ANSI ASSE Z359.6-2016 pdf download.Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems
1.2.5 The use of singular nouns may also include the plural (and vice versa), when the context allows.
1.2.6 The use of the term anchorage may also in- clude the term anchorage connector, and vice ver- sa, when the context of the requirement applies to design strength.
1.2.7 Within this standard, “shall” is used to ex- press a requirement that must be obliged in order to comply with the standard;“should” is used to ex- press a recommendation, which is advised but not required; and“may” is used to express an option, which is permissible within the limits of the stan- dard. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as re- quirements. Legends to equations and figures are considered requirements. 1.2.8 E-column commentary that accompanies sections does not include requirements or alterna- tive requirements; the purpose of the E-column is to separate requirements of the standard from the explanatory commentary and informative material.
1.3.1 This standard does not specify design or performance requirements for active fall protec- tion equipment components or systems when there exists a standard, within the ANSI/ASSE Z359 Fall Protection Code, that details qualification and veri- fication testing for the component or system. Quali- fication and verification testing of ANSI/ASSE Z359 components and systems shall meet the require- ments of the relevant component or system stan- dard and the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Components or systems shall not be marked as be- ing in compliance with this standard as a substitute when another relevant ANSI/ASSE Z359 standard exists.
1.3.2 This standard does not cover the design of passive fall protection systems, such as guardrails and safety nets, except when passive systems are also designed to serve as an anchorage for an ac- tive fall protection system.
4.2.1 General. Fall protection equipment compo- nents used in the design of active fall protection systems shall meet the requirements of their ap- plicable ANSI/ASSE Z359 component standard. When an ANSI/ASSE Z359 standard does not exist for a particular component, specifications shall be provided that describe the component’s functional performance requirements, so that it may either be manufactured or a substitution with an equivalent component be sourced.
4.2.2 Compatibility. All directly connected compo- nents of an active fall protection system shall be compatible, such that they perform as intended and cannot unintentionally disengage on their own during the use of the system or during a fall event. Equipment and hardware for all components of an active fall protection system shall be specified to provide compatible connections. Combining equip- ment from different manufacturers is permitted as long as the components are compatible.
4.2.3 Wire Rope. Wire rope shall be constructed of galvanized carbon steel strands or stainless steel strands. Carbon steel wire rope shall conform to ASTM A1023/A1023M. Stainless steel wire rope shall conform to ASTM A492-95.
4.2.4 Synthetic Rope and Webbing. Synthetic rope and webbing shall be made from pure, non- recycled synthetic material having the strength, ag- ing，abrasion and heat resistance characteristics equivalent or superior to polyamide or polyester. Synthetic materials other than those stated herein are permitted only when it can be demonstrated by testing that all requirements of this standard are met and, additionally, that the durability, reliability and other properties pertinent to the intended uses have been evaluated and determined suitable by testing. Any restrictions shall be marked on the sys- tem.
4.2.5 Energy Absorbers. Energy absorbers, in- cluding personal energy absorbers, self-retracting devices and horizontal lifeline energy absorbers, shall sacrificially dissipate the kinetic energy gener- ated during a fall. They shall not release the energy that they have stored back into the system or user. This requirement does not apply to the wire or syn- thetic rope of a horizontal lifeline system.ANSI ASSE Z359.6-2016 pdf download
