ASTM F887-10a
(Specification)Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
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.
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Designation: F887 – 10a
Standard Specifications 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.
1. Scope standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification
to use.
testing of the following:
Climbers,
2. Referenced Documents
Climber straps,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Climber Pads,
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Climber Footplates,
F1891 Specification forArc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
Body Belts,
F1958/F1958M Test Method for Determining the Ignitabil-
Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
ity of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Elec-
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
tric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins
Harnesses,
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
Shock Absorbing Lanyards.
Z359.0-2009 Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall
These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,
Protection and Fall Arrest
trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance
Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Sys-
criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbing
tems, Subsystems and Components
lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to
Z359.13-2009 Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Ab-
thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.
sorbing Lanyards
1.2 Three types of climbers, Types A, B, and C, and two
types of climber straps, Types A and B, are covered.
3. Terminology
1.3 Two types of body belts, Types A and B, are covered.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 Four types of positioning devices: three positioning
3.1.1 adjustable positioning lanyard (APL), n—a compo-
straps, TypesA, B, and C, and adjustable positioning lanyards
nent of a work positioning or fall restriction system (may be
are covered.
used for applications such as transitioning past an obstruction
1.5 Two types of WPFRD, Types A and AB, are covered.
during ascent or descent).
1.6 Two types of harnesses, Types A and B, are covered.
3.1.2 billet, n—the free (buckle hole) end of a belt or strap
1.7 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, TypesAand B,
as opposed to the buckle end, which is designed to pass
are covered.
through the buckle for closing.
1.8 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
3.1.3 body belt attachment, n—a system of straps and
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
buckles which allow the harness wearer to use a body belt in
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
conjunction with the harness.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.4 climber, n—device used to assist in ascending and
1.9 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
descending wood poles or trees. Climbers generally consist of
test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 19.2,
leg iron, gaff, sleeves, straps and pads.
22.2,23,24,and25ofthesespecifications: This standard does
3.1.5 dee-ring, D-ring, n—a steel straight-sided (no protru-
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
sions along edge of dee-ring; see Fig. 1) forging in a circle
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
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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 service@astm.org. 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 Nov. 1, 2010. Published November 2010. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F887–10. DOI: Available from the American National Standards Institute, ANSI, 25 W. 43rd
10.1520/F0887-10A. St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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3.1.11 full body harness, n—a component with a design of
straps which is fastened about the person in a manner so as to
contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at
least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest, and shoulders with means
for attaching it to other components or sub-systems.
3.1.12 gaff, n—a component of a pole or tree climber
attached to the climb
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Designation:F887–10 Designation: F887 – 10a
Standard Specifications 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.
1. 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
F1891 Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
F1958/F1958M Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by Electric Arc
Exposure Method Using Mannequins
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
Z359.0-2009 Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest
Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components
Z359.13-2009 Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards
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ThesespecificationsareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF18onElectricalProtectiveEquipmentforWorkersandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommittee
F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
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Current edition approved JulyNov. 1, 2010. Published OctoberNovember 2010. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as F887–05 .
F887–10. DOI: 10.1520/F0887-10A.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the American National Standards Institute, ANSI, 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 adjustable positioning lanyard (APL), n—a component of a work positioning or fall restriction system (may be used for
applications such as transitioning past an obstruction during ascent or descent).
3.1.2 billet, n—the free (buckle hole) end of a belt or strap as opposed to the buckle end, which is designed to pass through
the buckle for closing.
3.1.3 body belt attachment, n—asystemofstrapsandbuckleswhichallowtheharnesswearertouseabodybeltinconjunction
with the harness.
3.1.4 climber, n—deviceusedtoassistinascendinganddescendingwoodpolesortrees.Climbersgenerallyconsistoflegiron,
gaff, sleeves, straps and pads.
3.1.5 dee-ring, D-ring, n—a steel straight-sided (no protrusions along edge of dee-ring; see Fig. 1) forging in a circle
configuration with an integral stirrup to accept the belt, assembled into a body belt for the purpose of accepting
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