CSA Z259.12-11

Abstract

This Standard specifies design and performance requirements, test methods, and requirements for marking and labelling individual connecting components used as part of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). This Standard applies to components that are <br>(a) used in the interconnection of a complete PFAS unit in accordance with CSA Z259.10; <br>(b) intended to be used as the primary single link to a permanent anchorage connector; or <br>(c) intended to be used as a primary attachment point between two or more subsystems. <br>This Standard does not apply to anchorages or anchorage connectors. <br>In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. <br>Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. <br>Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. <br>The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.