© MSA Fall Protection Standards Update for the US Department of Energy MSA WebCast June 19, 2007 Presented by: Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services Mine Safety Appliances Company

© MSA Today’s WebCast Topics n Update on the New ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standards n Review of ASTM F Standard for Fall Protection in High Voltage Electrical Environments n Rescue and Retrieval after a Fall Event n Question and Answer Session

© MSA An Update on the Proposed New ANSI Z359 Standard n What we will cover: u Background Information u The “Family of Standards” s Summary of proposed new standards s Highlights of new requirements u Schedule for Release s Estimated Date for Publication s Effective Date u Compliance Information

© MSA Background to the New Z359 Standards n Original standard published in 1992 u First General Industry fall protection standard u First to use the “systems” approach to fall arrest equipment n Revised in 1999 u Few changes were made u Incorporated into many industrial fall protection programs n Revised and Expanded in 2006 u Public comment ended in March 2007 u ANSI approval in progress

© MSA The Family of Standards n Z “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest” n Z359.1 – “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components” n Z359.2 – “Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program” n Z359.3 – “Safety Requirements for Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems” n Z359.4 – “Safety Requirements for Assisted Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components”

© MSA ANSI Z “Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest” n A lexicon of fall protection terms used in the other standards

© MSA ANSI Z359.1 – “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components” n Snaphook and carabiner gate strength will increase to 3,600 pounds n Twin-leg fall arrest lanyards will be tested to 5,000 pounds at the junction where the lanyard legs come together n Frontal attachment elements on full body harnesses are now included for limited fall arrest

© MSA ANSI Z359.2 – “Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program” n Requirements for fall hazard assessments at the workplace n Creating a fall protection plan for each worksite n Design requirements for fall protection systems in new facilities n Criteria for anchorage systems n Inspection, maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment n Rope access n Rescue planning and procedures n Incident Investigations n Training and assessment

© MSA ANSI Z359.3 – “Work Positioning and Travel Restraint” n Full body harnesses equipped with attachment elements for positioning or restraint n Lanyards for positioning and restraint applications n Suspension seats

© MSA ANSI Z359.4 – “Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components” n Rescue harnesses n Anchorage connectors for use in rescue n Personnel hoists n Descent control devices n Rope tackle blocks n Self-retracting lanyards with integral rescue capability

© MSA ANSI Z359 Standards Schedule for Release n Approval date u date ANSI approves document u May 2007 n Publication date u date ASSE starts publication u about the end of June 2007 n Effective date u date the standards take effect u October 15, 2007

© MSA ANSI Z359 Standards Compliance Information n The ANSI Z359 standards are voluntary consensus standards and compliance is not mandated by law. n DOE facilities will have the option when to phase in the requirements of the new standards. n The Z359 Committee has delayed the effective date of these standards

© MSA ANSI Z359 Standards More Information n For additional information on the requirements of the new standards, refer to the MSA White Paper, "A Review of Upcoming Changes to the ANSI Z359.1 Fall Arrest Standard," posted on the MSA website at this location: n To purchase copies of the new standards, contact the American Society of Safety Engineers, Des Plaines, IL and online at:

© MSA Understanding the New ASTM F Standard for Personal Climbing Equipment

© MSA A Review of the New Standard n What we will cover: u Scope of the Standard u Who Needs to Know and How to Use u Equipment Specifications u Equipment Testing u Applications for the New Standard u Role of Third Party Certification u MSA Products

© MSA ASTM F Scope of the Standard n Product Specifications u Pole & Tree Climbers u Climber Straps u Body Belts u Positioning Straps u Full Body Harnesses u Shock Absorbing Lanyards

© MSA ASTM F Scope of the Standard n Acceptance Test Procedures u Material Properties u Strength Testing n Performance Criteria u Arc Resistance u Full Body Harnesses u Shock Absorbing Lanyards

© MSA ASTM F Who Needs to Know About This Standard? n Affected Industries u Electrical Power Generation and Distribution u Telecom and Broadcast Industry u Tree Trimmers Wherever workers are exposed to hazards of falls while in proximity to energized electrical sources

© MSA ASTM F Who Needs to Know About This Standard? n Personnel u Safety Directors and Supervisors u Engineering Professionals u Purchasing Managers u At-Risk Workers Not necessarily limited to climbers, also refers to personal protective equipment (PPE) used in aerial lifts

© MSA ASTM F How to Use This Standard n To Specify Equipment u “Ordering Information” included with each product category n To Verify Compliance u Marking requirements identified for each product covered in the standard n How to Order the Standard u Contact ASTM website – u Contact ASTM customer service –

© MSA Product Specifications n Pole & Tree Climbers n Climber Straps n Body Belts n Positioning Straps n Full Body Harnesses n Shock Absorbing Lanyards

© MSA Pole and Tree Climbers n Classification n Sizes n Materials & Properties n Processing n Design n Finish n Inspection, Marking & Testing

© MSA Body Belts n Classification n Sizes n Material & Properties n Design n Test Methods

© MSA Positioning Straps n Sizes n Materials & Properties n Hardware n Design n Finish n Test Methods n Inspection, Marking and Testing

© MSA Full Body Harnesses n Classification u Type A – full body u Type B – full body with Belt n Sizes u Short, Regular, Tall and Extra Tall n Materials u Webbing 7,000 lbf minimum strength n ANSI Z359.1

© MSA Shock Absorbing Lanyards n Classification u Type A – separation of woven material u Type B – stretching of woven material n Sizes u Minimum lengths n Connectors u Locking snaphooks or carabiners u Sewn fiber loops

© MSA Product Testing: Harnesses and Shock Absorbing Lanyards n Electric Arc Exposure Testing u ASTM F1958/F 1958M n Post Arc-Exposure Testing u ANSI Z359.1 Fall Arrest Components u Dynamic Drop Test Testing confirms that the equipment will continue to function after exposure to an electric arc flash of very high intensity

© MSA Electric Arc Performance n Test Method ASTM F 1958/ F 1958M “Standard Test Method for Determining the Ignitability of Non-Flame-Resistant materials for Clothing by Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Mannequins” n Relevance to Fall Protection PPE u Worn over outerwear u Protection against flame and melting

© MSA Drop Testing n Performed as soon as possible after electric arc test n For Harnesses: u 6 ft free-fall distance with 220 lb rigid test torso u Head-first and feet-first drops n For Lanyards: u 6 ft free-fall distance with 220 lb rigid test mass u 900 lbf maximum arrest force u 42 in maximum elongation

© MSA Value Added by the New Standard n Improved methods for evaluating fall protection equipment used in an electrical hazards environment n Additional assurance that equipment will function to arrest a fall after thermal shock of a high-energy arc flash

© MSA Applications for Equipment Certified to ASTM F n Utility linesmen n Construction workers exposed to energized electrical sources n Maintenance and repair personnel working in electrical vaults n Tree trimmers working in proximity to high voltage power lines

© MSA Importance of Third Party Certification n Independent testing and certification of equipment to the standard n Validation of manufacturer’s quality management system n Regular verification testing to assure ongoing compliance n Provisions for recall in the event of non-compliance

© MSA MSA Products Meeting the ASTM F Standard n MSA ArcSafe™ Full Body Harnesses and Shock Absorbing Lanyards n Certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) n Contact your local MSA distributor or visit the MSA website at:

© MSA Fall Protection Rescue Planning, Equipment and Training for Post-Fall Rescue and Retrieval

© MSA Fall Arrest and Rescue n Self-Rescue n Assisted Rescue and Evacuation n Planning for the Event n Selecting the Right Equipment n Training for Rescue Personnel

© MSA Rescue Planning n Planning for rescue is part of the total fall protection program n The Rescue Plan n Rescue Procedures n Rescue Procedures are linked to your Fall Protection Procedures

© MSA Rescue Planning (continued) n The Role of Emergency Services u Questions to be considered before relying on professional emergency services u The employers responsibility n Medical Considerations in Post-Fall Rescue u First aid for rescue personnel u Your first priority – quick safe transport u Preventing suspension trauma

© MSA Rescue Equipment n Historical and current trends u Alpine techniques u Modern industrial rescue equipment n Selecting the right equipment for the job u No one-size-fits-all u Contact your rescue equipment manufacturer MSA Rescue Utility System

© MSA Rescue Equipment Standards n NFPA 1983 (2006 edition) u Synthetic fiber ropes u Rescue harnesses u Accessory equipment n ANSI Z u Rescue harnesses u Rescue lanyards u Anchorage connectors u Descender devices u Three-Way rescuers u Rescue Hoists

© MSA Rescue Training n Training and Competency u Training + Assessment = Competency n ANSI Z Training Requirements for Rescue u “Authorized Rescuer” u “Competent Rescuer”

© MSA Rescue Training (continued) n Practice, Practice, Practice u Training as a team u Assessment u Simulations n Training Resources u In-House Professionals u Governmental Agencies u Private Contractors and Consultants

© MSA Raising the Bar for Rescue Preparedness n Rescue is part of a managed fall protection program n Rescue is a pre-planned event n Select the right equipment for your applications n Seek professional training for your team n Practice for the worst case

© MSA Thank you for your participation! For further information, contact: Joseph Feldstein MSA Fall Protection 2250 South Tejon Street Englewood, CO Ph: (303) Fax: (303)