Design of active fall-protection systems

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
Z259.16
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
13.340.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard specifies requirements for the design and performance of complete active fall-protection systems, including travel-restraint and vertical and horizontal fall-arrest systems. This Standard is intended for engineers with expertise in designing fall-protection systems.

Project need:

To update the current standard and support worker and public safety by addressing the newest developments in Self-retracting devices and Personal energy absorbers.

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