New ANSI/ASSE Fall Protection Standards Published

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ASSE recently published two Z359 Fall Protection Standards, which cover important components of an organization’s managed fall protection program.

ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 – 2017 Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

This standard establishes criteria and requirements for an employer’s fall protection program including policies, duties and responsibilities, training, survey and identification of fall hazards, fall protection procedures, eliminating or controlling fall hazards, rescue procedures, program implementation, incident investigation and evaluating program effectiveness.  For further information or to purchase a copy, CLICK HERE.

ANSI/ASSE Z359.3 – 2017 Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

This standard establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualification and verification testing and instructions for lanyards and positioning lanyards for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 pounds (59 to 140kg).  For further information or to purchase a copy, CLICK HERE.

April 4, 2017

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