Preface
This is the first edition of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z259.2.1, Fall Arresters, Vertical Lifelines, and Rails. It is part of a series of Standards for components of Personal Fall-Arrest Systems (FAS). It supersedes the relevant parts of CSA Standard 2259.2.
Work on this Standard began in 1991 in order to adapt existing requirements to new technological advancements.
This Standard covers performance requirements for fall-arrest devices designed to arrest the accidental fall of an individual and for lifelines and rails used in the vertical or near-vertical position.
This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Fall Protection under the jurisdiction of the Standards Steering Committee on Occupational Health and Safety and was formally approved by these Committees. It will be submitted to the Standards Council of Canada for approval as a National Standard of Canada.
Scope
1.1
This Standard provides design and performance requirements for manufactured fall-arresting devices, vertical lifelines, and rigid sections, including mounting components.
1.2
The equipment specified in this Standard is intended primarily for use where there is a danger of falling from heights.
