ASTM International

Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
 N F887

Annotation

This standard covers the specifications and qualification testing of the following:

Climbers,

Climber straps,

Climber Pads,

Climber Footplates,

Body Belts,

Work Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/ Carabiners,

Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),

Arborist Saddle,

Harnesses,

Energy Absorbing Lanyards.

These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles, trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and energy absorbing lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.

Equipment may fall within one of the following categories:

Fall (Travel) Restraint—Prevents a user from reaching a fall hazard (allow 0 fall distance).

Work Positioning—Allows a 2 ft maximum free fall distance.

Fall Arrest—Allows a 6 ft maximum free fall distance with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb.

NOTE 1—Under certain conditions and with the use of equipment designed for such conditions, a 12-ft free-fall distance with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb is allowed.