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10-4: Standards and references
Below is a listing of standards that are applicable to the construction and use of this product.
FallTech
strongly encourages that all employers acquire and utilize these documents for the
creation of your own fall protection policies and your individual fall protection plans. Users of this
product should also be familiar with this information as well.
OSHA Standards bear the force of law on a federal level. Some states have their own
regulations which are locally enforced – check with your State Department of Labor for specific
requirements which may be enforced in your area. OSHA Standards can be accessed for free at
www.osha.gov.
29 CFR 1926 (Subpart M)
1926.500: Scope, Application and Definitions
1926.501: Duty to Have Fall Protection
1926.502: Fall Protection Systems Criteria & Practices
1926.503: Training Requirements
ANSI standards are voluntary consensus standards, and are generally regarded among the
best practices where fall protection is concerned. Some states have incorporated one or more of
the ANSI standards by reference, meaning that they may be enforced by some state or local
agencies. Check with your State Department of Labor for further details. ANSI standards are
available for purchase through the e-standards store at www.ansi.org.
ANSI Z359.1-2007: Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and
Components
ANSI Z359.2-2007: Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection
Program
ANSI Z359.12-2009: Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
ANSI A10.32-2004: Fall Protection Systems for Construction and Demolition Operations
