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10‐D: 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
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