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 IS 3521 : 1999

Indian Standard
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY BELTS AND HARNESSES -
SPECIFICATION
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1.1 This standard prescribes requirements of safety
eofineeri"g P"w<J'v<"(flal ,nmon)
belts and harnesses and their componenlS generally
4905: 1968 Methods for random sampling
for the following duties: .
3 TERMINOLOGY
a) Industrial duty in plant and maintenance
work while working at higher elevations; For the purpose of this standard, the following
b) Construction, erection, installation and such definitions shall apply.
other jobs;
3.1 Safety Belt
c) Workingof electrical servicemen and linemen
on general duty or high tension installation The equipment which provides protection and safety
poles;imudlation and overhead maintenance in situations given in 1.1 generally, and includes all
and also for service to outdoor transfonners components/fittings required for its use.
and other similar jobs; NOTE-Fig. I shown is forguidancc only.
d) Men working inside shipholds. tankers.
3.2 Waist Belt
silos. chimneys, manholes. sewers or similar
other enclosed spaces; That part of the safety belt or harness which is fastened
e) Maintenance of buildings. structures or simi- round the waisL .'

lar jobs, such as paintings, window cleaning,

chimney cleaning. etc; and 3.3 Pole Strap
The part o~ety
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belt for electricians which is
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f) Repairs of:
i) Mineshafts, headgears and other -places ~round a pole OTsimilar structure.
located at higher elevations. 3.4 Pole Belt
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ii) Open-cast mines. quarries, etc.

1he comb~of the waist belt and pole strap as
t.2 This standard also prescribes methods of sampling us~ectricians.
and test for industrial safety belts and harnesses.
3.5 Safety Harness
2 REFERENCES
The assembly, which consists of the waist belt together
The Indian Standards given below con~n provisions with shoulder sb'apS (and also leg straps where such
which through reference in Jhis text, constitute provisiOt\is necessary at the option of the user).
provision of this standard. At the time of publication.
me editions indicated were valid. 1\11standards are 3.6 Lanyard
subject to revision andparties to ag~ts based on . The line.,which is generallyused for connectingthe
this standard are encouraged to investigate the safetybelts or safetyharnessto an anchoragepoint.
~ibility of applying the most recent editions of the'
standards: ~7 Life Line
ISNo. Title ~~ line, which pr9\rides linear communication
101 Methods. of sampling and test fot ~een the user aD'\ \be ,rescue party at the remote
(Part 31Sec 2) : paints, \ra'rnishes and related d~e by tension ()f other means. particularly in an
1989 eaelOsed space.
products, Pwt 3 Tests for paint film
- fonnation. Secti.on'2 Film thickness -- IAedBearing~.L4If ~ts
(third revision)
397 Method for statistical quaJity~ 1\U parts apQ components of safety belts or safety
(Part I): 1972 durin2 oroduction : Part 1 Control hamesses
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carry load in
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4 CLASSIFICATION
This standard covers the following types of belts and
hame..~.
,4.1 All full body harnesses shall be classified as
Class. A - Fall Anesting.
4.1.1 Class A - Fall Arresting
Class A harnesses are designed to support the body
during tmd.afterlhe MreSt{)f.a Iall.
Class A harnesses shall have one D-ring for fall arrest
attachment affixed to both shoulder straps at the back
or ar the front.
4.2 Optionally. full body harnesses could be classified
under one or more classes. The identifications of these
classes are:
Class D - Controlled descent
-ClassE - Coofiued..en\ty md e-x.it(raising and
lowering)
Class L - Ladder climbing (frontal attachment)
Class P - Workpositiuning
4.2.1 ClDssD - Controlled Descent . It shall be possible to carry out a visuaJ inspection of
Class D harnesses ue those which meet the require-
ments for Class A harnesses and which are also
designed for controlled descent from a height.
Oass D bamessesshaft nave from- or side-mounted
O-rings, but they shall not be mounted at waist level.
4.2.2 Class E - Vertical Enlr)' and £.:it
Class E harnesses are those which meet the require-
ments for Class A harnesses and which are also
.designed 10 -wppon .the user dnring ~:Ofryjnro and
exit from .confined spaces, usually ievolving the
lowering and raising of the user. _.
Qass E1w'nesses st.al1have a sliding D-.:ringon-each
shoulder strap.
4.1.3 Class L - Ladder Climbing
Class L harnesses are those which meet the require-
ments for Class A harnesses and which are design~
. .foruse witha fall arres1syslem mounted on or adjacent
to ladders or towers.
Class L barnesses shall have one or two D-rings
attacbed to IDeftant uf the itamess.
4.2A Class P - Work Pqsilioning
Class Ph2me~s ar~ those which meet the require-
menrs for Crass A harnes,ses and which are designed
to position the user during a work operation. Class
P harnesses shaJJ have D-rings mounted at waist
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S DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Webbing and thread elements shall be made from
synthetic fibres, having characteristics consistent with
those of polyamide and polyester.
Sewing threads shall be physically compatible with
2md,.of a comparable. quality to that of the webbi"g~
but shaH be of a different colour from that of the
webbing in order to facilitate visual inspection.
A furtbody hamessshaU comprise of srrapsor similar
elements which are placed in the pelvic area and on
the shoulders. for example. as shown in Fig. 1- The
full body harness shall fit tbe wearer. Means of
adjustment may also be provided.
The straps shall not migrate from their positions and
shall not loosen 'by themselves.
The harness shall contain the body and shall distribute
suitably the dynamic fall arrest forces and post-faJl
arrest suspension forces over the body. The harness
shall not create any supplementary risk and shall offer
an acceptable degree of comfort
aJl the components of the harness. If it is dismantled.
it shall be impossible to reassemble it incorrectly.
NOTES
I1bcfall am:st attachment elcment(s) may be placed in such a
""'a}''S01hafduring.='cfth:'hamess.~.lk iI1.(~r!!,t)f::~
cbcst. at the sboulders, and/or.n the bade of the wcarer.
Ilbc harness may also be built in within a gmmcnt. All load
bearing points and components of~ and also oi safCl.}'
liDes shall carry load in the event of an anested fall or during the
hoisting of the user.
.5.J W.ufth and StnDgth of the StTaps
The minimum width and thickness of webbing for
waist straps shaH 'be 40 mm and 3 mm respectively.
The waist belts shoulder straps. hoisting straps. sole
straps and all types of belts and harnesses shall not
break under a minimum lensile load of 19.6 kN
(2 000 kg). .
5.2 Materials
5.2.1 Webbing
AU belts and harnesses shall be made from nylon or
Gfhec synthetic materials. $ucl! as pol)'tster. The
material shall have a uniform thickness and unifonn
width. The waist belt. shoulder straps, hoisting straps,
pole straps and all types of safety belts and hamesso;
shall be made from nylon/polyester webbing. The test
specimen shall be of emire cross section whose
miniinum width and thickness should be 40 mm and
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SHOULDER STRAPS

THIGH STRAPS

BII(,fetES
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All the mareriaJs used in the producfion of webbing
and rope shall pass the flammability tests as given in
.;t\nnex A..
S.2.2 Threadsfor Sewing
'I1ueads for sewing the load bearing components shall
have similar physical and chemical propenies to that
of the materials being sewn. Number of stitches shall
be not less than 3 per em and the type of thread shall
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be syntbetic fibre such as nylon, J!>}yesrere1C.'llie
dtreading shall be of different colour from thar of
webbing in order to facilitate visual inspection.
5.2.3 Rivets and Washers - -
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All ?vets and washers If used for JomlDg the various
secbons sbaIl be made from coppcr. - I ~3 ~~
5.2.4.2 The length of the life line sh8IIbe deciDed as
agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.
5.2.5MeJal Components
AU metal components shall be sohd . or forged .In such
a manner that the joints are not Visible and dte joined
pan of the metal -does net impair th~ strength or
quality. The surface shall be smooth finished and free
from any manufacturing. defects, burrs or uneven
surface: In ord~r to protect all~ fittin~ ~t
corrosion andicr other chemical reactIOn. It IS
neces~ary that. all the fittings .shall be co~~d by
chroffiJum platJngii)owder coabng. The IDlmmum
thickness of chromium plating shaUbe'S microns When
measured in accosdance with the method prescribed
in IS.J17t whereas for powder coating the thickness
L sba1l be minimum 45 microns when measured in

5.2.4 life 1ineISafery wre ~,fCIf accordance with the method prescribed in IS 101
(Part 3/Sec 2). Care shall also be taken that the part
Only nylon, -polyesteror synthetic -fibreshaUhe me-d. -of-metalfittings matching \Virhrhe webbing shall be
The breaking load shall be a minimum of 19.6 kN smoothly finished. rounded md designed to prevent
(or approx 2 000 kg) when tested in accordance with damage to the webbing, etc.
"testmethod refereftce. U--t..-,~"
~~ damps or otherfastemng3DdholdIngdevices
5.2.4.1 Wo,*~gat heighl shall be of similar quality and properly 1reated or
plated.. The design of the hooks shall be self-closing
The.length -oflanyar.d shall not be more than 3 mj!J type-and <:are.shaUbe laIren to ensure that if pressure
len~ subject to ,hI"CORdifionthat-freefan shall not is exerted accidentally po the tongue or latch. they
be more than 1.8 m.
shall not disengage.
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If any springs are used, then they shall be so arranged
and loaded that when the hooks are closed, the springs
rest in_positionand are free from any movement until
pressure is applied to release or to engage.
Aluminium. magnesium or titanium metals or alloys
1ftereofshall not be used.
.
5.3 R~uin:ments
5.3.1 Strenglk
Hooks and main load bearing metal parts and f"tttings
shall not break under the test load of 19.6 kN
(2 000 kg). The load shall be applied as closely as
practicable in a manner in which the component is
stressed in service.
5.3.2 Anachmem Means
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In order to avoid that a parson attaches a sub-
connecting system to., incmrecr attachment points.
130 loop made of textile shall be presenijand~kles
other than those meeting the prescribed requirements
of this standaId shall be of a smaller size such as a
clear distinction from those.
5.3.2.1 Peiformo.nce tests
The attachment of metal part~, load bearing
components and the making of splices and joints shall
be such that finished assembly shall pass the
prescribed performance test, as given in Annex B.
NOTE -The complete assembled harness when ~ to
pCrronnancc rat shall be desImycd lOa"oid ilsn:usc..
5.3.3 Static Load
The harness shall withstand a 15 kN load when tested
in -a~ to1hcSfalicloadtest giveain AMex C.
witDout releasing the dummy, and the tfSt is applied
in turn to each attachment element.
NOTE- The mtic:leStGoes- RqWlea~IIIicbiiIc1Jat...
load indicaror is nc:.ded. A simple test frame and a winch are
enough.
5.3.4 D}'M11Iic Load
The effect of the velocity of the test discovery at the
end of free fall on the perfo[JD8nceof the harness and
the effect on the shape of the test dummy, shati be
carried out as per the method given in Annex D.
~ SAMPLING
The method of drawing samples of harnesses and
straps from a lot shall be as given in Annex E.
7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERAL USE,
MARIpNG,PA~KAGING AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 futructions for General Use
rlpJlr in!1.tructionsin the aoorOPriate national and
regional language, fort1Uing, adjustment and use sbeift
be suppliec:with each harness. Such instructions shall
also include the following infomlation:
a) The name of the manufacturer;
b} Where appropriate, the name and address
of the supplier or such other information as
enables the supplier to be lraCed;
c) A statement of the pusposes and limitations
of the product;
d) A waming against making any alterations or
additions to the product:
-c) A warning ag,ainst tJre dangers which may
arise in looping lanyards and vertical life-
lines around structures that are of small
decamenter or that have small or sharp edge
radii;
f) In cases where securing hackles (that is, buck-
1es other than those used primarily for ad-
justment of fit) are c3pable of assembly in
more than one way, instructions of the method
of assembly by which the harness conforms
to this standard and a warning against the
use of any other methods of assembly;
g) A warning against the danger that may arise
by the use of combinations of components
and/or sub-system in which the safe function
of anyone component and/or sub-system
is affected by or interferes with the safe
(unction of another;
h) An instruction to make a visual inspection
of the equipment-immediatefybcfore use and
to ensure that the equipment is in a service-
able condition and operates correctly;
J). If the product includes any material suscep-
tible to attack by chemicals, a correspond-
ing ~aming in general terms together with
- advicero-dte.effccr .rhat.fhecUseT"
should.con-
sult the manufacturer in case of doubt;
k) If applicable, the conditioning procedures of
those Oflwhich such compliance is based;
m) Storage instructions:
n) Instructions for cleaning .and/or washing;
p) Instructions for maimenance;
q) Advice that the equipment be inspected peri-
odically. taking account of the conditions of
use, and at least once a year. by a competent
person according to the manufacturer's
instructions;
r) A warning that repaiIs -to,fit: equipment tic
carried out only by the manufacturer or by a
competent person appropriately authorised by
the manufacturer;
s) Guidance concerning the inspection of the

." equipment and those factors that should cause
the equipment to be discarded;
t) An iosttuction that any component that is DOt
marked in accoroance with this standard be
removed from service; and
u) An instruction that any equipment that has
been used to arrest a fall be removed from
service.
7.2 Marking
7.2.1 Marking on Harnesses
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Harnesses shall be clearly and indeJibly marlced or
permanently labelled by any suitable method not
having abannful effect oo.materialswith.mefe1lawing
infonnation:
a) The type of harnesslbelt;
1» The name, ttade-rnark or other means of iden-
tification of the manufacturer or the supplier
who is responsible for acting on behalf of the
ANNEX A
(Ckluse5,2.1)
FLAMMABILITY RESISTANCE TEST
A-I GENERAL
~-1.1 This is a small-scale laboratory screening
procedure for comparing tbe relative burning.
. behaviour of vertically oriented e!~ti~ specimens
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exposed to a low energy level. ignition.
A-l..z This method of test determines the afterflamel
afterglow times and damaged length of specimens. -It in controlling manufacturing processes or in assessing
is applicable to solid and cellular n;Jaterialshaving an any change in burning characteristics prior to. or
apparent density of not less than 250 Icglm3.This . during use. The resulLSobtained from this method
method is not applicable for materi&1sthat spring away
from the applied flame without igniting.
A-I.3 The classification system described is intended
for quality assurance and the pr-eselection (){
component materials for products. This system is not
intended to assess the fire behaviour of building
materials. furnishings. complete items of equipment
or finished paJ!S.
A-2 'OUTLINE OF THE METHOD
A test specimen bar is supported vertically by one end
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. manufacturer for claiming compliance with
this standard~
c) Manufacmrer's product identification infor-
mation that shall include the manufacturer's
batch or serial .number !bat .enables the
origin of the item to be traced;
d) The year of manufacmre;
e) The idemity of-the fibre-used as thematcrial
of construction; .
f) Information that states by appropriate means
the .intended.purpose-of-eachanachment ele-
ment and to identify specifically those attacb-
ment elemenLSmat are designed to be used
as part of a complete faU arrest system; .and
g) Warning for not to deviate from the manu-
facturer's instructions.
7.3 "Packaging
Each harness. shall be supplied by wrapping in
moislUre-:J)roofmaterjal.
The burning behaviour of the bar is assessed by
measuriog the afterflamel afterglow times.
A-3 SIGNIFICANCE OF TEST
A-3.1 Test made on a material under the conditions
specified may be of considerable value in comparing
the relative burning behaviour of different materials,
are -dependent upon the shape. orientation and
environment surrounding the specimen and the
conditions of ignition. Correlation with performance
under ~ service -c-oOOitioois .notimplied.
A-3.2 Results obtained in accordance with 1his method
shall not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard
presemcd by a particular material or shape under actual
fire conditions, unless used as one element of a fire
risk assessment that takes into account all of the factors
that are pertinent to thcassessment of the Itrebazard
in a particular end use for the material. A~<;p_C:C:l1U"nt
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as fuel contriburion. intensity 'of bUlDing (rate of heat A-4.6 Supply or TechoicalGrade Methane Gas-
release) products of combustion and environmental with regulator and meter for unifonn gas flow. Other
factors such as the intensity of source. orientation of gas mixtures ha\'ing a heat content of approxjmaldy
exposed material and ventilation conditions. 37 MJ/m3 have been found to provide similar results.

A-:>.3 &ming ~viouf as measured by this test A-4.7 Desiccator - containing anhydrous calcium
method. is affect~ by such factors as density. any chloride or other drying a~nt.
anisotropy of the material and the thickness of the A-4.8 Conditioning Room or Chamber capable -
-specimen. -of -being main{aine.d af 27:t l"C and a relative
A-3.4 Certain materials may shrink from ~e applied humidity of 65 ~ 5 percent.
flame without igniting. In this event test results are
A-4.9 Complementary Apparatus (see Fig. 2)
nol vatid and additional test specimens arc required
to obtain ten valid tests. If the test specimens continue A-4.10 Dry Absorbent Surgical Cotton
_toshrink from the applied flame without igniting. these
-.uaterialsareftOl ~,itgblefort:valu8Iionhylhis-mellwd A-4.11 Full-Draoght Air-Circulating Oven -
of test. minimum of 25 air changes/hour. capable of being
maintained at 70 ~ 1°C or other agreed temperature.
A-3.5 The burning behaviour of some plastic materials
may change with time. It is accontingly advisable to
make tests before and after ageing by an appropriate
proccduIe. The preferred ageing conditions shall be 7
SPECIMEN
days at 7()"C. However, other ageiu~ 1imesand
temperatures may be used by agreement between the
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purchaser and the supplier and shall be noted in the ---.
test report.
A-4 APPARATUS

A-4.1 Labotatory FwneHood (copOOard)having an 10

inside volume of at least 0.5 m3 shall be used when
BURNER
testing the specimen. The chamber shall permit
observation and shall be dr.mght-freewbilepermitting
normal thermal circulation of air past the specimen
duriog burning. For safety and convenience. it is
~tlaat-fhis.eacl6sure(wftichmaybe~}'
closed) be fitted with an ev~cuatioD Pevice, such as
an exhaust fan to remove products of c.ombustiolL
whicbmay be toxic. Howevet.. it is impOrtant to note.
that the device shall be turned off du~ the actual
test and started again immediately after the test to
corroN
remove the.products of combustion.
NOTE - The amoUntof oxygen availablO in suppon combus-
lion is oat1mllJyimponana f« the c:Onductof tbcse flame tests.
For tests conduc:u:dby this'mcd1od wbca burning limes an: pro-
6 I.. 50 J
ttacted cbambcr sizes less dtao 1 ~ may DOlprovide:accurate:
results. FIG. 2 VERTICAL BURNING-BEHAVIOUR
TEST ApPARATUS
A-4.2 Laboratory Burner -
A Bunsen burner
having a tube length of SO to 100 rom and an -inside
A-5 SPECIMENS
diameter of 9.4 +1.6nun.
-0.0 The tube shall not be
A-S.I All specimens shall -becut from a representative
equipped with ~ end-auachment such as a stabilizer. sample of the material (sheets or from end products).
A-4.3' Ring Stand, with Clamps or the Equir.JIent or shall be cast or injection, compression or transfer
- adjustable forpositioning of the ~imen. moulded to the necessary form. After any cuning
opcratiun, care $fudJbe 18cn lO-remove all-dust mrd
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A-5.2Standard bar specimen shall be 125:1:5 rom
long. 13.0 :t: O.3mm wide and 3.0 :t: 0.2 mm thick.
Other thickness may be used by a~ment between
the purchaser and the supplier and. if so shan be noted
in the test report.
NOTE - Tests made on specimens of d;lr~DllbickDesscs
density are not comparabIe= and rests IIIIIIk:in diffe:ent diIa:Iioos
of anisouopy may also nOt be comparable.
A-5.3 A minimum of 26 bar specimens shall be
prepared. It is advisable to prepare additional
specimens in the event that the sitUation described
in A-3.4 is encountered..
A-6 CONDITIONING
A-6.1 Unless otherwise required by the material
"-- specification. the following shall apply-
A-6.1.1 Two sets of 5 bar specimens !lhall be
preconditioned for at least 48 h al 27:t: 2"<:and 65 :t:5
percent relative humidity.
A-6.1.2 Two sets of 5 bar specimens shalt be
precond1tionccHor168 h al 70:!:.lcC and tbencooled
in a desiccator (A-4.7) for ar least 4 h at ambient
temperature.
A-6.1.3 An specimens shail be tested in a standard
laboratory atmosphere of 27:t: ZOCand 65:t 5 percent
relative humidity.
A-1 PROCEDURE
.\-7.1 Clamp the specimen from the upper 6 mm of
its length with the longitndinal axis vertical so that
the lower end of the specimen is 300 mm above a
horizontal layer of dry absorbent surgical cotton
(50 rom x 50 mm) thinned to a maximum UDcom-
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pressed thickness of 6 mm (see Fig. 2). . .
A-7.2 Adjust the burner to prodU~.;I blue flame
2&:1:1 mm high~ The flame sbaU be obtained by
adjusting the supplying and air ports or die burner
uotil an approximate 20 mm ydlow-lipped blue flame
is produced. Increase the air $UpplyunIil \he yellow
tip disappears. Measure the height or the flame again
and adjust it if necessary. .
A-7.3 Place the flame of the bumer cenllaHy uDder
the specimen. so that the top of the burner is 10 nun
below rhe tower end of the specimen. and allow it to
remain there for 10 s. Withdmw the: bu.mCl'to a
distance al least 150 nun away and simultaneously
start the timing device. Note the aftedlame time 'I in
seconds. H the specimen drips molten or flaming
mat~al durin&"flame application. the burner may be
tilted to an angle of 45° to avoid material diipping
jato lite tube of the bumer. However, the 10 rom
.I." ,. ..hallhe maintained between the major portion
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A-7.4 When afterflaming of the specimen ceases.,
immediare1yplace the flame of burner again under the
specimen. Mter 10 s turn off the burner and note the
aficrfiame t2and afiertlow t) times of the specimen.
A-7.s The test procedure shall be conducted 00 at
or least five specimens.
A-8 EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
A -8.1 Calculate the total aftert1ame time t" in second....
for an individual~n. using the fo~
where
'I = fust afterflame time. io secoods;
£2 :: second afterflame time. in seconds; and
i = specimen number.
A- 8.2 For each set of five specimens from a given
preconditioning treatment. calculate the total set
afterilame time Irs.in seconds. using the formula:
i=S
LI
i=1 Ii
where i and 'ii are as defined in A-8.1
A-8..3 Calculate the combustion time I . in seconds,
for an individual specimen. using the fo~ula:
where
i and 12are as defined in A-S.I; and
~ =
afterglow time.. in seconds.
A-' CATAGORIES OF BURNING BEHAVIOUR
The behaviour of the specimens shall be classified in
=
one of the categories given in Table I (FV Raming.
venic:al specimen) determined by selecting tbe
appropriare column. Wjingtest results to answer the
conditional questions posed.
A..18 TEST REPORT
The test report shall iuclude the folfoy..ingpaniculars:
. a) Complete identification of the product tested.
including the manufacturer's name..number
or code;
b) The thickness to the nearest mm. of the test
specimen;
c) The direction of any anisotropy relative to
the test specimen dimensions;
d) Conditioning n-eatment;
e) Any priortreaunent before testing.otberthan
cutting. trimming and conditioning; and
f) Classification according to the category code
designation specified in A-9.
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Table 1 Categories of Burning Behaviour
(Cwllse A-9)

SI Category
No. (see Note 1 )
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i) If: Any individual specimen 100aiaftcrt1amc," SIO s :S3Os :S3Os >30s
ii) And: Total set aflerf1ame time,,, :S505 S250 s ../ Q50s >250 s
iii) Aod: Any individual specimen combustion time after the ~Os :S6Os :S6Os >605
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second name applicabODJo
iv) And: Aftedlame or afiedlowing up to die specimen holding clamp No No. No Yes
v) And: COlton indicator igni1ed by flaming panicles ordrops No No Yes Yes
or No
vi} 'Then: The ale&o£y is FV-\ FV.2 (s Note 2)
NOTES
I If only one specimen from a set of five spcQmcas for a given procondibooing tceaunc:m does nOl comply wilh the requirements for a
category. aDOIbecselof five specimenssubjccted to the same pra:ooditiooiDg shall be IeSIed. All specimens from the second set shall comply
wifh die appropriate rcquiremenlS for the category.
2 The material may nOl be categorized by this method.

ANNEXB
(~£altSe 5.3.2.1)
PERFORMANCETEST
175 APPROX
B-1 EQUIPMENT 510 APPROX
Carry out the test using an aniculated anthropomelric
dummy baving a mass of \00 ~ S kg and an overnU
height of 1.6 to 1.8 m with waist not more than
100 em circwnference. as in Fig. 3.
c..L.I'cS':So
A f CL.AU D, CUll5,. e.
B-2 TESTS FOR TYPE l~ TYPE 2 AND Tift .J
8-2.1 Auach the safety belts,J:1amessesto be tested
togetbe.r with safety line to the dummy exactly as it
would be worn by a buman wearer: Attacb free end of
the safety line through the safety hook to a rigid anchor
point. Raise the dummy in an upright position and hold
in such manner that the anchorage and the atlaCbmenr
point of tbe safety bell are as far as possible in the same
venical axis. Adjust the position of me dummy ~ thaI
when the quick release device is op,g:'4100the dumniy
is allowed (0 fall freely. The free fall distance for each
safety belt will be the same as prescribed in Table 2.
Operate the quick release device and allow the dummy
to faU freely. When the dummy has come to rest,
examine for anydamage, slippage or-otherdeterioration.
B-2.I.l Retestthe samesafety betShamesswith the
dummy inme same manner with a fan of 1.5 times
the I~gth of the previous fall and note whether$mmy
is retained clear of the ground. Examine for any
damage [0 maiD load bearing .c.oJppontmts.
Table 2 Free Fall D~
(Clauses B-2.1 and D-4)
SINo. Class
, - 9't\
~"q~~,Mczr
(I) . (2) (3)
i) A 1.8
ji) D 0.6
ill} E 0.6

i1
B-3TESTFOR~YP ~ !AI"' .. ~c..L-~ ~s p
E8A6!TY
~ E41.1HBMI~POb
B-3.1 Attach lite pole belt to the dummy exactly as it
would be worn by tbe worker. Secure pole strap
extended to its minimum length around one side of a
steel link having a round cross section of over 20 mm.
The link as shown should be secured to a rigid
anchorage point horizontally. Hold the dummy in
position by a quick release device.
ANNEX C
(Clause5.3.3)
DETERMINATION OF STATIC LOAD
C-t OUTLINE OF METHOD
-' The harness to be tested shall be put on lite test weight
as tbough the test weight were a person. All
adjustments shall be made to ensure snug fit of the
harness to the test weight.
C-2 PROCEDURE
To each attachment element io wm. apply a load of
ANNEXD
(Clause5.3.4)
DETERMINATION OF DYNAMIC LOAD
Dynamic Testing Drop DisIaDCeSand Auadunent Points for Fall Arresting Harness (Class A)
'
0.1 OUTLINE OF METHOD
When the dynamic perfonnance fe$1..applied in turn
to each attachment element, that is designed to be used
as part of a complete fall arrest sysrem in the harness.
shall withstand two falls (one 30 em and the head
. fust) with or without defonnation but widtout releasing
the dummy. After each fall the dummy shall be in a
head-up position and me angle ~n the dummy
spine and'the vertical shall be maximum of 50". The
test mass shall remain suspended after the drop for a
minimum' of 2. 5 or 10 min.
0-2 TEST CRITERIA
a) The drop distance shall be 1.0 m.
The test lanyard shall be attached to the back
D-rigg.
The hoisting wire rope or chain shall be
attached to:
i) neck point for one test (feet-first drop);
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After &be release when lite dummy has come (0 rest
examine for any slippage. damage or other
deterWcatWn.
B-3.1.1 Retest the safety belt with the dummy in the
same manner with a fall of 1.5 times the length of the
previous fall and note whether the dummy is retained
clear of the ground. Examine for any damage to main
' load bearing componenrs.
15 kN between lite respective attachment element of
the harness and the lower ring of the dummy"ensuring
that tbe time to reach the load is greater than 3 min
(in order to avoid any dynamic effcct). Maintain the
force foe n per.i9dof 2 min.
NOTE - ,Although Ihis is 3 food lest. lhis lest <11:;0permils the
studyofche beh:l\.iour and mo"~nlofthe variouscompoa<:nlS
and their effect on the physic:d safety of the user.
ii) crotch poim for one test (head-fml drop).
b) For the feet-first test. the uppermost inner sur-
face of the O-ring shall be positioned 200 rom
below the flat end of the neck of the test
weight. For the head-first test, the D-ring
shaH fi~ be positioned as in the feet-firSl
test and then weight shall be lowered until
the lanyard is straight. but without load on
the D-ring and then raised 1.0 m for the drop
test.
e) A new harness shall be submitted for each of
Ibc above tests.
During this test two main questions are:
i) the effect of tbe velocity of the lest
discovery at the end of the free fall on
the performance of the harness. and
ii) the effect on the shape of the test dummy.
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D-J APPARATUS
D-J.l Harness Apparatus
D-3.2 Human Dummy
1l1e human dummy for static and dynamic testing of
relevant components and systems shall confonn to the
dimensions and requirements described at Fig. 3.
The mass of 100kg should have a tolerance of:t:5 and
overall height of 1.6 to 1.8 m with waist not more
than 100 cm circumference.
D-4 PROCEDURE
Auach the harness (0 be tested together or with safety
ANNEX E
(Clause 6)
SAMPLING OF SAFETY BELT
E-l SAMPLING
E-l.l Lot
AU the units of product. from those submitted for
inspection at one time. produced under reasonably
similar conditions of manufacture including time
material and process shall be grouped together to
constitute a lot.
E-l.2 Samples shall be seleted at random from each
lot separately and tested in order to ascertain
conformity to the requirementS of this specification.
E-I.3 In order to ensU(erandomness of~lection. use
shall be made of random number tables. In case such
a table is not available. the following proCedure shall
be adopted:
Starting from any unit, count {Mm in one order
as 1.2.3 etc. up' to r and so QU.where r is the
integral part of N/n (N being the total number in
the lot and Il being the number selected for the
test). Every rth unit thus counted shall be
withdrawn roconstitute the sample (see IS 4905).
E-2 SAMPLING OF RAW MATERIALS AND
COMPONENTS
E-2.1 To build "eliable performance into the final
assemblies of safety beit and straps, reliability of the
component parts shaD be ensured during production
by reducing the quality fluctuations to the minimum
line to the dummy exactly as it would be worn by a
human wearer.
Attach free end of the safety line through the safety
book to a rigid anchor point. Raise the dummy in an
upright position and hold in such manner that the
anchorage and the attachment point of the harness
are as far as possible in the same vertical axis. Adjust
the position of the dummy so that when the quick
release device is separated the dummy is allowed to
fall freely, The free fall distance for each harness will
be as prescribed in Table 2. Operate the quick release
device and allow the dummy to fall freely. When the
dummy has come to rest. examine for any damage.
slippage and other deterioration.
through applications of statistical quality control
methods {see IS 397 (Part In. When adequate
production control is maintained by the manufacturer.
the past record of test results on components will be
readily available to the purchaser for scrutiny and for
the purpose of tmal inspection only small samples need
be tested by him. Therefore. it is recommended that
the manufacturer may carry out tests and maintain
records of test results on the raw materials and
components parts according to the procedures given
in E-2.2 and E-2.3 respectively.
E-2.2 Whenever ~ Indian Standard specification
exists for raw materials used in the manufactUre may
either obtain certificates from the supplier certifying
conformance of the raw materials to the relevant
~ifications or he may test for conformance the raw
. materials according to test procedure specified in those
Indian Standard specifications and maintain records
of tests.
&2.3 In ".' of the components. as given in this
specification the manufacturer may conduct tests for
ascenaining confonnanc::e to the specified requirements
accootingm Table 3 if the tests are not destructive and
according to Table 4 if the tests are destructive. The
samples for test shall be selected at random. The lot
shall be considered satisfactory if ail the samples satisfy
the requirements of this specification. .