Straps Body Belts Positioning Straps Full Body Harnesses Shock Absorbing Lanyards
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ASTM F887-05 Scope of the StandardASTM F887-05 Scope of the Standard Acceptance Test Procedures
Material Properties Strength Testing
Performance Criteria Arc Resistance Full Body Harnesses Shock Absorbing Lanyards
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ASTM F887-05Who Needs to Know About This Standard?
ASTM F887-05Who Needs to Know About This Standard?
Affected Industries Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Telecom and Broadcast Industry Tree Trimmers
Wherever workers are exposed to hazards of falls while in proximity to energized electrical sources
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ASTM F887-05Who Needs to Know About This Standard?
ASTM F887-05Who Needs to Know About This Standard? Personnel
Safety Directors and Supervisors
Engineering Professionals
Purchasing Managers At-Risk Workers
Not necessarily limited to climbers, also refers to personal protective equipment (PPE) used in aerial lifts
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ASTM F887-05How to Use This Standard ASTM F887-05How to Use This Standard To Specify Equipment
“Ordering Information” included with each product category
To Verify Compliance Marking requirements identified for each
product covered in the standard How to Order the Standard
Contact ASTM website – www.astm.org Contact ASTM customer service –
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Product SpecificationsProduct Specifications
Pole & Tree Climbers
Climber Straps Body Belts Positioning Straps Full Body Harnesses Shock Absorbing
Lanyards
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Pole and Tree ClimbersPole and Tree Climbers
Classification Sizes Materials &
Properties Processing Design Finish Inspection, Marking
& Testing
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Body BeltsBody Belts
Classification Sizes Material & Properties Design Test Methods
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Positioning StrapsPositioning Straps
Sizes Materials &
Properties Hardware Design Finish Test Methods Inspection, Marking
and Testing
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Full Body HarnessesFull Body Harnesses
Classification Type A – full body Type B – full body with
Belt
Sizes Short , Regular, Tall
and Extra Tall
Materials Webbing 7,000 lbf
minimum strength
ANSI Z359.1
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Shock Absorbing LanyardsShock Absorbing Lanyards
Classification Type A – separation of
woven material Type B – stretching of
woven material
Sizes Minimum lengths
Connectors Locking snaphooks or
carabiners Sewn fiber loops
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Product Testing: Harnesses and Shock Absorbing LanyardsProduct Testing: Harnesses and Shock Absorbing Lanyards Electric Arc Exposure Testing
ASTM F1958/F 1958M Post Arc-Exposure Testing
ANSI Z359.1 Fall Arrest Components Dynamic Drop Test
Testing confirms that the equipment will continue to function after exposure to an electric arc flash of very high intensity
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Electric Arc PerformanceElectric Arc Performance
Test Method ASTM F 1958/ F 1958M “Standard Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-Flame-Resistant materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins”
Relevance to Fall Protection PPE Worn over outerwear Protection against flame and melting
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Drop TestingDrop Testing
Performed as soon as possible after electric arc test
For Harnesses: 6 ft free-fall distance with 220 lb rigid test torso Head-first and feet-first drops
For Lanyards: 6 ft free-fall distance with 220 lb rigid test
mass 900 lbf maximum arrest force 42 in maximum elongation
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Value Added by the New StandardValue Added by the New Standard Improved methods for evaluating fall
protection equipment used in an electrical hazards environment
Additional assurance that equipment will function to arrest a fall after thermal shock of a high-energy arc flash
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Applications for Equipment Certified to ASTM F887-05Applications for Equipment Certified to ASTM F887-05 Utility linesmen Construction workers exposed to
energized electrical sources Maintenance and repair personnel
working in electrical vaults Tree trimmers working in proximity to
high voltage power lines
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Importance of Third Party CertificationImportance of Third Party Certification Independent testing and certification of
equipment to the standard Validation of manufacturer’s quality
management system Regular verification testing to assure
ongoing compliance Provisions for recall in the event of
non-compliance
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MSA Products Meeting the ASTM F887-05 StandardMSA Products Meeting the ASTM F887-05 Standard MSA ArcSafe™ Full
Body Harnesses and Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI)
Contact your local MSA distributor or visit the MSA website at:
www.msanet.com
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Fall Protection RescuePlanning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval
Fall Protection RescuePlanning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval
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Fall Arrest and RescueFall Arrest and Rescue
Self-Rescue Assisted Rescue
and Evacuation Planning for the
Event Selecting the Right
Equipment Training for Rescue
Personnel
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Rescue PlanningRescue Planning
Planning for rescue is part of the total fall protection program
The Rescue Plan Rescue Procedures Rescue Procedures are linked to your
Fall Protection Procedures
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Rescue Planning (continued)Rescue Planning (continued)
The Role of Emergency Services Questions to be considered before relying on
professional emergency services The employers responsibility
Medical Considerations in Post-Fall Rescue First aid for rescue personnel Your first priority – quick safe transport Preventing suspension trauma
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Rescue EquipmentRescue Equipment
Historical and current trends Alpine techniques Modern industrial
rescue equipment Selecting the right
equipment for the job No one-size-fits-all Contact your rescue
equipment manufacturer
MSA Rescue Utility SystemMSA Rescue Utility System
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Rescue Equipment StandardsRescue Equipment Standards
NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) Synthetic fiber ropes Rescue harnesses Accessory equipment
ANSI Z359.4-2007 Rescue harnesses Rescue lanyards Anchorage connectors Descender devices Three-Way rescuers Rescue Hoists
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Rescue TrainingRescue Training
Training and Competency Training + Assessment
= Competency
ANSI Z359.2 - Training Requirements for Rescue “Authorized Rescuer” “Competent Rescuer”
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Rescue Training (continued)Rescue Training (continued)
Practice, Practice, Practice Training as a team Assessment Simulations
Training Resources In-House
Professionals Governmental
Agencies Private Contractors
and Consultants
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Raising the Bar for Rescue PreparednessRaising the Bar for Rescue Preparedness Rescue is part of a managed fall
protection program Rescue is a pre-planned event Select the right equipment for your
applications Seek professional training for your
team Practice for the worst case
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Thank you for your participation!
Thank you for your participation!For further information, contact:
Joseph FeldsteinMSA Fall Protection
2250 South Tejon StreetEnglewood, CO 80110
Ph: (303) 975-2304Fax: (303) 934-9960
Email: [email protected]
