1. © MSA Canadian Fall Protection Standards Update MSA WebCast August 22, 2006 Presented by: Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services Mine Safety Appliances Company Englewood, CO

2. © MSA What we will cover… n Background of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) n Revisions to current standards u Safety Belts and Saddles u Full body harnesses u Shock absorbers and lanyards n Proposed revisions and new work items u Anchorage Connectors u Descent Control Devices u Guide to Selection and Use

3. © MSA Canadian Standards n Canadian Standards Association (CSA) u Governed by Standards Council of Canada n CSA Technical Advisory Committee for Fall Protection u Writes fall protection equipment standards n CSA Test & Certification Division u Tests equipment to standards u Issues certification under CSA mark n Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) u Equivalent test and certification body in the US u Issues certification under CSEI mark

4. © MSA Canadian Fall Protection Standards n Z259.1-05 - Body Belts and Saddles n Z259.2.1-98 – Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines and Rails n Z259.2.2-98 – Self-Retracting Devices n Z259.2.3-99 – Descent Control Devices n Z259.10-06 - Full Body Harnesses n Z259.11-05 – Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n Z259.12-01 – Connecting Components n Z259.13-04 – Flexible Horizontal Lifelines n Z259.14-01 – Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole Climbing n Z259.16-04 – Design of Active Fall Protection Systems

5. © MSA Recent CSA Standards Revised n CSA Z259.1-05, “ Body Belts and Saddles for Work Positioning & Travel Restraint” n CSA Z259.10-06, “Full Body Harnesses” n CSA Z259.11-05, “Shock Absorbers & Lanyards”

6. © MSA CSA Z259.1-05, “Body Belts and Saddles for Work Positioning and Travel Restraint” n Supersedes previous edition of standard n Covers body belts and saddles n Belt Types u Type 1: Lineman’s belt u Type 2: Belts for work positioning and travel restraint n Arborists’ saddles n References Z259.12-01 n Deleted obsolete requirements

7. © MSA CSA Z259.10-06 Full Body Harnesses n Supersedes previous edition n What’s the same u Classification scheme s Class A: Fall Arrest s Class D: Suspension and Controlled Descent s Class E: Limited Access s Class L: Ladder Climbing s Class P: Work Positioning u Test Procedures s Head-first, feet-first drop tests

8. © MSA CSA Z259.10-06 Full Body Harnesses n What’s Changed u Fall Arrest Indicator s Load indicator s 4 kN (900 lbf) activation force u Connectors s Reference CSA Z259.12 Connector Standard s Class I connectors for A,D,E,L and P attachments s Fiber loops are acceptable u Test Mass & Capacity s Test mass increases to 160 kg (352 lb) s Capacity increases to 175 kg (385 lb)

9. © MSA CSA Z259.10-06 Full Body Harnesses u Requirements for Integral Connection s Energy absorbers and lanyards u Labels and Instructions s Pictograms for each harness class s No more “A-arrow” on harness back straps s English and Canadian French required u Annex A s Supplementary Information on care, inspection and maintenance s Cautions and misuse conditions

10. © MSA CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n “Energy Absorber” rather than “Shock Absorber” n Heavyweight Classification s E4 – Standard l 4 kN (900 lbf) [dry], 5 kN (1,125 lbf) [wet or cold], 6 kN (1,350 lbf) [frozen, hot] l Workers 45 kg (99 lb) to 115 kg (253 lb) s E6 – Heavy Worker l 6 kN (1,350 lbf) [dry], 7 kN (1,575) [wet or cold], 8 kN (1,800 lbf) [frozen, hot] l Workers 90 kg (198 lb) to 175 kg (385 lb)

11. © MSA CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n Positioning and Fall Arrest Lanyards Together in One Standard n Final strength and elevated temperature test requirements for energy absorbers have been revised n Reference to CSA Z259.12-01 for connecting components

12. © MSA CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards Lanyard Classifications A – Rope Lanyard B - Web Lanyard C – Wire Rope Lanyard D – Positioning Lanyard E – Chain Positioning Lanyard F – Adjustable Positioning Lanyard

13. © MSA CSA Z259.11-05 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards n Testing u Flammability – Class D u Abrasion – Class D u Web & Frozen Tensile Strength – Class D u Dynamic Drop – Class D u Dynamic Drop (eyebolt) – Class A, B, C, E & F u Dynamic Drop (beam) – Class A, B & C u Residual Static Strength – Class A, B, C, D, E & F u Adjustable Lanyard Slippage – Class A, B, D & E

14. © MSA Effective Date for Revised Standards n Phase in period n Products previously certified will be removed from Certified Products List unless they are re-certified under the current standard n Z259.1-05 April 1, 2007 n Z259.10-06 June 1, 2007 n Z259.11-05 April 1, 2007

15. © MSA OVER THE HORIZON: Proposed Revisions and New Work Items n Z259.15-XX, Anchorage Connectors n Z259.2.3, Descent Control Devices n Fall Protection Guideline

16. © MSA CSA Z259.15-XX, “Anchorage Connectors” n Anchorage Connectors are used to connect the worker’s PPE to a suitable structural anchor n Examples of Typical Anchorage Connectors: u Straps & cables u Carabiners and large snahooks u Beam trolleys & sliders u D-rings & D-bolts u Davit Systems u Tripods

17. © MSA CSA Z259.15-XX, “Anchorage Connectors” n Increased gate strength requirements over those of CSA Z259.12-01 for anchorage connectors with operable gates n Test methods to enable safe use of anchorage connectors which bend or deform under load

18. © MSA Revision to CSA Z259.2.3-99, “Descent Control Devices” n Improvements in Safety and Testing n Simplified Classification Scheme n Summary of Proposed Revision u Type 1: Automatic operation with integral descent line u Type 2: Manually operated with integral descent line u Type 3: Manually operated with non-integral descent line u Both Types 2 & 3 will be equipped with hands-free locking and panic locking elements u Testing performed at speed to verify performance and strength

19. © MSA CSA Guideline for Selection and Use of Fall Protection Equipment n Guidance document rather than standard u Non-mandatory reference material n Written for end users u Safety directors, supervisors, trainers, at-risk workers n Illustrated guidelines to aid in safe practice u Performing a fall hazard assessment u Putting together a fall protection system u Equipment compatibility u Training u Inspection n Schedule for Publication u Estimated for completion in Q4 2007

20. © MSA Learning more about Canadian Fall Protection Standards n Availability of Standards u Online at www.shopcsa.ca to purchase n Meetings of CSA u Public meetings held at least twice per year throughout the Canadian Provinces u Contact CSA for meeting dates and locations u Online at www.csa-international.org

21. © MSA Question & Answer Period Update on Canadian Fall Protection Equipment Standards MSA WebCast August 23, 2006

22. © MSA Thanks for your participation! Joseph Feldstein Manager Technical Services MSA Fall Protection 2250 South Tejon Street Englewood, CO 80110 Ph: (303) 975-2304 Fax: (303) 934-9960 Email: joseph.feldstein@msanet.com