ASTM F887-16

Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment

SCOPE
Table of Contents  
Section Title  
Section/Paragraph  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Significance and Use  
4  
Pole and Tree Climbers  
Classification  
5  
Ordering Information  
6  
Pole and Tree Climbers  
7  
Climber Gaffs  
8  
Climber Straps  
9  
Climber Pads  
10  
Climber Footplates  
11  
Body Belts, Work Positioning Devices and Wood Pole Fall Restrict Devices (WPFRD)  
Classification  
12  
Ordering Information  
13  
Two Dee Body Belts, Auxiliary Positioning Belts, and Four Dee Body Belts  
14  
Two Dee Body Belts  
14.1  
Auxiliary Positioning Belts and Four Dee Body Belts  
14.2  
Positioning Devices  
15  
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Device (WPFRD)  
16  
Arborist Saddle  
Arborist Saddle  
17  
Harnesses  
Classification  
18  
Ordering Information  
18.2  
Sizing  
18.3  
Marking  
18.4  
Energy Absorbing Lanyards  
Classification  
19  
Ordering Information  
20  
Energy Absorbing Lanyards  
21  
Qualification Testing  
Electric Arc Performance  
22  
Hardware Requirements  
23  
Test Equipment  
24  
Qualification Testing  
25  
Body Belts, Four Dee Body Belts, and Auxiliary Positioning Belts  
25.1  
Positioning Devices  
25.2  
WPFRD  
25.3  
Arborist Saddle  
25.4  
Harness  
25.5  
Energy Absorbers  
25.6  
Instructions  
26  
Guarantee and Rejection  
27  
Keywords  
28  
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification testing of the following:  
Climbers,
Climber straps,
Climber Pads,
Climber Footplates,
Body Belts,
Work Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
Arborist Saddle,
Harnesses,
Energy 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 energy absorbing lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.  
1.2 Equipment may fall within one of the following categories:  
1.2.1 Fall (Travel) Restraint—Prevents a user from reaching a fall hazard (allow 0 fall distance).  
1.2.2 Work Positioning—Allows a 2 ft maximum free fall distance.  
1.2.3 Fall Arrest—Allows a 6 ft maximum free fall distance with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb.
Note 1: Under certain conditions and with the use of equipment designed for such conditions, a 12-ft free-fall distance with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb is allowed.  
1.2.4 Suspension—Allows 0 free-fall distance while supporting the user’s weight.  
1.2.5 Fall Restriction—to prevent or limit free fall from a work position or while ascending/descending a wood pole.  
1.3 Three types of climbers, (Types A, B, and C) and two types of climber straps, Types (A and B) are covered.  
1.4 Two types of body belts, (Types A and B) are covered.  
1.5 Eight types of work positioning devices: three positioning straps, (Types A, B, and C), three adjustable-positioning lanyards, (Types A, B and C) and two nonadjustable positioning lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.  
1.6 Two types of WPFRD, (Types A and AB) are covered.  
1.7 Arborist saddle, (Type A) Work Positioning and Suspension are covered.  
1.8 Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered.  
1.9 Two types of energy absorbing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.  
1.10 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.  
1.11 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.1.4, 15.3, 15.4, 16.2, 17.2, 18.4, 21.2, 22, 23, and 25 of this standard: This standard ...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2016
• 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 F887-13 - Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2016
• Replaced By: ASTM F887-18 - Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2018

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Designation:F887 −16
Standard Specifications for
1
Personal Climbing Equipment
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF887;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
Table of Contents
Section/
Table of Contents Section Title
Paragraph
Section/
Section Title
Instructions 26
Paragraph
Guarantee and Rejection 27
Scope 1
Keywords 28
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification
Significance and Use 4
testing of the following:
Pole and Tree Climbers
Climbers,
Classification 5
Ordering Information 6
Climber straps,
Pole and Tree Climbers 7
Climber Pads,
Climber Gaffs 8
Climber Footplates,
Climber Straps 9
Climber Pads 10
Body Belts,
Climber Footplates 11
Work Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/
Body Belts, Work Positioning Devices and Wood Pole
Carabiners,
Fall Restrict Devices (WPFRD)
Classification 12
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
Ordering Information 13
Arborist Saddle,
Two Dee Body Belts, Auxiliary Positioning Belts, and 14
Harnesses,
Four Dee Body Belts
Two Dee Body Belts 14.1
Energy Absorbing Lanyards.
Auxiliary Positioning Belts and Four Dee Body Belts 14.2
These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,
Positioning Devices 15
trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Device (WPFRD) 16
Arborist Saddle
criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and energy absorbing
Arborist Saddle 17
lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to
Harnesses
thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.
Classification 18
Ordering Information 18.2
1.2 Equipment may fall within one of the following catego-
Sizing 18.3
ries:
Marking 18.4
Energy Absorbing Lanyards
1.2.1 Fall (Travel) Restraint—Preventsauserfromreaching
Classification 19
a fall hazard (allow 0 fall distance).
Ordering Information 20
Energy Absorbing Lanyards 21 1.2.2 Work Positioning—Allowsa2ft maximum free fall
Qualification Testing
distance.
Electric Arc Performance 22
1.2.3 Fall Arrest—Allowsa6ftmaximumfree fall distance
Hardware Requirements 23
Test Equipment 24 with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb.
Qualification Testing 25
NOTE 1—Under certain conditions and with the use of equipment
Body Belts, Four Dee Body Belts, and Auxiliary 25.1
designed for such conditions, a 12-ft free-fall distance with a maximum
Positioning Belts
Positioning Devices 25.2
arrest force of 1800 lb is allowed.
WPFRD 25.3
1.2.4 Suspension—Allows 0 free-fall distance while sup-
Arborist Saddle 25.4
Harness 25.5 porting the user’s weight.
Energy Absorbers 25.6
1.2.5 Fall Restriction—to prevent or limit free fall from a
work position or while ascending/descending a wood pole.
1.3 Three types of climbers, (Types A, B, and C) and two
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This standard is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F18 on Electrical
types of climber straps, Types (A and B) are covered.
ProtectiveEquipmentforWorkersandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommittee
F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
1.4 Two types of body belts, (Types A and B) are covered.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2016. Published February 2017. Originally
1.5 Eight types of work positioning devices: three position-
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F887–13. DOI:
10.1520/F0887-16. ing straps, (Types A, B, and C), three adjustable-positioning
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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lanyards, (TypesA, B and C) and two nonadjustable position- 3. Terminology
ing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.6 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
1.7 Arboristsaddle,(TypeA)WorkPositioningandSuspen-
used for applications such as transitioning past an obstruction
sion are covered.
during ascent or descent).
1.8 Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered.
3.1.2 arborist saddle, n—an arrangement of straps, fittings
1.9 Two types of energy absorbing lanyards, (Types A and
and buckles or other elements in the form of a waist belt with
B) are covered.
a low attachment suitably arranged to support the body in a
1.10 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be re-
sitting position. The saddle may or may not include individual
garded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
leg straps or a rigid batten seat secti
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Designation: F887 − 13 F887 − 16
Standard Specifications for
1
Personal Climbing Equipment
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F887; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
Table of Contents
Section/
Section Title
Paragraph
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Significance and Use 4
Pole and Tree Climbers
Classification 5
Ordering Information 6
Pole and Tree Climbers 7
Climber Gaffs 8
Climber Straps 9
Climber Pads 10
Climber Footplates 11
Body Belts, Work Positioning Devices and Wood Pole
Fall Restrict Devices (WPFRD)
Classification 12
Ordering Information 13
Body Belts 14
Two Dee Body Belts, Auxiliary Positioning Belts, and 14
Four Dee Body Belts
Two Dee Body Belts 14.1
Auxiliary Positioning Belts and Four Dee Body Belts 14.2
Positioning Devices 15
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Device (WPFRD) 16
Arborist Saddle
Arborist Saddle 17
Harnesses
Classification 18
Ordering Information 18.2
Sizing 18.3
Marking 18.4
Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Energy Absorbing Lanyards
Classification 19
Ordering Information 20
Shock Absorbing Lanyards 21
Energy Absorbing Lanyards 21
Qualification Testing
Electric Arc Performance 22
Qualification Testing (Test Equipment, 23
Body Belts, Positioning Devices)
Hardware Requirements 23
Qualification Testing (WPFRD) 24
Test Equipment 24
Qualification Testing (Arborist Saddle) 25
Qualification Testing 25
Body Belts, Four Dee Body Belts, and Auxiliary 25.1
Positioning Belts
Positioning Devices 25.2
WPFRD 25.3
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These specifications areThis standard is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013Nov. 15, 2016. Published June 2013February 2017. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20122013 as
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F887 – 12F887 – 13. . DOI: 10.1520/F0887-13.10.1520/F0887-16.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Table of Contents
Section/
Section Title
Paragraph
Arborist Saddle 25.4
Harness 25.5
Energy Absorbers 25.6
Instructions 26
Guarantee and Rejection 27
Keywords 28
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification testing of the following:
Climbers,
Climber straps,
Climber Pads,
Climber Footplates,
Body Belts,
Work Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
Arborist Saddle,
Harnesses,
ShockEnergy 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 shockenergy absorbing lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to thermal
hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.
1.2 Equipment may fall within one of the following categories:
1.2.1 Fall (Travel) Restraint—Prevents a user from reaching a fall hazard (allow 0 fall distance).
1.2.2 Work Positioning—Allows a 2 ft maximum free fall distance.
1.2.3 Fall Arrest—Allows a 6 ft maximum free fall distance with a maximum arrest force of 1800 lb.
NOTE 1—Under certain conditions and with the use of equipment designed for such conditions, a 12-ft free-fall distance with a maximum arrest force
of 1800 lb is allowed.
1.2.4 Suspension—Allows 0 free-fall distance while supporting the user’s weight.
1.2.5 Fall Restriction—to prevent or limit free fall from a work position or while ascending/descending a wood pole.
1.3 Three types of climbers, (Types A, B, and C) and two types of climber straps, Types (A and B) are covered.
1.4 Two types of body belts, (Types A and B) are covered.
1.5 Eight types of work positioning devices: three positioning straps, (Types A, B, and C), three adjustable-positioning lanyards,
(Types A, B and C) and two nonadjustable positioning lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.
1.6 Two types of WPFRD, (Types A and AB) are covered.
1.7 Arborist saddle, (Type A) Work Positioning and Suspension are covered.
1.8 Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered.
1.9 Two types of shockenergy absorbing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.
1.1
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