MSA Fall Protection 15

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ArcSafe Fall Protection Products
• Designed to meet the needs of utility and maintenance workers
• 9,500 lb. nylon harness webbing for added security
• Choice of vest or cross-chest harness style
• Optional front attachment loops on harness for climbing, personnel riding, or rescue applications
• Choice of Qwik-Fit™ or Tongue- Buckle leg straps on harness
• Choice of single-leg or twin-leg shock-absorbing lanyard

ArcSafe Harness

The ArcSafe harness is SEI-certified to the requirements of the ASTM F887-05 standard for arc flash protection up to 40 cal/cm2
Additional features
For safety:
• Nylon web loop attachment points
• Reduce overall harness weight
• Reduce metallic components
• Meets all applicable OSHA regulations and ANSI Z359.1 & A10.32 standards
• Certified to CSA Z259.10-M90 classes A, D, L, P
For versatility & comfort:
• Y-shaped back web loop locator pad
• Allows for effortless adjustment of the back web loop
• Provides comfort by moving the webbing away from the wearer's neck
• Color-coded torso straps to simplify donning
• Downward-adjusting torso straps to ease adjustment
• Optional integral shock-absorber
Applications:
• Work at heights near energized electrical sources includes power transmission tower climbing, RF and telecommunication tower climbing, installation and repair of roof-mounted electrical equipment, and in-plant maintenance and repair of electrical machinery.
• Work in confined spaces that might call for MSA’s ArcSafe Harness includes maintenance within electrical vaults, work performed in electrical runs or cargo holds of ocean-going ships, work in trenches with exposed electrical cables, and maintenance and repair inside pressure vessels.

ArcSafe Cross-Chest Harness
ArcSafe Vest-Style Harness

Harness Back View
Optional Integral Shock Absorber

Single Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard

Twin-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard

ArcSafe™ Shock-Absorbing Lanyard

The ArcSafe shock-absorbing lanyard is SEI-certified to the requirements of the ASTM F887-05 standard for electrical arc flash protection up to 40 cal/cm2.
• Limits fall arrest forces to 900 pounds or less
• Constructed of nylon webbing
• Includes sewn loop on shock-absorber end, and LS snaphook on lanyard leg
• Incorporates a protective cover over the shock-absorber
• Adjustable in length
Harness Options

ArcSafe Harness Product Specifications
Materials
Web: 1 /4'' (44 mm) nominal width Nylon
Attachment Loops: Nylon
Hardware: Buckles: Zinc-plated, stamped-alloy steel
Grommets: Nickel-plated brass
Thread: Nylon
Box stitches: 3 cord thread
Reinforcement stitches: 5 cord thread
Shock Absorber (Optional): Cover: Kevlar/Nomex blend
Thread: Kevlar
Box stitches: 3 cord thread
Plastic Parts: Santoprene
Labels: Tyvek
TECHNICAL
Web Minimum Breaking Strength: 9,500 pounds
Dorsal Loop Minimum Breaking Strength: 5,500 pounds
Maximum Capacity 400 pounds
CERTIFICATION
ASTM: F887-05 compliant, arc flash resistant
OSHA: All applicable standards including 1910.66
ANSI: A10.32 and Z359.1
CSA: Z259.10-M90 classes A, D, L and P

ArcSafe Lanyard Product Specifications
Materials
Lanyard: Web: 1” (25 mm) nominal width Nylon 9,000 pound (40 kN) minimum breaking strength
Thread: 5 cord thread
Hitch Loop: Nylon 9,000 pound (40 kN) minimum breaking strength
Shock Absorber: Fabric Cover: Kevlar/Nomex blend
Thread: Kevlar Box stitches: 3 cord thread
Connecting Hardware: LS Snaphook: Zinc-plated, forged-alloy steel 100% proof-tested to 3,600 pounds (16 kN) 5,000 pound (22.2 kN) minimum breaking strength 3 /4” (19 mm) gate opening
Adjusting hardware: Zinc-plated, forged-alloy steel 5,000 pound (22.2 kN) minimum breaking strength
TECHNICAL
Maximum Capacity: 310 pounds (141 kg) for ANSI Z359.1; 115 kg for CSA Z259.11-05 E4
Minimum Capacity: 130 pounds (59 kg) for ANSI Z359.1; 45 kg for CSA Z259.11-05 E4
Standard Lanyard Length: 6’ adjustable
Maximum Arresting Force: 900 pounds (4 kN)
CERTIFICATION
This product meets or exceeds the following standards:
ASTM: F887-05 Compliant, Arc flash resistant (up to 40 cal/cm2)
OSHA: 1910.66 and 1926.502
ANSI: A10.32 and Z359.1
CSA: Z259.11-05 E4

ArcSafe Harness Competitive Comparison
Feature ArcSafe
Harness
10070439		 DBI Delta II
Arc Flash
Harness
(PN 1110781		 Comments
SEI-certified to the ASTM F887-05 standard Yes No
 MSA has achieved 3rd-party certification from SEI to this ASTM F887-05 standard. DBI does not have SEI certification to the ASTM F887-05 standard.
Hardware on torso straps is covered Yes No DBI does not cover chest strap hardware.
Front attachment loops can be tucked away when not in use Yes No MSA’s front attachment loops can be tucked away when not is use to avoid potential snag hazards. The DBI Delta II Arc Flach harness does not have this feature.
Y-shaped back web loop locator pad Yes No MSA’s Y-shaped back loop locator pad moves the webbing away from the wearer’s neck, increasing comfort. DBI uses their delta back pad, bringing webbing closer to the neck.
Color-coded torso and leg straps Yes Yes Simplifies donning.
Web loop attachment points Yes Yes Lowers weight and reduces metal components.
9,500 pound nylon webbing Yes Yes Increases durability.
Available with front attachment loops Yes Yes MSA’s front attachment loops can be used for personnel riding, climbing systems, and rescue applications. DBI’s front attachment loops are only intended for rescue.

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