Personal climbing equipment.

DUS 1817: 2017, Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment. (53 page(s), in English)

This draft standard covers the specifications and qualification testing of Climbers, Climber straps, Climber Pads, Climber Footplates, Body Belts, Work Positioning Devices with Locking Snaphooks/Carabiners, Wood Pole Fall Restriction Devices (WPFRD), Arborist Saddle, Harnesses, and Energy Absorbing Lanyards. These devices are used by workers in the climbing of poles, trees, towers, and other structures. Minimum performance criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and energy absorbing lanyards are included for workers who may be exposed to thermal hazards of momentary electric arcs or flame.