NOTE: This is a Reference Document – Replaced by the ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 – 2016.
Scope: Establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualification, instruction, training, inspection, use, maintenance and removal from service of connectors, full-body harnesses, lanyards, energy absorbers, anchorage connectors, fall arresters, vertical lifelines and self-retracting lanyards comprising personal fall arrest systems for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 lbs (59 to 140 kg).
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Z359.1 Table of Contents
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1. Scope, Purpose, Application, Exceptions, and Interpretations8
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1.1 Scope8
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1.2 Purpose and Application8
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1.3 Exceptions9
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1.4 Interpretations9
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2. Definitions9
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3. Design Requirements9
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3.1 System Requirements9
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3.2 Component and Element Requirements10
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3.3 Subsystem Requirements23
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4. Qualification Testing26
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4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens26
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4.2 System and Subsystem Qualification Testing29
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4.3 Component, Constituent, and Element Testing36
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4.4 Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem Qualification Testing48
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5. Marking and Instructions49
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5.1 General Marking Requirements49
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5.2 Specific Marking Requirements50
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5.3 General Instruction Requirements53
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5.4 Specific Instruction Requirements54
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6. User Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage of Equipment59
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6.1 Inspection59
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6.2 Maintenance and Storage61
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7. Equipment Selection, Rigging, Use, and Training61
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7.1 Equipment Selection61
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7.2 Equipment Rigging and Use63
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7.3 Training68
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8. References71
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Appendix A75
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Appendix B76