scope:

This standard specifies requirements for qualification and verification testing of ANSI/ ASSE Z359, Fall Protection Code, products. It includes requirements for third-party testing, witness testing and manufacturer testing of fall protection products to the requirements of the ANSI/ ASSE Z359 standards.

Purpose and Application.

This standard specifies minimum requirements for third-party testing laboratories and product manufacturer testing laboratories when testing fall protection products against the ANSI/ ASSE Z359 standards.

This standard specifies minimum requirements for test equipment and the number of test specimens to be used when testing fall protection products against the ANSI/ASSE Z359 standards.

Before any product shall bear an ANSI/ ASSE Z359 marking or be represented in any way as being in compliance with any ANSI/ASSE Z359 standard, the requirements of this standard as well as the associated product standard shall be met.