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ASTM F 887 : 2013

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Superseded by

ASTM F 887 : 2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-04-2013

€96.91
Excluding VAT

Committee
F 18
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Table of Contents

Section Title

Section/Paragraph

 Scope

1

 Referenced Documents

2

 Terminology

3

 Significance and Use

4

Pole and Tree Climbers

 Classification

5

 Ordering Information

6

 Pole and Tree Climbers

7

 Climber Gaffs

8

 Climber Straps

9

 Climber Pads

10

 Climber Footplates

11

Body Belts, Positioning Devices and Wood Pole Fall Restrict Devices (WPFRD)

 Classification

12

 Ordering Information

13

 Body Belts

14

 Positioning Devices

15

 Wood Pole Fall Restriction Device (WPFRD)

16

Arborist Saddle

 Arborist Saddle 

17

Harnesses

 Classification

18

 Ordering Information

18.2

 Sizing

18.3

 Marking

18.4

Shock Absorbing Lanyards

 Classification

19

 Ordering Information

20

 Shock Absorbing Lanyards

21

Qualification Testing

 Electric Arc Performance

22

 Qualification Testing (Test Equipment,
Body Belts, Positioning Devices)

23

 Qualification Testing (WPFRD)

24

 Qualification Testing (Arborist Saddle)

25

 Instructions

26

 Guarantee and Rejection

27

 Keywords

28


1.1This standard covers the specifications and qualification testing of the following:

Climbers,
Climber straps,
Climber Pads,
Climber Footplates,
Body Belts,
Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
Arborist Saddle,
Harnesses,
Shock 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 shock absorbing lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.

1.2Three types of climbers, (Types A, B, and C) and two types of climber straps, Types (A and B) are covered.

1.3Two types of body belts, (Types A and B) are covered.

1.4Eight types of positioning devices: three positioning straps, (Types A, B, and C), three adjustable-positioning lanyards, (Types A, B and C) and two nonadjustable positioning lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.

1.5Two types of WPFRD, (Types A and AB) are covered.

1.6Arborist saddle, (Type A) Positioning and Suspension are covered.

1.7Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered.

1.8Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.

1.9The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.10The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 18.4, 21.2, 22, 23, and 24 of these specifications: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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