Energy Absorbers and Lanyards

1 Scope

1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for the performance, design, testing, marking, and instructions of

energy absorbers and lanyards, including lineman’s pole straps and integrally connected lanyards and

energy absorbers.

1.2 Applications

Energy absorbers and lanyards are used as parts of complete fall arrest, travel restraint, fall restrict, or work

positioning systems, as applicable. The scope of this Standard does not include information regarding the

proper selection of components in order to assure the intended performance of these systems.

1.3 Exclusions

This Standard is not intended for lanyards that are used exclusively as anchorage connectors or used for

recreational activities such as climbing or mountaineering.

1.4 Terminology

In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to

satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which

is advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the

limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses

do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is

to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered

part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative

(mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.5 Units of measure

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are approximate

and are for information only.