ASTM F887-12
(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 −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.
1. Scope associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
1.1 This standard covers the specifications and qualification
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
testing of the following:
to use.
Climbers,
Climber straps,
2. Referenced Documents
Climber Pads,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Climber Footplates,
B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
Body Belts,
F1891Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners,
F1958/F1958MTest Method for Determining the Ignitabil-
Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD),
ity of Non-flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing by
Harnesses,
Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins
Shock Absorbing Lanyards.
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles,
Z359.0-2009Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall
trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance
Protection and Fall Arrest
criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbing
Z359.1 Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest
lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to
Systems, Subsystems and Components
thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.
Z359.13-2009Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Ab-
1.2 Three types of climbers, Types A, B, and C, and two
sorbing Lanyards
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
as opposed to the buckle end, which is designed to pass
1.7 Two types of shock absorbing lanyards, TypesAand B,
through the buckle for closing.
are covered.
3.1.3 body belt attachment, n—a system of straps and
1.8 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
buckles which allow the harness wearer to use a body belt in
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conjunction with the harness.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.1.4 climber, n—device used to assist in ascending and
descending wood poles or trees. Climbers generally consist of
1.9 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
leg iron, gaff, sleeves, straps and pads.
test method portions, 9.2, 10.3, 11.2, 14.4, 15.3, 15.4, 19.2,
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
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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 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.
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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 climber shank, simila
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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.
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
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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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—a system of straps and buckles which allow the harness wearer to use a body belt in conjunction
with the harness.
3.1.4 climber, n—device used to assist in ascending and descending wood poles or trees. Climbers generally consist of leg iron,
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 the snaphooks of
a positioning device.
3.1.6 design test, n— for arc and flame resistant materials, one made on a sample treated as representative of an industrial
product; these tests will not generally be repeated in quantity production.
3.1.7 dripping, n—in electric arc testing, a material response evidenced by flowing of the fiber polymer, the fabric, or the fabric
coating, and the evidence of droplets from the material, that characterizes overall performance relative to reducing the transfer of
heat that is sufficient to cause a second-degree burn.
3.1.8 electric arc ignition, n—as related to electric arc exposure, a response that causes the ignition of the material which is
accompanied by heat and light, and then subsequent burning for at least 5 s, or consumption of at least 25 % of the exposed test
specimen area.
3.1.9 fall arrest, n—the action or event of stopping a free fall or the instant where the downward free fall has been stopped. (See
ANSI Z359.0-2009.)
3.1.10 fall restriction, n—the act of preventing or limiting free fall from a work position, or while ascending or des
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