ANSI ASSE Z359.16 pdf free download

ANSI ASSE Z359.16 pdf free download.Safety Requirements for Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems.
1.2.5 This standard incorporates by dated or un- dated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appro- priate places in the text and the publications are listed in Section 8. For dated references, subse- quent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this standard only when incor- porated in it by amendment or revision. For undat- ed references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
1.2.6 All equipment within the scope of this standard that is marked or represented in any way as being in compliance with an ANSI/ASSE Z359 standard shall meet the requirements of this standard within 180 days of this standard’s publication date.
1.3 Exceptions. The requirements of this standard do not address material handling or sports related activities.
1.4 Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat of this standard.
2. DEFINITIONS Refer to ANSI/ASSE Z359.0, Definitions and No- menclature Used for Fall/ Protection and Fall Arrest, for definitions of terms used in this standard.
3.1.2.2 The applied loads transferred to the climbing ladder mounting locations as a result of a fall shall be specified by the manufacturer (Section 5.2). For the purposes of determining the applied loads, the manufacturer shall assume that a load of at least 2,700 pounds (l2kN) is transferred to the carrier via the carrier sleeve. For systems allowing more than two users, an additional 310 pounds (141kg) of applied load shall be included for each additional user. This additional load may be distributed to locations along the carrier that reflect climber spacing as determined by the manufacturer.
3.1.3 Dynamic Performance.
3.1.3.1 For the dynamic performance test, a series of tests may be needed to address each CLFAS configuration. Each carrier size, construction or material allowed by the manufacturer for use with the carrier sleeve shall be tested. Systems with and without climbing extensions shall be tested as applicable. Each different carrier mounting bracket design shall be tested in combination with one carrier type.
3.1.4.1 For the static strength test requirements that follow, a series of tests may be needed to address each CLFAS configuration. Each carrier size, construction or material allowed by the manufacturer for use with the carrier sleeve shall be tested. Systems with and without climbing extensions shall be tested as applicable. Each different carrier mounting bracket design shall be tested in combination with one carrier type.
3.1.4.2 When tested in accordance with 4.2.2.3, any energy absorbing element as part of the connection linkage, carrier or carrier mounting brackets shall not show permanent extension of the energy absorber greater than 0.8 inch (20mm) following release of a pie-load of 450 pounds (2kN) for a period of 1 minute.
3.1.4.3 When tested as described in 4.2.2.4, the CLFAS shall be subjected to a static force of 3.600 pounds (l6kN) for a period of 1 minute without release of the load.
3.1.4.4 If the system includes any non-metallic load-bearing elements such as an energy absorber that is a permanent part of the system. when tested in accordance with 4.2.2.5. such elements shall be subjected to a static force of 5.000 pounds (22.2kN) for a period of 1 minute without release of the load.
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