 | Host: Wabash National – Mike Holle |
| Speaker: Paul Lorkowski – Capital Safety |
| Topic: Proposed changes to ANSI Z359.1 standard |
| Main change: gate strength from 220# to 3600#. |
| Gate face: 220# to 3600#. |
| Side of gate: 350# to 3600#. |
| Passed “old” & “new” gates around room for review. |
| New ratings will be stamped on gate. |
| Front “D” on harness can now be used for fall
arrest. |
| Twin leg lanyards…minimum of 5,000# break
strength. Connect only center snap hook to fall arrest attachment. |
| The term “user” has been clarified by “competent”,
“qualified”, and “authorized” persons. |
| If one or more persons are routinely exposed to
fall hazards, a comprehensive managed fall protection program is
required. |
| Introduced new “tie back” lanyard. |
| Duties and responsibilities were discussed for
each person associated with comprehensive fall protection program. |
| Anchorage system: Minimum 5,000#.
 | Rule of thumb – anchor point must be able to
support weight of pick up truck. |
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| Addressed rescue procedures when needed and what
is required. |
| Systems, sub-systems, and components required for
rescue. |
| Discussed increased awareness in the values of
expanded fall protection standard. |
