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ANSI/ASSE Z359.7-2019
American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Engineers (ANSI/ASSE)
Title

"Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products"

Description

This standard specifies requirements for qualification and verification testing of ANSI/ ASSE Z359, Fall Protection Code, products. It includes requirements for third-party testing, witness testing and manufacturer testing of fall protection products to the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards.

Standard Type(s)
Conformity Assessment

Quality assurance, lab accreditation, or inspection standard.

Personal Protective Equipment
Body Protection

All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits

  • Fall arrest systems
Hazards
Physical
  • Mechanical Hazards
Conformity Assessment Notes

This standard includes requirements for third-party testing, witness testing and manufacturer testing of fall protection products to the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards. Details are specified in the document.

The new standard specifies the use of an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory for verification and qualification testing of fall protection equipment. It also outlines proper procedures and documentation practices for the testing of fall protection equipment.

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