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Fall Protection Lanyards by Guardian Fall Protection Fall Protection Lanyards by Guardian Fall Protection. Our Guardian connectors are available in a variety of different styles and lengths and include many different hook options to suit all of your needs. Single or double leg applications are available in almost every style and most lanyards are offered with a loop end option. Choose from cable lanyards, extension lanyards, shock absorbing lanyards, triple lock wrap lanyards, stretch lanyards and 4 in1 lanyards. We also carry lifelines, carabiner and tag lines to meet your safety needs. New ANSI Standard Are you prepared to comply with the new ANSI Z359 standard? To order a new ANSI compliant lanyard, just add Z to part number. On October 15, 2007, the new ANSI Z359 standard for personal fall protection became effective. There are important changes in the new standard that contractors and other users of fall protection must be aware of. First and foremost, the new standard addresses general industry and does not impact construction trades. ANSI is not a requirement that is enforceable by OSHA. ANSI is a voluntary consensus standard. In detail, the new standards are: Z359.0 – Definitions and nomenclature used for fall protection and fall arrest Z359.1 – Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components Z359.2 – Minimum requirements for a comprehensive managed fall protection program Z359.3 – Safety requirements for positioning and travel restraint systems Z359.4 – Safety requirements for assisted rescue and self-rescue systems, subsystems and components Three Significant Changes So what do you need to focus in on? Three of the most significant changes being pushed by consultants and other manufacturers are as follows: 1. Gate strength for all snaphooks and carabiner connectors will increase to 3,600lbf, which is a 10 fold increase over current requirements. Specifically, the gate face must withstand 3,600lbf. and the side gate must withstand 3,600lbf. Why the change? The concern is for accidental disengagement of the fall protection system or what some people refer to as "roll out" or "side loading." This new change will provide greater latitude in making compatible connections. The new standard requires the gate to withstand a static load of 3,600lbf or twice the maximum loads permitted in a fall arrest system. This means that because of the higher gate strength, snap hooks and carabiners can now be attached to a variety of anchorage connecting devices where as previously they could not for fear of "roll out" or "side loading." Potential Problem! Because of the new standard change, there will be a mix of product on the market. Training will be critical and strict adherence to company guidelines will need to be followed as to whether or not you will recognize the new standard. The biggest market at risk is the compliance market, those smaller contractors with limited funds and training resources. 2. Twin-leg lanyards will be tested to resist a 5,000lbf static load at the point of connection between the two legs. 3. Finally, full body harnesses with frontal attachment points will now be rated for limited fall arrest, up to a 2 feet free fall and a 900lbf maximum arrest force. |
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