Transcript ANSI - Region VII VPPPA

New ANSI Fall Protection
Standards
ANSI Z359.7 and ANSI Z359.14
Joe Brandel
Process Marketing Group
May 8, 2013
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New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z359.14 Self Retracting Devices
SUMMARY
•New terms
Effective August 20, 2012
•SRD, SRL-R, SRL-LE
•New classifications
•Class A, Class B
•New requirements
•Visual Indicator required, new test weight - 282 lbs. for SRL performance test
•Leading edge classification and testing
•Specific test criteria,
•Average arresting force
•Measured during testing, labeled on product
•New inspection requirements
•Factory authorized inspections, more frequent competent person inspections
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
New terms
•SRD = Self Retracting Devices, includes SRL’s, SRL-R’s and SRL-LE’s
•SRL= Self Retracting Lanyard (or Self Retracting Lifeline)
•SRL-R= SRL with integral rescue capabilities
•Examples of models: Sealed Bloks with retrieval winch
•SRL-LE= SRL with leading edge capability
•Examples of models: Ultra-Lok 3504500 and 3504600
Note- ANSI Z359.14 does not address SRL’s with RSQ feature,
tie-back SRL’s or twin type SRL’s
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
New classifications
•SRD’s with dynamic performance as follows:
•Class A= maximum arrest distance of 24 inches. Average arresting force
not to exceed 1350 lbs.
•Class B=maximum arrest distance of 54 inches. Average arresting force not
to exceed 900 lbs.
•Example: Ultra-Lok web and cable models, Sealed Bloks, Talons,
•User instructions and markings on product will identify which class
•Importance of classifications
•Help select appropriate SRD for the application. Clearance concerns and
anchorage point strengths are important issues to address.
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
New requirements
•Visual impact indicator
•Now required for all ANSI Z359.14 compliant SRD’s. Indicator shall be
readily visible.
•ALL DBI-SALA and Protecta SRD’s have visual indicator
•New test weight
•Test weight for dynamic performance test is now 282 lbs. The old test weight
was 220 lbs.
•282 lb. test weight represents a 310 lbs. person
•282 lbs. represents a conversion ratio of human weight to test weight of 1.1:1
(220 lbs. represented a conversion of 1.4:1)
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
Leading edge classification and testing
•Test set up
•Markings on products include minimum set back
distance and required clearance when falling over edge
•Compliant models: Leading edge Ultra-Lok models 3504500 and
3504600 (contain larger diameter cable and external energy absorber)
• Drop test video
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
Average arresting force
•What is this? Average of every data point over 500 lbs.
•Why is it important? Average arresting force more closely represents
what the attached user and the anchorage point are subjected to.
Compare this is maximum arresting force which includes one time spikes
or peaks in the force measurement.
•How do you know what average arresting force is for a particular
product?
•Labeling on product
•User instruction manual
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Average arresting force- data points over 500 lbs.
Peak Force
Average Force
500 lbs.
threshold
>500 lbs. time frame
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
New inspection requirements
•Before use inspection – same as before
•Competent person inspections
•Frequency based on type of use and conditions of use.
•Ranges from quarterly to annually.
•In the past, the competent person inspections were done annually
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ANSI Z359.14 Details
New inspection requirements
•Factory authorized inspections
•An in depth internal inspection by a factory authorized inspection entity
•This is in addition to the competent person inspection
• Requires specialized training by the factory
•Frequency is based on type of use and conditions of use. Ranges from
annually to every 5 years.
•In the past, CSG policy was to inspect device at least annually by competent
person. If device passed inspection, no factory inspection/ recertification was
required.
•To comply with ANSI Z359.14, SRD’s must have factory authorized
inspection performed!
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ANSI Z359.7 Qualification and Verification Testing Effective October 3, 2011
SUMMARY
(one year to comply)
• Requirements of ANSI Z359.7 must be met before any product can be
marked as “ANSI Compliant”. Plus applicable Z359 standard for that item
•Test laboratory must be in compliance with ISO 17025
•Complete standard must be complied with- not just selected sections
•Three ways that fall protection products can be tested to meet
requirements
•Certification will be available on-line
•Detailed proof of compliance to standards will be available upon request
•Verification testing every 5 years if mfg. has registered Quality program
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ANSI Z359.7 Details
• Product must comply with Z359.7 and applicable Z359 product standard
•Example = SRL’s must meet Z359.7 and Z359.14
•Example= Harnesses must meet Z359.7 and Z359.1
•Note- Product must be marked with compliance to applicable ANSI product standard – ANSI
Z359.14, or ANSI Z359.1 for example.
Note- CSG has determined that CSG product will also be marked with the following - “ISO
17025 accredited verification to ANSI Z359.7”
•Product must comply with complete standard
•Cannot pick and choose which portions to comply with
•Must comply with everything- performance, design, markings, inspections,
instructions, use, maintenance, etc.
•Product must comply with most current edition of the standard
•Example= Cannot indicate compliance to ANSI Z359.1-1992 version if we
made lanyard with non-3600 lb. gated hooks.
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ANSI Z359.7 Details
•Test lab must be in compliance with ISO 17025- General Requirements
for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
•Audited annually
•Accredited by outside agency
•The structure and all measuring equipment must be in compliance and
calibrated annually
•Test stand must meet stiffness and frequency requirements
•Test instruments must have correct level of sensitivity
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ANSI Z359.7 Details
•Qualification and verification testing must be done by one of the
following
•Third Party organization with compliant lab
•At manufacturers accredited lab if witnessed by representative of accredited
independent lab
•At manufacturers accredited lab and signed off and stamped by a
professional engineer and qualified person.
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ANSI Z359.7 Details
•Certification from Capital Safety will be available on line. This will be
signed and stamped
•Example : See next slide
•Upon request, we will provide proof of compliance
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Certificate of Compliance
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THANK YOU
Questions or Comments?
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