Fall Protection by MSA
MSA has several kits available and with so many options for fall protection available, MSA has the right kit for your application.
An example of an MSA kit:
- Gravity harness, Vest-style Standard Size, with Qwik-Fit leg straps, and back D-ring with integral Sure-Stop shock-absorber with D-ring
- 25'-5/8" Polysteel/Polyester rope with LS snaphook
- Rope grab fall arrester with 9/16" 914mm) gate, steel auto locking carabiner
- Temporary Roof Anchor
- Woodscrews, #12x2.5" Philips Flathead, zinc
- Roofer's kit tote bag
General Fall Arrest Requirements:
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requires (but is not limited to):
- Body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system
- Only locking type snaphooks shall be used
- Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest systems must be capable of supporting at lease 5,000 lbs per employee attached
- Personal Fall Arrest systems shall be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6' nor contact any lower level
What is ANSI?
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is a voluntary standardization system and does not possess the ability to enforce its standards. ANSI facilitates development of national standards by establishing consensus among manufacturers and consumers. Many of OSHA's regulations are adopted from ANSI standards.
ANSI Z359.1 requires (but is not limited to):
- Snaphooks and carabiners shall be self-closing and self-locking
- Equipment shall be inspected by the user before each use and, additionally, by a competent person other than the user at intervals of no more than 1 year
- Prior to selecting a personal fall arrest system, the user shall make an assessment of workspace conditions where the equipment is required.