Ansi Z359 Standards: A Fall Protection Guidebook: Quiz Cards

ANSI Z359 Standards: A Fall Protection February 2014
Guidebook by Kevin Wilcox LJB Inc.
ANSI Z359 STANDARDS: A FALL

PROTECTION GUIDEBOOK
Indiana Safety Conference February 2014
KEVIN WILCOX, P.E., C.S.P. - PRINCIPAL

[email protected]; PHONE: (937) 259-5039
QUIZ CARDS
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QUIZ CARDS
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LEARNING OBECTIVES
Summarize key changes from the ANSI Z359-2007

standards
Describe recent and upcoming changes to the Z359 Fall

Protection Code
Explain how to best incorporate new standards into your

program
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CALL TO ACTION
1. Evaluate your existing systems
2. Consider changes to your training
3. Inform workers of key changes to standards
4. Determine which of the case studies apply to your

organization and apply lessons learned
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WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
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AGENDA
Background regulations and standards
Which standard is current?
Sample scenarios
Overview of current and proposed fall protection standards
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OSHA VS. ANSI
OSHA VS. ANSI
Is the law Voluntary standard

Regulations are created State-of-the-art
through the legislative requirements
process Created by experts from all
Significant challenge in sides of the industry,
creating and updating including OSHA
regulations
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AUDIENCE QUESTION
Does your policy reference ANSI standards?
O Draft Proposed Safety and Health Program Rule (core elements of a health and safety program); interpretation letters & memos; compliance directives
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H General Industry (1910) Construction (1926)
A Subpart D (1910) walking and working surfaces Subpart M (1926) fall protection
Proposed subpart D (1910) walking and working surfaces

Subpart X (1926) stairs and ladders
Proposed subpart I (1910) personal protective fall equipment
(New proposed documents released in May 2010)
Subpart L (1926) scaffolding
Subpart F (1910) powered and vehicle-mounted work platform and Subpart R (1926) steel erection
manlifts
1910.66 Appendix C fall protection for Subpart F Subpart N (1926) cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and
conveyors
Subpart J (1910) permit-required confined spaces

Subpart E (1926) personal protective & life saving equipment
Subpart N (1910) material handling and storage

Subpart C (1926) general safety & health provisions
Subpart R (1910) electric power generation and telecommunications

Subpart S (1926) underground construction (tunnels)
STD 1-1.13 Fall protection in general industry (frequency of hazard

exposure used to determine abatement) Subpart V (1926) power transmission and distribution
ANSI A14 series ladders (portable & fixed) ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 fork lifts
ANSI A92 series lifts
General Industry Construction
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A
N ANSI Z359.1-1992 fall arrest equipment
S ANSI Z359-2007 effective date: (11/24/07)
I ANSI Z359.6, .12., .13 effective (11/16/09)
ANSI A10.32 fall protection equipment
ANSI Z359.7-2011 & Z359.14-2012
ANSI A10 series safety in construction and demolition
ANSI Z359 component standards under development
ANSI A1264 series walking working surfaces and stairs
ANSI/IWCA I14.1 window cleaning safety
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S

(New proposed documents released in May 2010)
manlifts
conveyors




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A
ANSI A10.32-2012 personal fall protection
ANSI Z359.7-2011 & Z359.14-2012
S

(both documents originally proposed in April 1990)
manlifts
conveyors




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A
ANSI Z359.7-2011 & Z359.14-2012
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S

(both documents originally proposed in April 1990)
manlifts
conveyors




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A
ANSI Z359.7-2011 & Z359.14-2012
TOTAL FALL FATALITIES
900 810 822 827 847

734 770
800 721
691 716 706 719 696 700 681
700 651 645 646 668
600
FATALITIES
500
400
300
200
100
0
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011
YEAR
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries 1818
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TOTAL FALL FATALITIES
900 810 822 827 847

734 770
800 721
691 716 706 719 696 700 681
700 651 645 646 668
600
FATALITIES
500
400
300
200
100
0
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011
YEAR
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries 1919
REGULATION HISTORY
1971 29CFR 1910 Subpart D was adopted
May 2010 OSHA issues proposed subparts D & I
June 2014? Adopted into law?
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WHY UPDATE THE REGULATION?
Prevent 20 workplace fatalities per year

This is less than 10%
Prevent more than 3,700 injuries per year

Reflect current industry practices and standards
Harmonize with other OSHA regulations
Provide greater compliance flexibility
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PROPOSED OSHA 1910: KEY ISSUES
Items of interest
Duty to provide fall protection at specific locations
List of abatement options
Requirement for fall hazard surveys
Notable omissions
STD 1-1.13
Recent ANSI updates
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AGENDA
Sample scenarios
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WHICH STANDARD IS CURRENT?
Past (pre November 2007)

ANSI Z359.1-1992(R1999)
Harnesses
Lanyards
PEA
Self-retracting devices
Etc.
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Present (November 2007 to 2013)

ANSI Z359 component standards, where applicable
ANSI Z359.12-2009 (connectors)
ANSI Z359.13-2013 (personal energy absorbers and

lanyards)
ANSI Z359.14-2012 (Self-retracting devices)
ANSI Z359.1-2007, when component standard does not exist

Examples: harnesses, anchorage connector straps,
vertical lifelines, fall arrestors
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AUDIENCE QUESTION
What portion of your lanyards and SRDs meet current standards?
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Future (2014 and beyond)

ANSI Z359 component standards
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Equipment Type Most Current Standard Proposed/Future
Full-body harness Z359.1 Z359.11
Connectors Z359.12
PEA and lanyards Z359. 13
Self-retracting devices Z359.14
Vertical lifelines Z359.1 Z359.15
Ladder climbing devices Z359.1 Z359.16
Horizontal lifelines Z359.1 Z359.17

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Anchorage connectors Z359.1 Z359.18
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AGENDA
Sample scenarios
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CASE STUDY #1
Organization is still using connectors that meet ANSI

Z359.1-1992 (R1999) standard
The issues:
Gate strength was 220 lbs. (front) and 350 lbs. (side)
Bending of connector not addressed
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CASE STUDY #1
The solution
Existing connectors safe,
new connectors safer
Gate strength now 3,600 lbs.
(front and side)
Use connectors that meet
Z359.1-2007 or Z359.12-2009
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CASE STUDY #2
Organization is still using lanyards that meet ANSI Z359.1-

2007 or earlier standards
The issues:
Test mass for energy absorbers being increased to 282 lbs.
No equipment manufacturer has recalled a lanyard
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CASE STUDY #2
The solution
Use ANSI Z359.13-2013 rated lanyard and/or limit use of pre-
2009 lanyards to 130 to 242 lbs.
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CASE STUDY #3
Leading edge application for SRLs and VLLs
The issues:
Some SRLs do not work in a horizontal arrangement
Energy absorber is located close to the anchorage instead
of close to body
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CASE STUDY #3
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CASE STUDY #3
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CASE STUDY #3
The solution
For SRLs, purchase equipment
that meets the ANSI Z359.14-
2012 standard
For VLLs, provide protection to
lifeline and keep energy
absorber close to body
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CASE STUDY #4
A company decides that ballast style anchorage is the

best solution
The issues:
There is not an ANSI Z359 standard that addresses this yet
These systems are dependent on the surface and other
conditions
In many cases, they move
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CASE STUDY #4
The solution
Critically evaluate and get site-specific data
It will be at least several months before this is addressed in
ANSI Z359.18-20XX
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CASE STUDY #5
Proprietary horizontal system is needed
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CASE STUDY #5
The issues:
There is not an ANSI Z359 standard that addresses this yet
Price by turnkey installers can vary greatly
Bridging documents are often absent
The solution
Critically evaluate, have a preliminary design and prepare a
specification to qualify systems
It will be months before they are addressed in ANSI Z359.17
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CASE STUDY #6
Horizontal lifelines desired, and the workers weight

exceeded 250 pounds
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CASE STUDY #6
The issues:
Most proprietary horizontal lifeline systems are only intended
for a 220 lbs (100kg) user weight (European standards)
Test mass for energy absorbers being increased to 282 lbs.
The solution
De-rate horizontal lifeline or use new lanyards that meet ANSI
Z359.13-2013
Verify the maximum user weight for your specific system
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CASE STUDY #7
Load testing seems to be

needed for my system
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CASE STUDY #7
The issues:
The only information in an ANSI standard (I14.1) has been
withdrawn and addresses this incompletely
What do I load it to and will this load damage it?
What should I load test?
The solution
Prepare a project-specific load testing manual and plan
It will be at least 1-2 years before ANSI (Z359.6) addresses this
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CASE STUDY #8
No documentation exists for an existing horizontal lifeline

system
Workers need to use it for an upcoming maintenance project
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CASE STUDY #8
The solution: system certification

Follow guidelines in ANSI Z359.6
Appropriate for identified hazards?
Adequate anchorages and structural support?
Appropriate use and rescue procedures?
Appropriate training for users?
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CERTIFICATION RECORD
Design Construction Operations Training Inspection
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AGENDA
Sample scenarios
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ANSI Z359-2007 FAMILY OF STANDARDS
Z359.0: Definitions and nomenclature
Z359.1: Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems
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
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ANSI Z359-2009 FAMILY OF STANDARDS
Z359.6: Specifications and design requirements for active

fall-protection systems
Z359.12: Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest

Systems
Z359.13: Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing

Lanyards (updated in 2013)
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RECENT Z359 STANDARDS
ANSI Z359.7-2011
Requirements for Third-Party & Self-Certification for Personal
Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
ANSI Z359.14-2012
Safety Requirements for Self Retracting Devices
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FUTURE Z359 STANDARDS
ANSI Z359.8-20XX
Rope Access Systems
ANSI Z359.9-20XX
Safety Requirements/Personal Equipment for Protection
Against Falls - Descending Devices
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FUTURE Z359 STANDARDS
ANSI Z359.11-20XX
Safety Requirements for Full Body Harness
ANSI Z359.15-20XX
Safety Requirements for Vertical Lifelines and Fall Arrestors
ANSI Z359.16-20XX
Safety Requirements for Ladder Climbing Systems
ANSI Z359.17-20XX
Safety Requirements for Horizontal Lifelines
ANSI Z359.18-20XX
Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors
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QUIZ CARDS
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QUIZ CARDS
True or false: The current OSHA fall protection general

industry regulation was adopted in the early 1970s.
TRUE
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QUIZ CARDS
True or false: The ANSI Z359 standards are being

rewritten as component-based standards.
TRUE
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QUIZ CARDS
True or false: Load testing is needed to certify all active

fall protection systems.
FALSE
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ANSI Z359 STANDARDS: A FALL

PROTECTION GUIDEBOOK
Indiana Safety Conference February 2014
KEVIN WILCOX, P.E., C.S.P. - PRINCIPAL

[email protected]; PHONE: (937) 259-5039
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ANSI Z359 Standards:
A Fall Protection Guidebook
Indiana Safety & Health Conference February 2014
Thank you for choosing to attend this session. I am committed to making the time you spend in this
session worthwhile, so please ask questions throughout my presentation. I will also be available after my
session to continue discussions if necessary.
With recent and forthcoming changes to the ANSI Z359 fall protection standards, the landscape of the fall
protection industry is changing. During this presentation you will learn about these changes and how they
will impact your organization's fall protection program.
Presentation Outline:
I. Background
Statistics
Regulations and standards overview
II. Equipment standards
Current
Future
III. Sample scenarios
Issues and solutions
IV. Overview of current and proposed standards
ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code
V. Call to action
If you would like to receive more information about this presentation, please give me a call or send me an
email. Again, thanks for being here.
Kevin Wilcox, P.E., C.S.P. LJB Inc.

Principal
(937) 259-5039
[email protected]
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Guidebook by Kevin Wilcox LJB Inc.

ANSI Z359 STANDARDS: A FALL

KEVIN WILCOX, P.E., C.S.P. - PRINCIPAL

Summarize key changes from the ANSI Z359-2007

Describe recent and upcoming changes to the Z359 Fall

Explain how to best incorporate new standards into your

1. Evaluate your existing systems

2. Consider changes to your training

3. Inform workers of key changes to standards

4. Determine which of the case studies apply to your

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Background regulations and standards

Which standard is current?

Overview of current and proposed fall protection standards

OSHA VS. ANSI

OSHA VS. ANSI

Is the law Voluntary standard

Proposed subpart D (1910) walking and working surfaces

Subpart L (1926) scaffolding

Subpart J (1910) permit-required confined spaces

Subpart N (1910) material handling and storage

Subpart R (1910) electric power generation and telecommunications

STD 1-1.13 Fall protection in general industry (frequency of hazard

General Industry Construction

Proposed subpart D (1910) walking and working surfaces

Subpart L (1926) scaffolding

Subpart J (1910) permit-required confined spaces

Subpart N (1910) material handling and storage

Subpart R (1910) electric power generation and telecommunications

STD 1-1.13 Fall protection in general industry (frequency of hazard

General Industry Construction

Proposed subpart D (1910) walking and working surfaces

Subpart L (1926) scaffolding

Subpart J (1910) permit-required confined spaces

Subpart N (1910) material handling and storage

Subpart R (1910) electric power generation and telecommunications

STD 1-1.13 Fall protection in general industry (frequency of hazard

General Industry Construction

Proposed subpart D (1910) walking and working surfaces

Subpart L (1926) scaffolding

Subpart J (1910) permit-required confined spaces

Subpart N (1910) material handling and storage

Subpart R (1910) electric power generation and telecommunications

STD 1-1.13 Fall protection in general industry (frequency of hazard

General Industry Construction

TOTAL FALL FATALITIES

900 810 822 827 847

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries 1818

TOTAL FALL FATALITIES

900 810 822 827 847

1971 29CFR 1910 Subpart D was adopted

May 2010 OSHA issues proposed subparts D & I

June 2014? Adopted into law?