CSA Z259.17-16

Abstract

This Standard specifies requirements for the selection, use, and application of active fall-protection equipment and systems. <br>The purpose of this Standard is to provide criteria and considerations for the safe selection and use of active fall-protection equipment and systems. <br>The selection and use of fall-protection systems as part of a fall-protection program that may include such elements as hazard assessment, work methods, purchasing, practices, training, maintenance, and inspection, intended to minimize the risks involved. <br>The clauses of this Standard are intended to reduce risks, which are inherent in all active fall-protection systems. <br>This Standard references personal fall-protection system (PFPS) components that conform to the requirements of the CSA Z259 Series of Standards or an equivalent. <br>This Standard does not cover requirements for <br>a) design and performance of fall-protection systems or components; <br><strong>Note:</strong> <em>For design and performance requirements refer to the applicable fall protection Standard (see CSA Z259 series).</em> <br>b) selection and use of post-fall rescue equipment, plans, and procedures; and <br>c) selection and use of passive fall-protection systems such as temporary guardrails or safety net systems. <br>This Standard is not intended to replicate or replace other Standards covered by CSA Group. <br>When the term &#8220;anchor&#8221; is used throughout this Standard document it means the combination of the anchorage connector and the anchorage (structure). <br>The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only. <br>In this Standard, &#8220;shall&#8221; is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; &#8220;should&#8221; is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and &#8220;may&#8221; is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. <br>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. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.