ASTM F887-13
(Specification)Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment
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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, Positioning Devices and Wood Pole Fall Restrict Devices (WPFRD)
Classification
12
Ordering Information
13
Body Belts
14
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
Classification
19
Ordering Information
20
Shock Absorbing Lanyards
21
Qualification Testing
Electric Arc Performance
22
Qualification Testing (Test Equipment,
Body Belts, Positioning Devices)
23
Qualification Testing (WPFRD)
24
Qualification Testing (Arborist Saddle)
25
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,Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),Arborist Saddle,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 Eight types of 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.
1.5 Two types of WPFRD, (Types A and AB) are covered.
1.6 Arborist saddle, (Type A) Positioning and Suspension are covered.
1.7 Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered.
1.8 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.
1.9 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.
1.10 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 18.4, 21.2, 22, 23, and 24 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 −13
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* Climber straps,
Climber Pads,
Table of Contents
Section/
Climber Footplates,
Section Title
Paragraph
Body Belts,
Scope 1
Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
Significance and Use 4
Arborist Saddle,
Pole and Tree Climbers
Harnesses,
Classification 5
Ordering Information 6
Shock Absorbing Lanyards.
Pole and Tree Climbers 7
These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,
Climber Gaffs 8
trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance
Climber Straps 9
Climber Pads 10
criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbing
Climber Footplates 11
lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to
Body Belts, Positioning Devices and Wood Pole Fall
thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.
Restrict Devices (WPFRD)
Classification 12
1.2 Three types of climbers, (Types A, B, and C) and two
Ordering Information 13
Body Belts 14 types of climber straps, Types (A and B) are covered.
Positioning Devices 15
1.3 Two types of body belts, (Types A and B) are covered.
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Device (WPFRD) 16
Arborist Saddle
1.4 Eight types of positioning devices: three positioning
Arborist Saddle 17
Harnesses straps, (Types A, B, and C), three adjustable-positioning
Classification 18
lanyards, (TypesA, B and C) and two nonadjustable position-
Ordering Information 18.2
ing lanyards, (Types A and B) are covered.
Sizing 18.3
Marking 18.4
1.5 Two types of WPFRD, (Types A and AB) are covered.
Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Classification 19
1.6 Arborist saddle, (Type A) Positioning and Suspension
Ordering Information 20
are covered.
Shock Absorbing Lanyards 21
Qualification Testing
1.7 Two types of harnesses, (Types A and B) are covered.
Electric Arc Performance 22
Qualification Testing (Test Equipment, 23
1.8 Twotypesofshockabsorbinglanyards,(TypesAandB)
Body Belts, Positioning Devices)
are covered.
Qualification Testing (WPFRD) 24
Qualification Testing (Arborist Saddle) 25
1.9 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
Instructions 26
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Guarantee and Rejection 27
Keywords 28
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification and are not considered standard.
testing of the following:
1.10 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to
Climbers,
thetestmethodportions,9.2,10.3,11.2,14.4,15.3,15.4,18.4,
21.2, 22, 23, and 24 of these specifications:This standard does
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not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
These specifications are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and are the direct responsibility of
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
Subcommittee F18.15 on Worker Personal Equipment.
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Current edition approved April 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
ε1 and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F887–12 . DOI:
10.1520/F0887-13. to use.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
F1891Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
F1958/F1958MTest Method for Determining the Ignitabil-
ity of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by
Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins
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2.2 ANSI/ASSE Standard:
Z359.0-2012Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall
Protection and Fall Arrest
Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest
FIG. 1 Typical Body Belt Dee-Ring
Systems, Subsystems and Components
Z359.3-2007 Safety Requirements for Positioning and
assembled into a body belt for the purpose of accepting the
Travel Restraint Systems
snaphooks of a positioning device.
Z359.13-2009Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Ab-
3.1.10 dee-ring, D-ring, (arborist saddle), n—an element
sorbing Lanyards
which allows for attaching a connecting device such as a
carabiner or snaphook.
3. Terminology
3.1.11 design test, n— for arc and flame resistant materials,
3.1
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: F887 − 12 F887 − 13
Standard Specifications for
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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.
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ε NOTE—A Summary of Changes section was added editorially in December 2012.
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, Positioning Devices and Wood Pole Fall
Restrict Devices (WPFRD)
Classification 12
Ordering Information 13
Body Belts 14
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
Classification 19
Ordering Information 20
Shock Absorbing Lanyards 21
Qualification Testing
Electric Arc Performance 22
Qualification Testing (Test Equipment, 23
Body Belts, Positioning Devices)
Qualification Testing (WPFRD) 24
Qualification Testing (Arborist Saddle) 25
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,
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These specifications are 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 Oct. 15, 2012April 1, 2013. Published December 2012June 2013. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20112012 as
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F887 – 11.F887 – 12 . DOI: 10.1520/F0887-12.10.1520/F0887-13.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
Arborist Saddle,
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(Types A, B, and C,C) and two types of climber straps, Types A(A and B,B) are covered.
1.3 Two types of body belts, Types(Types A and B,B) are covered.
1.4 FourEight types of positioning devices: three positioning straps, Types(Types A, B, and C, and adjustable positioning
lanyards C), three adjustable-positioning lanyards, (Types A, B and C) and two nonadjustable positioning lanyards, (Types A and
B) are covered.
1.5 Two types of WPFRD, Types(Types A and AB,AB) are covered.
1.6 Arborist saddle, (Type A) Positioning and Suspension are covered.
1.7 Two types of harnesses, Types(Types A and B,B) are covered.
1.8 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, Types(Types A and B,B) are covered.
1.9 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.
1.10 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 19.218.4,
22.221.2, 2322, 2423, and 2524 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
2
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 ANSIANSI/ASSE Standard:
Z359.0-2009Z359.0-2012 Definitions and Nomenclature U
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