There are changes coming to the ANSI/ASSP Z359 Fall Protection Standard. The biggest changes that are getting the most buzz, are the changes coming to the ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 Standard for self-retracting devices.
What are the changes? When are they coming? How does it affect your current inventory? Join Dan Henn as he answers all those questions. Who is Dan and why should you listen? Dan is:
- Vice-Chairman of ANSI/ASSP Z359 Accredited Standards Committee (The Fall Protection Code)
- Chairman of ANSI/ASSP Z359.17 Subgroup (Safety Requirements for Flexible Horizontal Lifelines)
- Chairman of ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 Subgroup (Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices)
He also takes a good look at why Falls are STILL the leading cause of construction fatalities. He gives us his 3 takeaways to how we can make progress on this…plus his BONUS takeaway that will surprise you!
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the recent changes to the ANSI Z359 fall protection standard, with a particular focus on the changes to the Z359.14 standard for self-retracting devices.
- Recognizing the limitations of the current product standards and the need for additional information for users on how to choose the correct product for their application, how to employ it, how to train workers on its use, and what to do if things go wrong.
- Understanding the increasing incidence of fall-related fatalities and injuries in the workplace, even as the overall number of occupational fatalities and injuries decreases.
- Recognizing the importance of controlling behaviors when prescribing and distributing leading edge fall protection products and advising customers when such products are not suitable for their environment.
- Understanding the types and classifications of fall protection devices and how they are used, and the importance of introducing innovations in material and manufacturing requirements to improve product safety.
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