We need your consent to use the individual data so that you can see information about your interests, among other things. Click "OK" to give your consent.
Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
Translate name
STANDARD published on 15.11.2016
Designation standards: ASTM F887-16
Note: WITHDRAWN
Publication date standards: 15.11.2016
SKU: NS-676319
The number of pages: 32
Approximate weight : 96 g (0.21 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
Keywords:
adjustable positioning lanyard, body belts, climber, climbing equipment, dee-rings, energy absorbing lanyard, gate/keeper, harnesses, lanyards, length adjusting device, locking snaphook, positioning strap, stirrup, wood pole fall restriction device,, ICS Number Code 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment)
1. Scope | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification testing of the following: Climbers, Climber straps, Climber Pads, Climber Footplates, Body Belts, Work Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners, Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD), Arborist Saddle, Harnesses, Energy Absorbing Lanyards. These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles, trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and energy absorbing lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame. 1.2 Equipment may fall within one of the following categories: 1.2.1 Fall (Travel) Restraint—Prevents a user from reaching a fall hazard (allow 0 fall distance). 1.2.2 Work Positioning—Allows a 2 ft maximum free fall distance. 1.2.3 Fall Arrest—Allows a 6 ft maximum free fall distance with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb. Note 1: Under certain conditions and with the use of equipment
designed for such conditions, a 12-ft free-fall distance with a
maximum arrest force of 1800 lb is allowed.
1.2.4 Suspension—Allows 0 free-fall distance while supporting the user’s weight. 1.2.5 Fall Restriction—to prevent or limit free fall from a work position or while ascending/descending a wood pole. 1.3 Three types of climbers, (Types A, B, and C) and two types of climber straps, Types (A and B) are covered. 1.4 Two types of body belts, (Types A and B) are covered. 1.5 Eight types of work positioning devices: three positioning straps, (Types A, B, and C), three adjustable-positioning lanyards, (Types A, B and C) and two nonadjustable positioning lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered. 1.6 Two types of WPFRD, (Types A and AB) are covered. 1.7 Arborist saddle, (Type A) Work Positioning and Suspension are covered. 1.8 Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered. 1.9 Two types of energy absorbing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered. 1.10 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.11 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.1.4, 15.3, 15.4, 16.2, 17.2, 18.4, 21.2, 22, 23, and 25 of this standard: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2. Referenced Documents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Do you want to be sure about the validity of used regulations?
We offer you a solution so that you could use valid and updated legislative regulations.
Would you like to get more information? Look at this page.
Latest update: 2024-05-10 (Number of items: 2 898 481)
© Copyright 2024 NORMSERVIS s.r.o.