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MSA V-Shock Edge PFLs and SRLs! What Are the Latest Updates to ANSI Z359.14?
ANSI Z359.14 Updates
Updates to the standard include:
TYPES
SRD “Types” are simply a way of helping the manufacturer determine what type of tests they should perform based on the SRD design. The 2021 updates have added a new type of SRD and removed another from the previous list.
- Added: Type SRL-P. A device compact enough and approved by the manufacturer to be worn on a full-body harness.
- Removed: Type SRL-LE. Now a type SRL—defining Leading Edge – is covered in the new classes of SRDs.
CLASSES
In the 2021 revision to Z359.14, Classes are now used to describe products for overhead only products (Class 1) and leading edge rated products (Class 2). These classes ultimately explain how much free fall the unit can handle and if it has been tested for a fall event over an edge.
- New: Classes are separated as Class 1 and Class 2.
- Removed: Classes A and B have been removed.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
There are no longer multiple performance requirements depending on Class. SRDs must now comply with specific limits for Maximum Arrest Force, Average Arrest Force, and Maximum Arrest Distance.
The deadline for manufacturers to comply with the latest Z359.14 edition is now August 1, 2023. This is adjusted from the previous deadline of February 1, 2023.
READ BLOG https://blog.msasafety.com/fall-protection-what-are-the-latest-updates-to-ansi-z359-14/
Sources:
[1] https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/2020/09/18/safety-news-you-need-fall-protection
[2] https://www.ansi.org/about/introduction#
[3] https://www.assp.org/about/
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ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 Update for 3M
ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021
On June 17, 2021, the American National Standard for the Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs/SRLs) was approved with an amended effectivity date of August 01, 2023. After this date, manufacturers will be required to conform to this latest revision of the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 standard document.
Important Note: SRLs manufactured to the previous revisions of ANSI Z359.14 can continue to be purchased and used as originally intended after the effectivity date of August 01, 2023, if it was manufactured prior to said effectivity date.
The requirements of this revised standard supersede any corresponding requirements in ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2014, ANSI/ASSP Z359.1, ANSI/ASSP Z359.3 and ANSI/ASSP Z359.4 American National Standards.
This standard applies to all SRLs used in occupations requiring personal protection against falls from heights and, if required, shall allow for the specialized functions of travel restraint, rescue and or retrieval.
Announcing Wave 5b Launch of ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 Certified Product
We are pleased to announce that 3M Fall Protection will be making updates to our 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ XL Self-Retracting Lifeline offering driven by the most recent ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 update taking effect August 1, 2023. Our updated Self-Retracting Lifeline offering will be launched in multiple waves as the products are certified to the new ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard with conformance to 29 CFR OSHA 1926.502 & OSHA 1910.140. This second part of wave 5 will impact 4 products.
Effective June 26, 2023, updated 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ XL Self-Retracting Lifelines in 20 ft. lengths will be available, certified to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 standard as Class 1 units.
- Please note that this Class 1 SRL classification is for use with anchorages AT or ABOVE the dorsal D-ring.
- Please note that the updated 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ XL Self-Retracting Lifelines in 9 ft. and 11 ft. lengths will be available as of June 26, 2023 as well
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