1. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z359.7 and ANSI Z359.14
Joe Brandel
Process Marketing Group
May 8, 2013

2. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z Self Retracting Devices Effective August 20, 2012
SUMMARY
New terms
SRD, SRL-R, SRL-LE
New classifications
Class A, Class B
New requirements
Visual Indicator required, new test weight 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

3. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z 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 and
Note- ANSI Z does not address SRL’s with RSQ feature,
tie-back SRL’s or twin type SRL’s

4. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z 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.

5. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z Details
New requirements
Visual impact indicator
Now required for all ANSI Z 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)

6. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z 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 and (contain larger diameter cable and external energy absorber)
Drop test video

7. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Video 007
energy absorber
SRL-LE
test
weight
leading edge
back up
line

8. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Video 017
test weight
SRL-LE
leading edge
back up line

9. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z 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

10. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Average arresting force- data points over 500 lbs.
Peak Force
Average Force
500 lbs. threshold
>500 lbs. time frame

11. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z 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

12. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z 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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14. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
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

15. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
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 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 Z version if we made lanyard with non-3600 lb. gated hooks.
You cannot comply with the product standard only. You must comply with Z359.7 in order to comply with the product standard.

16. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
ANSI Z359.7 Details
Test lab must be in compliance with ISO 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

17. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
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.

18. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
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

19. New ANSI Fall Protection Standards
Certificate of Compliance

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