Canadian Fall Protection Standards Update MSA Web Cast

Canadian Fall Protection Standards Update MSA Web. Cast August 22, 2006 Presented by: Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services Mine Safety Appliances Company Englewood, CO © MSA

What we will cover… n n Background of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Revisions to current standards u u u n Safety Belts and Saddles Full body harnesses Shock absorbers and lanyards Proposed revisions and new work items u u u Anchorage Connectors Descent Control Devices Guide to Selection and Use © MSA

Canadian Standards n Canadian Standards Association (CSA) u n CSA Technical Advisory Committee for Fall Protection u n Writes fall protection equipment standards CSA Test & Certification Division u u n Governed by Standards Council of Canada Tests equipment to standards Issues certification under CSA mark Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) u u Equivalent test and certification body in the US Issues certification under CSEI mark © MSA

Canadian Fall Protection Standards n n n n n Z 259. 1 -05 - Body Belts and Saddles Z 259. 2. 1 -98 – Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines and Rails Z 259. 2. 2 -98 – Self-Retracting Devices Z 259. 2. 3 -99 – Descent Control Devices Z 259. 10 -06 - Full Body Harnesses Z 259. 11 -05 – Energy Absorbers and Lanyards Z 259. 12 -01 – Connecting Components Z 259. 13 -04 – Flexible Horizontal Lifelines Z 259. 14 -01 – Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole Climbing Z 259. 16 -04 – Design of Active Fall Protection Systems © MSA

Recent CSA Standards Revised n n n CSA Z 259. 1 -05, “ Body Belts and Saddles for Work Positioning & Travel Restraint” CSA Z 259. 10 -06, “Full Body Harnesses” CSA Z 259. 11 -05, “Shock Absorbers & Lanyards” © MSA

CSA Z 259. 1 -05, “Body Belts and Saddles for Work Positioning and Travel Restraint” n n n Supersedes previous edition of standard Covers body belts and saddles Belt Types u u n n n Type 1: Lineman’s belt Type 2: Belts for work positioning and travel restraint Arborists’ saddles References Z 259. 12 -01 Deleted obsolete requirements © MSA

CSA Z 259. 10 -06 Full Body Harnesses n n Supersedes previous edition What’s the same u Classification scheme s s s u Class A: Class D: Class E: Class L: Class P: Fall Arrest Suspension and Controlled Descent Limited Access Ladder Climbing Work Positioning Test Procedures s Head-first, feet-first drop tests © MSA

CSA Z 259. 10 -06 Full Body Harnesses n What’s Changed u Fall Arrest Indicator s s u Connectors s u Load indicator 4 k. N (900 lbf) activation force Reference CSA Z 259. 12 Connector Standard Class I connectors for A, D, E, L and P attachments Fiber loops are acceptable Test Mass & Capacity s s Test mass increases to 160 kg (352 lb) Capacity increases to 175 kg (385 lb) © MSA

CSA Z 259. 10 -06 Full Body Harnesses u Requirements for Integral Connection s u Labels and Instructions s u Energy absorbers and lanyards Pictograms for each harness class No more “A-arrow” on harness back straps English and Canadian French required Annex A s s Supplementary Information on care, inspection and maintenance Cautions and misuse conditions © MSA

CSA Z 259. 11 -05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n n “Energy Absorber” rather than “Shock Absorber” Heavyweight Classification s E 4 – Standard l l s 4 k. N (900 lbf) [dry], 5 k. N (1, 125 lbf) [wet or cold], 6 k. N (1, 350 lbf) [frozen, hot] Workers 45 kg (99 lb) to 115 kg (253 lb) E 6 – Heavy Worker l l 6 k. N (1, 350 lbf) [dry], 7 k. N (1, 575) [wet or cold], 8 k. N (1, 800 lbf) [frozen, hot] Workers 90 kg (198 lb) to 175 kg (385 lb) © MSA

CSA Z 259. 11 -05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n Positioning and Fall Arrest Lanyards Together in One Standard n Final strength and elevated temperature test requirements for energy absorbers have been revised n Reference to CSA Z 259. 12 -01 for connecting components © MSA

CSA Z 259. 11 -05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards Lanyard Classifications A – Rope Lanyard B - Web Lanyard C – Wire Rope Lanyard D – Positioning Lanyard E – Chain Positioning Lanyard F – Adjustable Positioning Lanyard © MSA

CSA Z 259. 11 -05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n Testing u u u u Flammability – Class D Abrasion – Class D Web & Frozen Tensile Strength – Class D Dynamic Drop (eyebolt) – Class A, B, C, E & F Dynamic Drop (beam) – Class A, B & C Residual Static Strength – Class A, B, C, D, E & F Adjustable Lanyard Slippage – Class A, B, D & E © MSA

Effective Date for Revised Standards n n Phase in period Products previously certified will be removed from Certified Products List unless they are re-certified under the current standard n Z 259. 1 -05 n Z 259. 10 -06 June 1, 2007 n Z 259. 11 -05 April 1, 2007 © MSA April 1, 2007

OVER THE HORIZON: Proposed Revisions and New Work Items n Z 259. 15 -XX, Anchorage Connectors n Z 259. 2. 3, Descent Control Devices n Fall Protection Guideline © MSA

CSA Z 259. 15 -XX, “Anchorage Connectors” n n Anchorage Connectors are used to connect the worker’s PPE to a suitable structural anchor Examples of Typical Anchorage Connectors: u u u Straps & cables Carabiners and large snahooks Beam trolleys & sliders D-rings & D-bolts Davit Systems Tripods © MSA

CSA Z 259. 15 -XX, “Anchorage Connectors” n n Increased gate strength requirements over those of CSA Z 259. 12 -01 for anchorage connectors with operable gates Test methods to enable safe use of anchorage connectors which bend or deform under load © MSA

Revision to CSA Z 259. 2. 3 -99, “Descent Control Devices” n n n Improvements in Safety and Testing Simplified Classification Scheme Summary of Proposed Revision u u u Type 1: Automatic operation with integral descent line Type 2: Manually operated with integral descent line Type 3: Manually operated with non-integral descent line Both Types 2 & 3 will be equipped with hands-free locking and panic locking elements Testing performed at speed to verify performance and strength © MSA

CSA Guideline for Selection and Use of Fall Protection Equipment n Guidance document rather than standard u n Written for end users u n Safety directors, supervisors, trainers, at-risk workers Illustrated guidelines to aid in safe practice u u u n Non-mandatory reference material Performing a fall hazard assessment Putting together a fall protection system Equipment compatibility Training Inspection Schedule for Publication u Estimated for completion in Q 4 2007 © MSA

Learning more about Canadian Fall Protection Standards n Availability of Standards u n Online at www. shopcsa. ca to purchase Meetings of CSA Public meetings held at least twice per year throughout the Canadian Provinces u Contact CSA for meeting dates and locations u Online at www. csa-international. org u © MSA

Question & Answer Period Update on Canadian Fall Protection Equipment Standards MSA Web. Cast August 23, 2006 © MSA

Thanks for your participation! Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services MSA Fall Protection 2250 South Tejon Street Englewood, CO 80110 Ph: (303) 975 -2304 Fax: (303) 934 -9960 Email: joseph. feldstein@msanet. com © MSA