Transcript Standards Development in Fall Protection

Canadian
Fall Protection Standards
Update
MSA WebCast
August 22, 2006
Presented by:
Joseph Feldstein
Manager Technical Services
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Englewood, CO
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What we will cover…
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Background of Canadian Standards
Association (CSA)
Revisions to current standards
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Safety Belts and Saddles
Full body harnesses
Shock absorbers and lanyards
Proposed revisions and new work items
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Anchorage Connectors
Descent Control Devices
Guide to Selection and Use
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Canadian Standards
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Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
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CSA Technical Advisory Committee for Fall
Protection
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Writes fall protection equipment standards
CSA Test & Certification Division
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Governed by Standards Council of Canada
Tests equipment to standards
Issues certification under CSA mark
Safety Equipment Institute (SEI)
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Equivalent test and certification body in the US
Issues certification under CSEI mark
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Canadian Fall Protection Standards
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Z259.1-05 - Body Belts and Saddles
Z259.2.1-98 – Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines and Rails
Z259.2.2-98 – Self-Retracting Devices
Z259.2.3-99 – Descent Control Devices
Z259.10-06 - Full Body Harnesses
Z259.11-05 – Energy Absorbers and Lanyards
Z259.12-01 – Connecting Components
Z259.13-04 – Flexible Horizontal Lifelines
Z259.14-01 – Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole
Climbing
Z259.16-04 – Design of Active Fall Protection Systems
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Recent CSA Standards Revised
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CSA Z259.1-05, “ Body Belts and
Saddles for Work Positioning & Travel
Restraint”
CSA Z259.10-06, “Full Body
Harnesses”
CSA Z259.11-05, “Shock Absorbers &
Lanyards”
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CSA Z259.1-05, “Body Belts and
Saddles for Work Positioning and
Travel Restraint”
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Supersedes previous edition of standard
Covers body belts and saddles
Belt Types
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Type 1: Lineman’s belt
Type 2: Belts for work positioning and travel restraint
Arborists’ saddles
References Z259.12-01
Deleted obsolete requirements
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CSA Z259.10-06 Full Body Harnesses
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Supersedes previous edition
What’s the same
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Classification scheme
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Class A:
Class D:
Class E:
Class L:
Class P:
Fall Arrest
Suspension and Controlled Descent
Limited Access
Ladder Climbing
Work Positioning
Test Procedures
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Head-first, feet-first drop tests
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CSA Z259.10-06 Full Body Harnesses
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What’s Changed
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Fall Arrest Indicator
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Connectors
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Load indicator
4 kN (900 lbf) activation force
Reference CSA Z259.12 Connector Standard
Class I connectors for A,D,E,L and P attachments
Fiber loops are acceptable
Test Mass & Capacity
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Test mass increases to 160 kg (352 lb)
Capacity increases to 175 kg (385 lb)
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CSA Z259.10-06 Full Body Harnesses
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Requirements for Integral Connection
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Labels and Instructions
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Energy absorbers and lanyards
Pictograms for each harness class
No more “A-arrow” on harness back straps
English and Canadian French required
Annex A
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Supplementary Information on care, inspection and
maintenance
Cautions and misuse conditions
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CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and
Lanyards
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“Energy Absorber” rather than “Shock
Absorber”
Heavyweight Classification
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E4 – Standard
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4 kN (900 lbf) [dry], 5 kN (1,125 lbf) [wet or cold],
6 kN (1,350 lbf) [frozen, hot]
Workers 45 kg (99 lb) to 115 kg (253 lb)
E6 – Heavy Worker
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6 kN (1,350 lbf) [dry], 7 kN (1,575) [wet or cold], 8 kN
(1,800 lbf) [frozen, hot]
Workers 90 kg (198 lb) to 175 kg (385 lb)
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CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and
Lanyards
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Positioning and Fall Arrest Lanyards
Together in One Standard
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Final strength and elevated temperature
test requirements for energy absorbers
have been revised
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Reference to CSA Z259.12-01 for
connecting components
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CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and
Lanyards
Lanyard Classifications
A – Rope Lanyard
B - Web Lanyard
C – Wire Rope Lanyard
D – Positioning Lanyard
E – Chain Positioning Lanyard
F – Adjustable Positioning Lanyard
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CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and
Lanyards
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Testing
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Flammability – Class D
Abrasion – Class D
Web & Frozen Tensile Strength – Class D
Dynamic Drop – Class D
Dynamic Drop (eyebolt) – Class A, B, C, E & F
Dynamic Drop (beam) – Class A, B & C
Residual Static Strength – Class A, B, C, D, E & F
Adjustable Lanyard Slippage – Class A, B, D & E
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Effective Date for Revised Standards
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Phase in period
Products
previously
certified will be
removed from
Certified
Products List
unless they are
re-certified
under the
current standard
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Z259.1-05
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Z259.10-06 June 1, 2007
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Z259.11-05 April 1, 2007
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April 1, 2007
OVER THE HORIZON: Proposed
Revisions and New Work Items
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Z259.15-XX, Anchorage Connectors
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Z259.2.3, Descent Control Devices
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Fall Protection Guideline
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CSA Z259.15-XX, “Anchorage
Connectors”
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Anchorage Connectors are used to connect
the worker’s PPE to a suitable structural
anchor
Examples of Typical Anchorage Connectors:
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Straps & cables
Carabiners and large snahooks
Beam trolleys & sliders
D-rings & D-bolts
Davit Systems
Tripods
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CSA Z259.15-XX, “Anchorage
Connectors”
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Increased gate strength requirements
over those of CSA Z259.12-01 for
anchorage connectors with operable
gates
Test methods to enable safe use of
anchorage connectors which bend or
deform under load
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Revision to CSA Z259.2.3-99, “Descent
Control Devices”
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Improvements in Safety and Testing
Simplified Classification Scheme
Summary of Proposed Revision
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Type 1: Automatic operation with integral descent line
Type 2: Manually operated with integral descent line
Type 3: Manually operated with non-integral descent
line
Both Types 2 & 3 will be equipped with hands-free
locking and panic locking elements
Testing performed at speed to verify performance and
strength
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CSA Guideline for Selection and Use of
Fall Protection Equipment
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Guidance document rather than standard
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Written for end users
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Safety directors, supervisors, trainers, at-risk workers
Illustrated guidelines to aid in safe practice
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Non-mandatory reference material
Performing a fall hazard assessment
Putting together a fall protection system
Equipment compatibility
Training
Inspection
Schedule for Publication
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Estimated for completion in Q4 2007
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Learning more about Canadian Fall
Protection Standards
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Availability of Standards
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Online at www.shopcsa.ca to purchase
Meetings of CSA
Public meetings held at least twice per year
throughout the Canadian Provinces
 Contact CSA for meeting dates and locations
 Online at www.csa-international.org
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Question & Answer Period
Update on Canadian Fall Protection
Equipment Standards
MSA WebCast
August 23, 2006
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Thanks for your participation!
Joseph Feldstein
Manager Technical Services
MSA Fall Protection
2250 South Tejon Street
Englewood, CO 80110
Ph: (303) 975-2304
Fax: (303) 934-9960
Email: [email protected]
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