ASTM F887-12e1

Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment

SCOPE
1.1 This 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),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.  
1.2 Three types of climbers, Types A, B, and C, and two types of climber straps, Types A and B, are covered.  
1.3 Two types of body belts, Types A and B, are covered.  
1.4 Four types of positioning devices: three positioning straps, Types A, B, and C, and adjustable positioning lanyards are covered.  
1.5 Two types of WPFRD, Types A and AB, are covered.  
1.6 Two types of harnesses, Types A and B, are covered.  
1.7 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, Types A and B, are covered.  
1.8 The 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.  
1.9 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 19.2, 22.2, 23, 24, and 25 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Oct-2012
• ICS: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment
• Technical Committee: F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
• Drafting Committee: F18.15 - Worker Personal Equipment

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F887-12 - Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM F887-13 - Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F887 −12
StandardSpecifications for
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Personal Climbing Equipment
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF887;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—A Summary of Changes section was added editorially in December 2012.
1. Scope* 22.2,23,24,and25ofthesespecifications: This standard does
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
testing of the following:
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Climbers,
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
Climber straps,
to use.
Climber Pads,
Climber Footplates,
2. Referenced Documents
Body Belts,
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Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD), B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Harnesses, F1891Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
Shock Absorbing Lanyards. F1958/F1958MTest Method for Determining the Ignitabil-
ity of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by
These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,
trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins
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criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbing
2.2 ANSI Standard:
lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to
Z359.0-2009Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall
thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.
Protection and Fall Arrest
Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest
1.2 Three types of climbers, Types A, B, and C, and two
Systems, Subsystems and Components
types of climber straps, Types A and B, are covered.
Z359.13-2009Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Ab-
1.3 Two types of body belts, Types A and B, are covered.
sorbing Lanyards
1.4 Four types of positioning devices: three positioning
straps, TypesA, B, and C, and adjustable positioning lanyards
3. Terminology
are covered.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 Two types of WPFRD, Types A and AB, are covered.
3.1.1 adjustable positioning lanyard (APL), n—a compo-
nent of a work positioning or fall restriction system (may be
1.6 Two types of harnesses, Types A and B, are covered.
used for applications such as transitioning past an obstruction
1.7 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, TypesAand B,
during ascent or descent).
are covered.
3.1.2 billet, n—the free (buckle hole) end of a belt or strap
1.8 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
as opposed to the buckle end, which is designed to pass
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
through the buckle for closing.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.3 body belt attachment, n—a system of straps and
and are not considered standard.
buckles which allow the harness wearer to use a body belt in
1.9 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
conjunction with the harness.
test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 19.2,
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These specifications are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2012. Published December 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F887–11. DOI: Available from the American National Standards Institute, ANSI, 25 W. 43rd
10.1520/F0887-12. St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.4 climber, n—device used to assist in ascending and stirrup section. (see Fig. 3 for illustration of a leg iron with
descending wood poles or trees. Climbers generally consist of attached gaff and sleeve).
leg iron, gaff, sleeves, straps and pads.
3.1.15 length adjusting device (LAD), n—a device designed
3.1.5 dee-ring, D-ring, n—a steel straight-sided (no protru- to add or take up slack in an adjustable positioning lanyard so
sions along edge of dee-ring; see Fig. 1) forging in a circle
that the system will accom
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