Fall Protection Equipment Testing
Intertek provides testing expertise and fast turnaround on fall protection equipment.
Falls from elevations are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities. Implementation of certified fall protection equipment greatly reduces that risk. To ensure these critical, protective products comply with the performance standard, there is an ANSI-accredited organization that certifies fall protection products used in general industry and construction - the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI). As the selected testing laboratory for SEI, Intertek provides testing expertise and fast turnaround on projects for fall protection equipment.
The following standards are used by SEI for testing and certifying fall protection equipment:
- ANSI Z359.1, 2007 – “Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components”
- ANSI Z359.1, 2007 - "Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components”
CAN/CSA Z259.10-M90 - “Standard Specification for Personal Climbing Equipment”
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance audits are conducted at the manufacturing facility. The SEI auditor inspects the facilities and audits the quality assurance system through a review of documents and records, and reviews the entire process of manufacturing the certified product. Technical requirements such as applicable specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, sampling plans, purchasing and inspection procedures are scrutinized. The audit includes facilities maintenance, the inspection function, measuring and test equipment, non-conforming material handling, corrective action procedures, distribution and product traceability. For the SEI fall protection program, each new manufacturer must complete a document, “Self-Evaluation of Compliance to ANSI Z 359.1” for review by the auditor prior to the SEI audit.
Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Fall Protection Equipment Testing.