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ANSI/ASSP Z359.3 – 2019

American National Standard

Safety Requirements for

Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

Secretariat

American Society of Safety Professionals

520 N. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Approved June 28, 2019

Effective September 1, 2020

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Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of American National Standard Z359.3 - 2019.)
This standard, national in scope, was developed by an Accredited Standards Committee
functioning under the procedures of the American National Standards Institute, with the
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as secretariat.
It is intended that every employer whose operations use fall protection equipment within the
scope and purpose of this standard, will utilize equipment meeting the requirements of this
standard.
The need for this standards activity grew out of the continuing development of a series of fall
protection-related standards. The focus is to tie the elements of those standards together and
provide the tools with which employers may develop the programs that incorporate those
elements. The Z359 Fall Protection Code brings together the administrative requirements of
those fall protection standards. It should be noted, as in all Z359-series standards, that this
standard applies to occupational activities. It is not intended to apply to sports activities such as
mountaineering.
Neither the standards committee, nor the secretariat, states that this standard is perfect or in its
ultimate form. It is recognized that new developments are to be expected, and that revisions of
the standard will be necessary as the state-of-the-art progresses and further experience is
gained. It is felt, however, that uniform guidelines for fall protection programs are very much
needed and that the standard in its present form provides for the minimum criteria necessary to
develop and provide products for the workplace.
The Z359 Committee acknowledges the critical role of design in influencing the use of proper
fall protection equipment. Designs which eliminate fall hazards through the proper application
of the hierarchy of safety controls are the preferred method for fall protection. Design
deficiencies often increase the risk for employees who may be exposed to fall hazards,
examples are: (1) lack of rail systems to prevent falls from machines, equipment and structures;
(2) failure to provide engineered anchorages where use of personal fall arrest systems are
anticipated; (3) no provision for safe access to elevated work areas; (4) installation of machines
or equipment at heights, rather than floor/ground level to preclude access to elevated areas; (5)
failure to plan for the use of travel restriction or work positioning devices. To that end, this
standard is part of a series of standards that also provides guidance for design considerations
for new buildings and facilities.
History
This standard was originally released in 2007. Since that time, the Z359 series of standards has
expanded and broadened, requiring updates to this standard that were released in 2017. Since
the release of the last standard, some improvements to clarity were required. This revision
makes those improvements and updates this document to incorporate general document
improvements.
Standard Perspective
This standard is written from an equipment design perspective, with the intention that it will
primarily be used by equipment manufacturers and test labs in the design and testing of
lanyards and positioning lanyards.
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Normative Requirements
This standard uses the single-column format. The normative requirements appear aligned to the
left margin. To meet the requirements of this standard, users must conform to these normative
requirements. These requirements typically use the verb “shall”.
NOTE: The informative or explanatory note in this standard appears indented, in italics, in
a reduced font, in an effort to provide a visual signal to the reader that this is an informative
note, not normative text, and is not to be considered part of the requirements of this
standard; this text is advisory in nature only. The suppliers and users are not required to
conform to the informative note. The informative note is presented in this manner in an
attempt to enhance readability and to provide explanation or guidance to the sections they
follow.
Figures
Figures provided in the standard are used to show basic concepts of testing, types of products,
examples of labels or other information from the standard. These figures are not to scale. They
are for educational and informational purposes to explain content within a standard.
Suggestions for Improvements
Suggestions for improvements to this standard are welcome. They should be sent to American
Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), 520 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Attention: Z359 Secretariat.
Revisions
The Z359 Committee welcomes proposals for revisions to this standard. Revisions are made to
the standard periodically (usually five years from the date of the standard) to incorporate
changes that appear necessary or desirable, as demonstrated by experience gained from the
application of the standard. Proposals should be as specific as possible, citing the relevant
section number(s), the proposed wording and the reason for the proposal. Pertinent
documentation would enable the Z359 Committee to process the changes in a timely manner.
Interpretations
Upon a request in writing to the Secretariat, the Z359 Committee will render an interpretation of
any requirement of the standard. The request for interpretation should be clear, citing the
relevant section number(s) and phrased as a request for a clarification of a specific requirement.
Oral interpretations are not provided.
No one but the Z359 Committee (through the Z359 Secretariat) is authorized to provide any
interpretation of this standard.
Approval
Neither the Z359 Committee nor the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approves,
certifies, rates or endorses any item, construction, proprietary device or activity.
Committee Meetings
Persons wishing to attend a meeting or join the committee should contact the Secretariat for
information.
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Standard Approval
This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by the Z359 Secretariat.
Approval of the standard does not necessarily imply (nor is it required) that all committee
members voted for its approval. At the time this standard was approved, the Z359 Committee
had the following members:

Thomas Kramer, P.E., CSP, Chair

Dan Henn, Vice Chair
Ovidiu Munteanu, Secretary
Timothy Fisher, CSP, CHMM, CPEA, CAE, ARM, STS, Assistant Secretary
Jennie Dalesandro, Administrative Technical Support

Organization Represented Name of Representative

3M Raymond Mann
American Society of Safety Professionals Jubal Hamernik, Ph.D., P.E.
John Frost, CSP
Bashlin Industries, Inc. Bradley McGill
Caleb Williams
Bayer AG Adam Chapin
Chad McDanel
Boeing Joey Junio, P.E.
Segis Wright
Buckingham Manufacturing Company James Rullo
DeForest Canfield
Certified Access Dave Pasco
ClimbTech Karl Guthrie
Daniel Aleksovski
Elevated Insight & Engineering Ltd. Greg Small, P.Eng., M.Eng.
Elk River, Inc. Mark Conover
Delisa Calhoun
Ellis Fall Safety Solutions, LLC J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPE
John Whitty, P.E.
ExxonMobil Freddie Johnson
Zachary Shanklin
FallTech Zack Winters
Mike Tavis
Flexible Lifeline Systems Michael Bailey, P.E.
John Seto, P.E.
General Motors Company Graham Parr
Ken Mahnick
GME Supply Company Daniel Pobst
Chris Heitkamp
Gorbel Inc. Allen Baughman
Kevin Duhamel
Gravitec Systems, Inc. Kevin Denis
David Lough
High Engineering Corporation William Parsons, P.Eng.
Honeywell Bradley Rohlf
Steven McPherson
Indianapolis Power and Light Company Nick Hutchinson
Michael Wright
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INSPEC International Ltd. Paul Clarke, CEng, MIMechE

Andrew Diamond, MInstP, BSc (Hons)
International Safety Equipment Association Cristine Fargo
Justin Patton
Jelco Philip Clemmons
Kee Safety, Inc. Graham Willmott
John Ingram
KMI Construction Jim Kinateder
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Kevin Goodwin, MS, CSP, SMS
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC Louis Renner, CSP
Liberty Mutual Glenn Sparks
Matthew Zaffini
Lighthouse Safety, LLC John Corriveau
Mark Benes
LJB Inc. Thomas Kramer, P.E., CSP
Rupert Noton, CEng, MIStructE
Malta Dynamics, LLC David Ivey
Chris Holland
Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers Andrew Emmons, P.E.
Al Jording, P.E.
MSA Rob Willis
Tim Bissett
Murdock Webbing Company, Inc. Rick Toll
Stephan Gelinas
National Association of Tower Erectors John Jones
Justin Miller
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Hongwei Hsiao, Ph.D.
Pensafe Inc. Keith Smith
Petzl Jeremiah Wangsgard
Keith Luscinski
Pigeon Mountain Industries Jeff Bowles
Loui McCurley
Pure Safety Group Warren Faber
Andre Pelland
REK Associates, LLC Jake Williams
John Blake
Reliance Industries Dan Henn
W. Joe Shaw
Rigid Lifelines Arnie Galpin, P.E.
Rooftop Anchor, Inc. Kynan Wynne
Joshua Adam, P.E.
Safety Equipment Institute, Inc. Stephen Sanders
Schreiber Foods Mark Winchester
George Jerome
Shell Oil Company Ed Grosse
Gregory Byers
SKYLOTEC North America LP Douglas Mercier
Michael Masterson, Jr.
Southern Weaving Company Andrew Broadway
Curtiss Burdette
Sparkling Clean Window Company Samuel Terry
Art Schneider
SPRAT Charley Rankin, M.S.
Cedric Smith
STE Michael Wright, P.E., CPE, CSP
Mark Williams
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Sturges Manufacturing, Inc. Tyler Griffith

SureWerx/PeakWorks Tim Accursi
Juan Rangel
Travelers Scott Richert, CSP, ARM, ALCM
Trinity Industries, Inc. Robin Wagstaff
Tritech Fall Protection Systems, Inc. Craig Siciliani
Meridith Conser
U.S. Air Force Robert Baker
Robert Foster
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Shawn Smith, CSP
Corey Dickson
U.S. Department of Interior - BSEE John Cushing, Jr.
David Nedorostek
U.S. Navy Basil Tominna, P.E.
Ronald Silva, P.E.
UAW Matthew Uptmor, OHST
UL Beverly Stutts
Andrew White
Vertical Access LLC Kelly Streeter, P.E.
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Ian Bevan
Werner Co. Michael Cameron
Cody Rappoport
Western Area Power Administration William Schnyer
John Woodard, CIH, CSP
WJE Daniel Gach
Jason Kamman, CSP, CHST
Zachry Group Adam Rubin

Subgroup Z359.3 had the following members:

Cody Rappoport, Chair

Bradley McGill, Vice Chair
Tim Accursi
Jason Bird
Paul Clarke, CEng, MIMechE
Philip Clemmons
John Corriveau
Jeremy Deason, P.E.
Kevin Denis
J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CPE
Nathan Hall
Marc Harkins
Thomas Kramer, P.E., CSP
Loui McCurley
Lawrence McManamon
William Parsons, P.Eng.
David Pate, CUSA
Bryan Robinson
James Rullo
Basil Tominna, P.E.
Rob Willis
Michael Wright, P.E., CPE, CSP
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Contents
1. Scope, Purpose and Application, Exceptions and Interpretations ..........................................10
1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................................. 10
1.2 Purpose and Application ................................................................................................. 10
1.3 Exceptions ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Interpretations ................................................................................................................. 10
2. Definitions .............................................................................................................................10
3. Design Requirements............................................................................................................11
3.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Component and Element Requirements .......................................................................... 12
3.3 Lanyard and Positioning Lanyard Design Requirements ................................................. 12
3.4 Lanyard and Adjustable Lanyard Performance Requirements ......................................... 16
3.5 Positioning Lanyard and Adjustable Positioning Lanyard Performance Requirements .... 16
4. Performance Requirements (Qualification Testing) ...............................................................16
4.1 Test Equipment and Test Specimens .............................................................................. 16
4.2 Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards Qualification Testing ................................................ 17
5. Marking and Instructions .......................................................................................................24
5.1 General Marking Requirements ....................................................................................... 24
5.2 Specific Marking Requirements ....................................................................................... 24
5.3 Instruction Requirements................................................................................................. 24
6. Inspection, Maintenance and Storage ...................................................................................25
6.1 General Requirements .................................................................................................... 25
7. References ...........................................................................................................................25
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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z359.3-2019

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z359.3

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR
LANYARDS AND POSITIONING LANYARDS

1. Scope, Purpose and Application, Exceptions and Interpretations

1.1 Scope
This standard establishes requirements for the design, performance, qualification testing, test
methods, marking, instruction, training, maintenance and removal from service of lanyards and
positioning lanyards for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 pounds (59 to 140 kg).
NOTE: Although appearing similar to each other, positioning lanyards and lanyards have
different functions. Positioning lanyards serve a support function, usually connecting hip to
hip and holding a user in a working position, always under load when used. Lanyards serve
a tethering function and are not routinely under load.
1.2 Purpose and Application
The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum requirements for the design, testing and
marking of lanyards and positioning lanyards, and is intended for use by manufacturers,
distributors, purchasers, regulators, users and certifying bodies of lanyards and positioning
lanyards.
1.2.1 Before any lanyards and positioning lanyards shall bear the marking ANSI/ASSP Z359.3-
2019 or be represented in any way as being in compliance with this standard, all applicable
requirements of this standard shall be met. Such compliance shall be established in accordance
with the requirements specified in ANSI/ASSP Z359.7, Qualification and Verification Testing of
Fall Protection Products.
1.2.2 Users of active fall protection systems require proper training and instruction, including
detailed procedures for the safe use of such equipment in their work application. Refer to
ANSI/ASSP Z359.2, Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection
Program, for training requirements.
1.2.3 This standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed in section 7. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions
of any of these publications apply to this American National Standard only when incorporated in it
by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to
applies.
1.3 Exceptions
1.3.1 This standard does not apply to sport and recreational related equipment and personal
climbing equipment under the scope of ASTM F887, Standard Specifications for Personal
Climbing Equipment.
1.4 Interpretations
Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat
of this standard.
2. Definitions
Definitions applicable to this standard are listed below in alphabetical order. Definitions from
other Z359 standards that are used in this document, but not defined herein, can be found in

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