scope:

This standard establishes safety requirements and performance criteria for active fall protection systems and their associated equipment used in construction and demolition. This includes guidelines for the planning, configuration, selection, installation, user training, operation, inspection and maintenance of equipment that is utilized in active fall protection systems. These systems create a personal interface with the worker via fitted equipment worn on the body while performing construction and demolition tasks at heights.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance for the proper utilization of active fall protection systems and equipment such that workers are protected from falls from height while performing construction and demolition activities.