American National Standard: ANSI/ASSE Z359.3-2007 Safety Requirements For Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
ANSI/ASSE Z359.3-2007
Safety Requirements for Positioning
and Travel Restraint Systems
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ANSI/ASSE Z359.3 – 2007
American National Standard
Safety Requirements for

Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems
Secretariat
American Society of Safety Engineers

1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-2187
Approved May 31, 2007
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Foreword (This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z359.3-2007.)
This standard, national in scope, was developed by an Accredited Standards Committee functioning under
the procedures of the American National Standards Institute, with the American Society of Safety Engineers
(ASSE) as secretariat.
It is intended that every employer whose operations fall within the scope and purpose of the standard will
adopt the guidelines and requirements detailed in this standard.
The need for this standards activity grew out of the continuing development of a series of fall protection re-
lated standards. The focus is to tie the elements of those standards together and provide the tools with which
employers may develop the programs that incorporate those elements. This standard also brings together
the administrative requirements of those fall protection standards. It should be noted, as in all Z359-series
standards, that this standard applies to all occupational and non-occupational activities except those in SIC
Division C (construction). It also is not intended to apply to sports activities such as mountaineering.
Neither the standards committee, nor the secretariat, states that this standard is perfect or in its ultimate
form. It is recognized that new developments are to be expected, and that revisions of the standard will
be necessary as the state-of-the-art progresses and further experience is gained. It is felt, however, that
uniform guidelines for fall protection programs are very much needed and that the standard in its present
form provides for the minimum criteria necessary to develop and implement a comprehensive managed fall
protection program.
The Z359 Committee acknowledges the critical role of design in influencing the use of proper fall protection
equipment. Designs which eliminate fall hazards through the proper application of the hierarchy of safety
controls are the preferred method for fall protection. Design deficiencies often increase the risk for employ-
ees who may be exposed to fall hazards: examples are (1) lack of rail systems to prevent falls from machines,
equipment and structures; (2) failure to provide engineered anchorages where use of personal fall arrest
systems are anticipated; (3) no provision for safe access to elevated work areas; (4) installation of machines
or equipment at heights, rather than floor/ground level to preclude access to elevated areas; (5) failure to plan
for the use of travel restriction or work positioning devices. To that end, this series of standards also provides
guidance for design considerations for new buildings and facilities.
Basic fall safety principles have been incorporated into these standards, including hazard survey, hazard
elimination and control, and education and training. The primary intent is to ensure a proactive approach
to fall protection. However, the reactive process of accident investigation is also addressed to ensure that
adequate attention is given to causation of falls.
The Z359 Committee solicits public input that may suggest the need for revisions to this standard. Such input
should be sent to the Secretariat, ASC Z359, American Society of Safety Engineers, 1800 E. Oakton Street,
Des Plaines, IL 60018-2187.
This standard was developed and approved for submittal to ANSI by the American National Standards Com-
mittee on Standards for Fall Protection, Z359. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily
imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the Z359
Committee had the following members:
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Contents SECTION .................................................................................................................. PAGE
1. Scope, Purpose, Applications, Exceptions, and Interpretations ....................... 8

1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Purpose and Applications ............................................................................ 8
1.3 Exceptions ...................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Interpretations ................................................................................................ 9
2. Definitions ................................................................................................................ 9
3. Design Requirements ............................................................................................ 9

3.1 Positioning Systems ..................................................................................... 9
3.2 Travel Restraint Systems ............................................................................. 9
3.3 Rope Adjusters .............................................................................................. 10
3.4 Positioning and Travel Restraint Lanyards ................................................ 10
3.5 Full Body Harnesses .................................................................................... 11
3.6 Positioning Harnesses ................................................................................. 12
3.7 Hardware ....................................................................................................... 12
4. Qualification Testing ............................................................................................... 13

4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens ......................................................... 14
4.2 Qualification Tests ........................................................................................ 15
5. Marking and Instructions ....................................................................................... 17

5.1 General Marking Requirements .................................................................. 17
5.2 Specific Marking Requirements ................................................................. 17
5.3 General Instruction Requirements ............................................................. 18
5.4 Specific Instruction Requirements ............................................................. 19
6. References.............................................................................................................. 20
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ANSI/ASSE Z359.3-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS EXPLANATORY INFORMATION

(Not part of American National Standard Z359.3)
1. SCOPE, PURPOSE, APPLICATION, EXCEP-
TIONS, AND INTERPRETATIONS
1.1 Scope. This standard establishes requirements E1.1 Training, use, maintenance, removal from ser-
for the performance, design, marking, qualification, vice of positioning, and travel restraint systems is
test methods, and instructions of lanyards and har- addressed in ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, which provides
nesses comprising personal positioning and travel the requirements for overall program management.
restraint systems for authorized persons within the
capacity range of 130 pounds to 310 pounds (59kg
to 140kg).
1.2 Purpose and Application.
1.2.1 This standard addresses minimum guidelines

for the system design, manufacture, and testing of
personal work positioning and travel restraint equip-
ment.
1.2.2 This standard addresses positioning systems

and travel restraint systems. These systems shall
not be used as a primary fall arrest system. Posi-
tioning systems shall be supplemented with a sec-
ondary fall protection system.
1.2.3 Before any equipment shall bear the marking

“Z359.3” or be represented in any way as being in
compliance with this standard, the requirements of
this standard shall be met.
1.3 Exceptions.
1.3.1 The requirements of this standard do not apply E1.3.1 Currently excluded, but is not limited to:
where an industry or operation has adopted a na-
tionally recognized standard that provides at least • The construction and demolitions industry cov-
equivalent protection. ered by ANSI/ASSE A10.32, Fall Protection Sys-
tems for Construction and Demolitions.
• Sports-related activities.
• Personal climbing equipment utilized by the elec-
trical utility, telecommunication, and cable televi-
sion industries are covered by ASTM F887, Stan-
dard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment.
• The window cleaning industry covered by ANSI-
IWCA I 14.1, Window Cleaning Safety.
1.3.2 Body belts are not addressed by this standard

for work positioning or travel restraint unless incor-
porated into a work positioning harness or full body
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harness.
1.3.3 This standard does not address the lowering

function of any descent device or any motorized
means of accessing a work location.
1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of

this standard shall be in writing and addressed to
the Secretariat of this standard.
2. DEFINITIONS
Please refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and

Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Ar-
rest, for definitions of terms used in this standard.
3. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Positioning Systems.
3.1.1 A Positioning System shall be used only if ap-

propriately attached to an anchorage that complies
with the requirements of this standard.
3.1.2 When subjected to tests outlined in Section 4

of this standard, a positioning system shall not re-
lease the test weight and shall retain the test weight
for one minute.
3.1.3 Elements and components used as part of a E3.1.3 Competent person approval should be
Positioning System bearing the Z359.3 mark shall obtained to ensure that components bearing the
meet the requirements set forth in Section 3 of this Z359.3 mark are combined into a properly rigged
standard. fall protection system.
3.2 Travel Restraint Systems.
3.2.1 A Travel Restraint System shall be used

only if appropriately attached to an anchor-
age that complies with the requirements of this
standard.
3.2.2 The use of a travel restraint system is only

permitted on a walking/working surface that has a
slope between zero and 18.4 degrees.
3.2.3 When subjected to tests outlined in Section

4 of this standard, a travel restraint system shall
not release the test weight and shall retain the test
weight for one minute.
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3.2.4 Elements and components used as part of E3.2.4 Competent person approval should be
a travel restraint system bearing the Z359.3 mark obtained to ensure that components bearing the
shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 3 Z359.3 mark are combined into a properly rigged
of this standard. fall protection system.
3.3 Rope Adjusters.
3.3.1 When tested in accordance with Section

4.2.1.1 the rope adjuster assembly shall not break
and shall retain the test weight.
3.3.2 Lanyards and positioning lines that incorpo-

rate a rope adjustor, shall maintain their adjusted
length (disregarding elastic stretch) up to a load
of 1,000 pounds (8.8kN) within three inches when
tested in accordance with section 4.2.1.2.
3.4 Positioning and Travel Restraint Lanyards.
3.4.1 Rope and webbing used in the construction of

lanyards shall be made of virgin synthetic material
having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and
heat resistance equivalent or superior to polyam-
ides. Polypropylene is not permitted in load bearing
components.
3.4.2 Aircraft cable rope used in the construction

of lanyards shall be constructed in accordance with
Military Specification MIL-DTL-83420, Wire Rope,
Flexible, for Aircraft Control, as listed in Section
4.1.3 of this standard.
3.4.3 Chain used in the construction of lanyards E3.4.3 For more information, please refer to ANSI/
shall be manufactured in accordance with the re- ASSE Z359.1.
quirements for grade 80 set forth in reference
8.4.2. Minimum nominal chain size shall be 9/32
inches (7.1mm). Chain fittings (i.e. midlinks, ob-
long master links, etc.) shall meet or exceed
the breaking strength of the chain size select-
ed. Terminations of chain used in lanyards shall
not be made by knotting or welding of chain or
chain fittings.
3.4.4 Formed eye terminations in rope shall be

made in accordance with the rope manufacturer’s
recommendation, subject to the following require-
ments. Eye splices in twisted rope having three or
more strands shall have a minimum of four tucks. A
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properly sized thimble shall be part of the formed

eye termination. Terminations (including cut ends)
and splices shall be seized, whipped, or otherwise
integrally finished to prevent the termination or
splice from unraveling or unsplicing. Knots shall not
be used to form lanyard end terminations.
3.4.5 Stitched eye terminations on strap lanyards

shall be sewn using lock stitches. Thread shall
be of the same material type as the webbing and
shall be of a contrasting color to facilitate inspec-
tion. Webbing shall be protected from concentrated
wear at all interfaces with load-bearing connector
elements. Webbing ends shall be seared or other-
wise prevented from unraveling.
3.4.6 The following methods may be used for form-

ing eyes in wire rope: (a) spliced eye with one
swaged fitting, or (b) return eye with a minimum of
two swaged fittings. All formed eyes shall incorpo-
rate a properly sized thimble.
3.4.7 Hardware used in the manufacture of lan-

yards shall comply with Section 3.8.
3.4.8 Lanyards, when tested in accordance with

Section 4.2.2.2, shall have a minimum breaking
strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN).
3.4.9 Lanyards that incorporate a means for length

adjustment, shall maintain their adjusted length
within three inches (disregarding elastic stretch) up
to a load of 1,000 pounds (8.8kN) when tested in
accordance with section 4.2.2.2.
3.4.10 When tested in accordance with Section

4.2.2.3 the lanyard shall not break and shall retain
the test weight for one minute.
3.5 Full Body Harnesses.
3.5.1 All full body harnesses shall meet the require-

ments of ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.
3.5.2 Positioning and travel restraint attachments

on full body harness shall not release the test torso
and shall retain the test torso for one minute when
tested in accordance with Section 4.2.3.
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3.6 Positioning Harnesses.
3.6.1 Materials used in the construction of load-

bearing straps shall be made from virgin synthetic
materials having strength, aging, abrasion resis-
tance, and heat resistance characteristics equiva-
lent or superior to polyamides. Polypropylene is not
allowed. Load bearing straps shall have a minimum
width of 1-5/8 inches (41mm) and strap ends shall
be finished so as to prevent fraying. When tested in
accordance with Federal Standard 191A Test Meth-
od 4108, strap material shall develop a breaking
strength of not less than 5,000 pounds (22.2kN).
3.6.2 Stitched splices on load bearing strap lanyards

shall be sewn using lock stitches. Thread shall be
of the same material type as the webbing and of
contrasting color to facilitate inspection. Webbing
shall be protected from concentrated wear at all
interfaces with load bearing connector elements.
Webbing ends shall be finished in a manner to pre-
vent fraying or unraveling.
3.6.3 The positioning harness shall provide support

for the body around the abdomen and around the
thighs when a tensile load is applied to the work
positioning attachment elements.
3.6.4 Positioning harnesses when tested in accor-

dance with Section 4.2.3 shall not release the test
weight and shall retain the test weight for one min-
ute.
3.7 Hardware.
3.7.1 All hardware shall be in new and unused con-

dition when incorporated into new assemblies.
3.7.2 All buckles and adjusters used in load bear-

ing components shall be capable of withstanding
a 4,000-pound tensile force without breaking, as
specified in ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.
3.7.3 All D-Rings, O-Rings, and Oval Rings used

in load bearing components shall be capable of
withstanding a 5,000-pound tensile force without
breaking, as specified in ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.
3.7.4 All snaphooks and carabiners used in load E3.7.4 Some of the geometries that are achiev-
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bearing components shall comply with the require- able with an anchorage connector and anchorage
ments as specified in ANSI/ASSE Z359.1. can result in a magnification of the applied load on
portions of the anchorage connector and/or an-
chorage. As an example, when a snaphook is situ-
ated where the gate is serving as a pivot, the forces
applied can be increased by a factor of more than
two. In this situation, if a maximum arresting force
of 900 pounds is applied to the snaphook a force of
1,800 pounds will simultaneously be applied to the
snaphook’s gate. Many snaphooks and carabiners
are incapable of supporting this magnitude of load
and the gate would fail.
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4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens.
4.1.1 Drop Test Structure. The drop test structure

shall have sufficient height and lateral clearance
within the drop zone beneath the test anchorage
or anchorage connector on the structure to per-
form the drop tests required by this standard with-
out members of the structure or its base interfering
with or obstructing the drops before termination of
the tests. The required minimum natural frequency
of the drop test structure shall be 200 Hz when
measured along the vertical axis through the point
on the test anchorage or anchorage connector to
which the test specimen is attached. The permitted
maximum elastic deformation of the test anchorage
and test anchorage connector at the point of at-
tachment of the test specimen shall be 0.04 inches
(1.0mm) when subjected to a vertical static load of
2,250 pounds (10kN).
4.1.2 Test Weight. The test weight shall be of rigid

steel construction in accordance with the dimen-
sions set forth in ANSI/ASSE Z359.1. The test
weight shall weigh 300 pounds +/- three pounds
(136kg +/- 1.4kg).
4.1.3 Test Torso. The torso shaped test weight E4.1.3 The test torso adopted by this standard is
used for testing harnesses shall be constructed the same as that specified by Canadian Standards
of rigid material with hardwood surfaces in accor- Association Standard CAN/CSA Z259.10-M90.
dance with the dimensions set forth in ANSI/ASSE See ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 Reference 8.9.2.
Z359.1 and shall weigh 200 pounds +/- two pounds
(100kg +/- 1.0kg).
4.1.4 Test Lanyard. The test lanyard to be used shall
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be fabricated from type 302 stainless steel, 7x19 air-

craft cable construction in accordance with Military
Specification MIL-DTL-83420, Wire Rope, Flexible,
for Aircraft Control. It shall have a 3/8-inch diameter
(9.5mm) and shall have a length required by the test
to be conducted, measured from each bearing point
to bearing point between terminations when the
lanyard is under a tension of ten pounds (44N). To
prevent slippage, the lanyard eyes shall be formed
by flemish eye splices and secured with swaged
fittings.
4.1.5 Test Yolk. To test work positioning harness- E4.1.5 For more information review CSN/CSA
es, a lanyard with two legs shall be provided with Z259.1, Body Belts and Saddles for Work Position-
a pair of D-Rings or O-Rings and used as a test ing and Travel Restraint.
yoke.
4.1.6 Test Instrumentation. The dynamic test in-

strumentation shall consist of a load cell (transduc-
er) and other amplification, filtration, and recording
equipment as necessary to meet the additional re-
quirements of this section. The load cell shall be
attached securely to the anchorage or anchorage
connector on the test structure. It shall be capable
of registering momentary peak loads up to 3,375
pounds (15kN). The recording data channel shall
have a minimum sampling rate of 1,000 samples
per second and an active frequency response band
up to a corner frequency of 100 Hz plus 1/2 dB mi-
nus 3 dB.
4.1.7 Quick Release Mechanism. This device is

required for all drop tests and shall be remotely op-
erated and release the test weight without impart-
ing any motion to it.
4.1.8 Static Tensile Test Equipment. The static

tensile test equipment shall pull at a uniform rate
of not greater than two inches per minute (51mm
per minute) and shall measure force within an ac-
curacy of plus or minus three percent of the speci-
fied load.
4.1.9 Test Specimens. Test specimens for quali-

fication testing shall be in new and unused condi-
tion selected randomly from the production lot of a
given model of equipment. They shall conform in
all respects to the manufacturer’s specifications for
the model to be tested.
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4.2 Qualification Tests.
4.2.1 Rope Adjusters.
4.2.1.1 Dynamic Strength Test. The dynamic test

of the adjuster on rope or webbing shall consist of
a four-foot free fall with a 300 pound test weight
or torso. The requirements being that the weight
shall not be released nor shall there be any tearing
or distortion of any part of any component or ele-
ment.
4.2.1.2 Pull-Test on Rope (or Webbing). The ad-

justor shall be pull-tested in a straight-line pull with
a dynamometer or equivalent as outlined in Sec-
tion 4.1.6. Mark the position of the adjuster on the
rope or webbing. Load to 1,000 pounds (8.8kN).
Mark the new position of the adjuster. Measure
the slippage of the adjuster from the original mark
(disregard elongation of the rope or webbing by
unloading the set-up prior to making the slippage
measurement). Failure constitutes slippage greater
than three inches (76mm).
4.2.2 Positioning & Travel Restraint Lanyard.
4.2.2.1 Static Strength Testing of Fixed Length

Lanyards. Connect the lanyard test specimen be-
tween the jaws of the tensile test equipment speci-
fied in 4.1.6 by means of the connectors at each end
of the lanyard. If the test specimen is a constituent
of a subsystem or system and does not have an
integral connector at its end, simulate as exactly as
possible the intended means of assembling it into its
subsystem or system. Subject the lanyard to a force
of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of two min-
utes. The time to reach this force shall be no less
than three minutes to avoid dynamic effects. Com-
pare the test results to the requirements set forth in
Section 3.4.8.
4.2.2.2 Static Strength Testing of Adjustable

Length Lanyards. Connect the test specimen lan-
yard between the jaws of the tensile test equipment
specified in Section 4.1.6 by means of the connec-
tors at each end of the lanyard. If the test specimen
is a constituent of a subsystem or system and does
not have an integral connector at its end, simulate as
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exactly as possible the intended means of assem-

bling it into its subsystem or system. Mark the loca-
tion of the adjuster element on the lanyard. Subject
the lanyard to a force of 1,000 pounds (8.9kN) for a
period of one minute. Remove the force and record
any slippage that has occurred at the adjuster. Ad-
just the lanyard to its fully extended length. Reapply
the load of the tensile test equipment and subject
the lanyard to a force of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN)
for a period of one minute. The time to reach this
force shall be no less than three minutes to avoid
dynamic effects. Compare the test results set forth
in the requirements of Section 3.4.9.
4.2.2.3 Dynamic Strength of Lanyards. Attach

the lanyard to the 300-pound test weight outlined in
Section 4.1.2. Attach one end of the lanyard to the
anchor point attachment of the test structure and
the other end to the test weight. Attach the quick
release device to the upper attachment point of the
test weight and raise it to allow for a four feet free
fall. Release the test weight without initial velocity,
allow it to fall freely, and compare to the test results
requirements in Section 3.4.10.
A body belt, which meets the requirements of this

standard, may be used for attachment to the test
weight when a cable or chain lanyard is tested.
4.2.3 Positioning Harnesses.
4.2.3.1 Dynamic Strength Test. Samples of work

positioning harnesses of each specific design and
construction shall be tested in accordance with
Section 4.2.3.2. Samples shall include all hardware
and fittings intended to be attached to the commer-
cial product. If fitted with additional side attachment
elements, it shall also be tested in accordance with
ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.
4.2.3.2 Procedure. Attach the work positioning E4.2.3.2 This requirement is consistent with CAN/
harness to the test torso outlined in Section 4.1.3. CSA Standard Z259.10-M90, Full Body Harnesses.
Attach one end of the test lanyard or yoke to the
attachment element(s) of the work positioning har-
ness according to intended use and the other end
to the test torso. Attach the quick release device
to the upper attachment point of the test torso and
raise it to allow for a 3.28 feet (1.0m) free fall and
a maximum of 12 inches horizontally from the cen-
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terline. Release the test torso without initial velocity

and allow it to fall freely. Repeat the test procedure
for each additional attachment element of the work
positioning harness. A new work positioning har-
ness may be used for each test.
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5.1 General Marking Requirements.
5.1.1 Markings shall be in English.
5.1.2 The legibility and attachment of required

markings shall endure for the life of the component,
subsystem, or system being marked. When pres-
sure sensitive labels are used, they shall comply
with the applicable provisions of with UL 969, Mark-
ing and Labeling Systems.
5.1.3 Except for connectors, as set forth in Section

5.2.1, equipment shall be marked with the following:
• part number and model designation;

• year of manufacture;
• manufacturer’s name or logo;
• capacity;
• standard number (Z359.3);
• warning to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
included with the equipment at time of shipment
from the manufacturer;
5.2 Specific Marking Requirements.
5.2.1 Rope Adjustors. In addition to the require-

ments in 5.1, rope adjustors shall be marked
to identify:
• the direction of use of the rope adjustor on its lan-

yard or lifeline;
• warnings against use with incompatible lanyards
or lifelines;
• the proper size and type of lanyard or life-
line with which the rope adjustor is intended
to be used.
5.2.2 Lanyards. In addition to the requirements in

5.1, lanyards shall be marked to identify:
• the material of construction;
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• the length;
• the need to avoid contact with sharp edges and
abrasive surfaces;
• the need to make only compatible connections.
5.2.3 Positioning Harnesses. In addition to the

requirements in Section 5.1, Positioning Harnesses
shall be marked to identify:
• the fiber used in the material of construction;

• the size of the harnesses to suit the range of pop-
ulation;
• the positioning and/or travel restraint and fall ar-
rest attachment elements;
• the purpose of any other attachment elements
5.2.4 Connectors. Connectors shall be marked to E5.2.4 For more information regarding connec-
identify the following: tors, please refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.
• year of manufacture;
• manufacturer’s identification;
• markings for connectors shall be sufficient to pro-
vide traceability.
5.3 General Instruction Requirements.
5.3.1 Instructions shall be provided to the autho- E.5.3.1 Instructions in other languages are optional
rized person, printed in English, and affixed to the and may be used at manufacturer’s discretion.
equipment at the time of shipment from the manu-
facturer.
5.3.2 Instruction shall contain the following infor-

mation:
• a statement that the manufacturer’s instructions

shall be provided, or immediately available, to au-
thorized persons;
• manufacturer’s name, address; email address,
and telephone number;
• manufacturer’s part number and model designa-
tion for the equipment;
• intended use and purpose of the equipment;
• proper method of use and limitations on use of
the equipment;
• illustrations showing locations of markings on the
equipment;
• reproduction of printed information on all markings;
• inspection procedures required to assure the
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equipment is in serviceable condition and operat-

ing correctly;
• anchorage requirements as set forth in Z359.2;
• criteria for discarding equipment which fails in-
spection;
• procedures for cleaning, maintenance, and storage;
• reference to meeting the Z359.3 standard and
applicable national regulations governing occu-
pational safety;
• instructions shall be marked “Do Not Remove
This Label”;
• maximum authorized person weight including tools;
• space for recording inspection dates and at least
ten spaces for dates and inspector’s initials sig-
nifying two annual inspections per year over five
years.
5.3.3 Instructions shall require that only the equip-

ment manufacturer or persons or entities authorized
in writing by the manufacturer shall make repairs to
the equipment.
5.3.4 Instructions shall require the authorized per-

son to remove equipment from field service if it has
been subjected to damage as described by the
manufacturer or has received a fall arrest force.
5.3.5 Instructions shall require the authorized per-

son to have a rescue plan and the means at hand
to implement it when using the equipment where a
suspension could occur.
5.3.6 Instructions shall provide warnings regarding:
• altering the equipment;

• misusing the equipment;
• using combinations of components or subsystems
or both which may affect or interfere with the safe
function of each other;
• exposing the equipment to chemicals which may
produce a harmful effect and to consult with the
manufacturer in cases of doubt;
• using the equipment around moving machinery
and electrical hazards;
• using the equipment near sharp edges and abra-
sive surfaces;
• reading instructions and labels before use.
5.4 Specific Instruction Requirements.
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5.4.1 Lanyards. In addition to the requirements in

5.3, instructions for lanyards shall include a warn-
ing against looping around small diameter structur-
al members.
5.4.2 Positioning Harness. In addition to the re-

quirements in 5.3, instructions for positioning har-
nesses shall include:
• all the markings with appropriate elaborations or

explanations;
• donning, fitting, adjustment, and use information
including warnings against improper methods of
assembly.
5.4.3 Connectors. In addition to the requirements E5.4.3 For more information regarding connec-
in 5.3, instructions for connector components shall tors, please refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.1.
include:
• the material used in the connector construction;

• the size of the connector and dimensions affect-
ing its compatibility with objects to which it may
be connected;
• the need to make only compatible connections
and limitations of compatibility;
• proper method of coupling the connector and
checking that it is closed and locked and does so
automatically without manual assistance;
• the minimum strength of the connector body when
loaded in the direction set forth in the applicable
sections of this standard;
• the minimum strength of carabiner and snaphook
gates when loaded in the directions set forth in
Section 3;
• certification (for snaphooks, carabiners, D-
Rings, and O-Rings) that proof load testing has
been performed in accordance with Section 4 of
this standard.
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ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and Nomenclature

Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest
ANSI/ASSE Z359.1, Safety Requirements for Per-

sonal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Com-
ponents
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ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum Requirements

for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection
Program
ANSI/ASSE Z359.4, Safety Requirements for As-

sisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsys-
tems and Components
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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Part of the Fall Protection Code

American National Standard

Safety Requirements for

American Society of Safety Engineers

Approved May 31, 2007

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

Published September, 2007 by

American Society of Safety Engineers

Copyright ©2007 by American Society of Safety Engineers

No part of this publication may be reproduced

1. Scope, Purpose, Applications, Exceptions, and Interpretations ....................... 8

3. Design Requirements ............................................................................................ 9

4. Qualification Testing ............................................................................................... 13

5. Marking and Instructions ....................................................................................... 17

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS EXPLANATORY INFORMATION

1.2 Purpose and Application.

1.2.1 This standard addresses minimum guidelines

1.2.2 This standard addresses positioning systems

1.2.3 Before any equipment shall bear the marking

1.3.2 Body belts are not addressed by this standard

1.3.3 This standard does not address the lowering

1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of

Please refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and

3.1 Positioning Systems.

3.1.1 A Positioning System shall be used only if ap-

3.1.2 When subjected to tests outlined in Section 4

3.2 Travel Restraint Systems.

3.2.1 A Travel Restraint System shall be used

3.2.2 The use of a travel restraint system is only

3.2.3 When subjected to tests outlined in Section

3.3 Rope Adjusters.

3.3.1 When tested in accordance with Section

3.3.2 Lanyards and positioning lines that incorpo-

3.4 Positioning and Travel Restraint Lanyards.

3.4.1 Rope and webbing used in the construction of

3.4.2 Aircraft cable rope used in the construction

3.4.4 Formed eye terminations in rope shall be

properly sized thimble shall be part of the formed

3.4.5 Stitched eye terminations on strap lanyards

3.4.6 The following methods may be used for form-

3.4.7 Hardware used in the manufacture of lan-

3.4.8 Lanyards, when tested in accordance with

3.4.9 Lanyards that incorporate a means for length

3.4.10 When tested in accordance with Section

3.5 Full Body Harnesses.

3.5.1 All full body harnesses shall meet the require-

3.5.2 Positioning and travel restraint attachments

3.6 Positioning Harnesses.

3.6.1 Materials used in the construction of load-

3.6.2 Stitched splices on load bearing strap lanyards

3.6.3 The positioning harness shall provide support

3.6.4 Positioning harnesses when tested in accor-

3.7.1 All hardware shall be in new and unused con-

3.7.2 All buckles and adjusters used in load bear-

3.7.3 All D-Rings, O-Rings, and Oval Rings used

4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens.

4.1.1 Drop Test Structure. The drop test structure

4.1.2 Test Weight. The test weight shall be of rigid

4.1.4 Test Lanyard. The test lanyard to be used shall

be fabricated from type 302 stainless steel, 7x19 air-

4.1.6 Test Instrumentation. The dynamic test in-

4.1.7 Quick Release Mechanism. This device is