ASTM_F_887_-_13.pdf

Designation:F88713Standard Specifications forPersonal Climbing Equipment1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F887;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*Table of ContentsSection TitleSection/ParagraphScope1Referenced Documents2Terminology3Significance and Use4Pole and Tree ClimbersClassification5Ordering Information6Pole and Tree Climbers7Climber Gaffs8Climber Straps9Climber Pads10Climber Footplates11Body Belts,Positioning Devices and Wood Pole FallRestrict Devices(WPFRD)Classification12Ordering Information13Body Belts14Positioning Devices15Wood Pole Fall Restriction Device(WPFRD)16Arborist SaddleArborist Saddle17HarnessesClassification18Ordering Information18.2Sizing18.3Marking18.4Shock Absorbing LanyardsClassification19Ordering Information20Shock Absorbing Lanyards21Qualification TestingElectric Arc Performance22Qualification Testing(Test Equipment,Body Belts,Positioning Devices)23Qualification Testing(WPFRD)24Qualification Testing(Arborist Saddle)25Instructions26Guarantee and Rejection27Keywords281.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualificationtesting of the following:Climbers,Climber straps,Climber Pads,Climber Footplates,Body Belts,Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices(WPFRD),Arborist Saddle,Harnesses,Shock Absorbing Lanyards.These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,trees,towers,and other structures.Minimum performancecriteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbinglanyards are included for workers who may be exposed tothermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.1.2 Three types of climbers,(Types A,B,and C)and twotypes of climber straps,Types(A and B)are covered.1.3 Two types of body belts,(Types A and B)are covered.1.4 Eight types of positioning devices:three positioningstraps,(Types A,B,and C),three adjustable-positioninglanyards,(Types A,B and C)and two nonadjustable position-ing lanyards,(Types A and B)are covered.1.5 Two types of WPFRD,(Types A and AB)are covered.1.6 Arborist saddle,(Type A)Positioning and Suspensionare covered.1.7 Two types of harnesses,(Types A and B)are covered.1.8 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards,(TypesAand B)are covered.1.9 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.10 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only tothe test method portions,9.2,10.3,11.2,14.4,15.3,15.4,18.4,21.2,22,23,and 24 of these specifications:This standard doesnot purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practicesand determine the applicability of regulatory limitations priorto use.1These specifications are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 onElectrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.Current edition approved April 1,2013.Published June 2013.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F887 121.DOI:10.1520/F0887-13.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray(Fog)ApparatusF1891 Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant RainwearF1958/F1958M Test Method for Determining the Ignitabil-ity of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing byElectric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins2.2 ANSI/ASSE Standard:3Z359.0-2012 Definitions and Nomenclature Used for FallProtection and Fall ArrestZ359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall ArrestSystems,Subsystems and ComponentsZ359.3-2007 Safety Requirements for Positioning andTravel Restraint SystemsZ359.13-2009 Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Ab-sorbing Lanyards3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 adjustable positioning lanyard(APL),na compo-nent of a work positioning or fall restriction system(may beused for applications such as transitioning past an obstructionduring ascent or descent).3.1.2 arborist saddle,nan arrangement of straps,fittingsand buckles or other elements in the form of a waist belt witha low attachment suitably arranged to support the body in asitting position.The arborist saddle may or may not includeindividual leg straps or a rigid batten seat section.3.1.3 attachment point,nspecific connecting point on anarborist saddle for load bearing connection to othercomponents,consisting of one or more attachment element