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Overview of CSA Z259 Fall Protection Code
The CSA Z259 Fall Protection Code is a comprehensive standard in Canada, providing guidelines for effective fall protection programs. It is enforced by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and serves as a benchmark for industrial fall protection.

Key Sections of CSA Z259

Z259.0 Terms & Definitions: Establishes terminology used throughout the standard.
Z259.1 Body Belts and Saddles: Specifications for body belts and saddles.
Z259.2.2 Self-Retracting Lanyards: Standards for self-retracting lanyards.
Z259.2.3 Descent Control Devices: Guidelines for descent control devices.
Z259.2.4 & Z259.2.5 Fall Arrestors: Standards for fall arrestors on fixed and rigid rails, and vertical lifelines.
Z259.10 Full Body Harnesses: Specifications for full body harnesses.
Z259.11 Energy Absorbers and Lanyards: Standards for energy absorbers and lanyards.
Z259.12 Connecting Components: Specifications for connecting components in fall protection systems.
Z259.13 Flexible Horizontal Lifelines: Guidelines for flexible horizontal lifelines.
Z259.14 Fall Restrict Equipment for Wood Pole Climbing: Standards for wood pole climbing equipment.
Z259.15 Anchorage Connectors: Specifications for anchorage connectors.
Z259.16 Design of Active Fall Protection Systems: Guidelines for designing active fall protection systems.
Z259.17 Selection and Use of Active Fall Protection Equipment: Guidance on selecting and using fall protection equipment.
Z259.18 Proposed Temporary Guarding: Standards for temporary guarding solutions.

Implementation and Compliance
The CSA Z259 standards are developed by the CSA Technical Advisory Committee for Fall Protection, with input from various sector experts. Standards undergo public review and are incorporated into law by Provincial Labor Ministries. Compliance is enforced by Provincial Health & Safety inspectors.

Product Certification
Products must be certified by a third-party testing laboratory to meet CSA standards. Certification services are provided by the CSA Testing and Certification Division and the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) in the US. Certified products carry the CSEI mark.

MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products
The document lists MSA products compliant with CSA Z259 standards, including full-body harnesses and energy-absorbing lanyards, with part numbers and descriptions for user selection.

Product Specifications

Energy-Absorbing Lanyards: Lists models of Diamond, Thermatek, and ArcSafe lanyards, specifying configurations, lengths, and snaphooks, compliant with CSA Z259.11.
Restraint Lanyards: Describes web, rope, and cable lanyards, noting materials, lengths, and snaphook types, compliant with CSA Z259 and ANSI Z359.
Self-Retracting Devices: Details Workman and Dyna-Lock SRLs with various cable materials and lengths, compliant with CSA Z259.2.2.
Anchorage Connectors: Describes MEGA Swivel connectors, concrete anchors, beam grips, and straps, specifying materials and use.
Confined Space Entry: Lists entry kits, winches, hoists, and rescuers, detailing cable materials and lengths.

Fall Arrest System Clearances
Discusses the importance of calculating clearances in fall protection system design, including free fall distance, deceleration distance, stretch out, swing fall distance, and safety margin.

Qualified vs. Competent Person
Defines roles of "Qualified" and "Competent" persons according to OSHA standards, emphasizing responsibilities in hazard identification and resolution.

MSA Fall Protection Promise
MSA commits to replacing any harness or textile lanyard free of charge if a fall occurs while properly using their product. Mechanical devices will be re-certified free of charge under similar conditions.

Contact Information
Provides contact details for MSA's corporate center, customer service, and international offices.

Identification Symbols
Outlines symbols used in a specific program, indicating product status and order quantity limits for priority shipping. For complete terms, visit www.MSAsafety.com or contact MSA directly.

Catalog excerpts

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CSA Z259 Fall Protection Code I. CSA Z259, a Family Of Standards The Canadian Standards Association is the main agency that enforces safety and health legislation in the workplace. The CSA Z259 Fall Protection Code addresses a critical need for guidance in creating fall protection programs and has become the benchmark standard incorporated into all Canadian industrial fall protection programs. Delineation of clear lines of authority and responsibility, detailed job planning and expanded training requirements are key among its guidance. The scope of the standard has expanded beyond fall arrest...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Full-Body Harnesses EVOTECH HARNESS Part Number EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring ,Tongue Buckle leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, Standard (STD) EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring, Tongue Buckle leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, X-Large (XLG) EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring ,Qwik-Connect leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, Standard (STD) EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring ,Qwik-Connect leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, X-Large (XLG) EVOTECH Harness, BACK & HIP D-rings, Tongue Buckle leg straps,...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Full-Body Harnesses EVOTECH TOWER HARNESS Part Number EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring, Tongue Buckle leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, X-Large (XLG) EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring ,Qwik-Connect leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, Standard (STD) TECHNACURV HARNESS EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring ,Tongue Buckle leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, Standard (STD) EVOTECH Harness, BACK D-ring ,Qwik-Connect leg straps, Qwik-Connect chest strap, Shoulder Padding, X-Large (XLG) Part Number TechnaCurv Harness, Vest-Style,...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Full-Body Harnesses WORKMAN HARNESS Part Number Workman Harness, BACK D-ring, Qwik-Fit leg straps, Qwik-Fit chest strap, Standard (STD) Workman Harness, BACK D-ring, Qwik-Fit leg straps, Qwik-Fit chest strap, X-Large (XLG) Workman Harness, BACK D-ring, Tongue Buckle leg straps, Qwik-Fit chest strap, Standard (STD) Workman Harness, BACK D-ring, Tongue Buckle leg straps, Qwik-Fit chest strap, X-Large (XLG) Workman Harness, BACK & HIP D-rings, Qwik-Fit leg straps, Qwik-Fit chest strap, Standard (STD) Workman Harness, BACK & HIP D-rings, Qwik-Fit leg straps, Qwik-Fit...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Full-Body Harnesses ARCSAFE HARNESS Part Number ArcSafe Pullover Harness, BACK WEB Loop, Qwik-Fit leg straps, Standard (STD) ArcSafe Pullover Harness, BACK WEB Loop, Qwik-Fit leg straps, X-Large (XLG) ArcSafe Pullover Harness, BACK, HIP & BELAY WEB Loops, Tongue Buckle leg straps, Rubber Hardware Covers, Standard (STD) ArcSafe Pullover Harness, BACK, HIP & BELAY WEB Loops, Tongue Buckle leg straps, Rubber Hardware covers, X-Large (XLG) Energy-Absorbing Lanyards (CSA Z259.11) WORKMAN ENERGY-ABSORBING LANYARDS Workman Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, 6', 36C...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Energy-Absorbing Lanyards (CSA Z259.11) FP5K ENERGY-ABSORBING CABLE LANYARDS Part Number SURE-STOP ENERGY-ABSORBING WEB LANYARDS FP5K Energy-Absorbing Cable Lanyard, Single-Leg, Tieback version, 36C snaphook & FP5K snaphook, Fixed, CSA Z259.11 FP5K Energy-Absorbing Cable Lanyard, Twin-Leg, Tieback version, 36C snaphook & (2) FP5K snaphooks, Fixed, CSA Z259.11 Part Number Sure-Stop Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Web Lanyard, 3', Fixed length, 36C steel snaphooks, CSA Z259.11 Sure-Stop Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Web Lanyard, 4', Fixed length, 36C steel snaphooks, CSA...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Energy-Absorbing Lanyards (CSA Z259.11) DIAMOND ENERGY-ABSORBING LANYARDS Part Number Diamond Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, 6', 36C steel snaphooks, CSA Z259.11 Diamond Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, 6', 36C steel snaphook & 36CL Rebar snaphook, CSA Z259.11 Diamond Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, 5', 36C steel snaphook & 36CL Rebar snaphook, CSA Z259.11 Diamond Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, 5', 36C steel snaphooks, CSA Z259.11 Diamond Twin-Leg Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, 6', 36CS swivel snaphook & (2) 36C steel snaphooks, CSA Z259.11 Diamond...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Restraint Lanyards (CSA Z259.11) WEB RESTRAINT LANYARD Part Number Web Restraint Lanyard, 6', Nylon, Adjustable, 36C steel snaphooks, ANSI Z359 & CSA Z259 Web Restraint Lanyard, 6', Polyester, Adjustable, 36C steel snaphooks, CSA Z259 Web Restraint Lanyard, 3', Nylon, Fixed length, 36C steel snaphooks, ANSI Z359 & CSA Z259 Web Restraint Lanyard, 4', Nylon, Fixed length, 36C steel snaphooks, ANSI Z359 & CSA Z259 Web Restraint Lanyard, 5', Nylon, Fixed length, 36C steel snaphooks, ANSI Z359 & CSA Z259 Web Restraint Lanyard, 6', Nylon, Fixed length, 36C steel snaphooks,...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Self-Retracting Devices (CSA Z259.2.2) WORKMAN SRL Part Number Workman SRL, 30', Galvanized Cable, 36CS swivel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman SRL, 30', Stainless Steel Cable, 36CS steel swivel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman SRL, 50', Galvanized Cable, 36CS steel swivel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman SRL, 50', Stainless Steel Cable, 36CS steel swivel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Part Number Workman Web PFL, 10', 36C steel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman Web PFL, 10', 36C steel snaphook, includes 1" steel carabiner, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman Web PFL, 10', 36C steel snaphook,...

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MSA CSA Z259 Compliant Products Self-Retracting Devices (CSA Z259.2.2) WORKMAN TWIN-LEG PFL Part Number Workman Twin Leg PFL, 6', 36C steel snaphooks, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman Twin Leg PFL, 6', 36CL steel rebar snaphooks, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman Twin Leg PFL , 6', AL36CL aluminum rebar snaphooks, CSA Z259.2.2 Workman Twin Leg Tieback PFL, 6', FP5K snaphooks, CSA Z259.2.2 Part Number Dyna-Lock SRL, 20' (6M) Nylon Web, 36CS swivel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Dyna-Lock SRL, 20' (6M) Stainless Steel Cable, 36CS swivel snaphook, CSA Z259.2.2 Dyna-Lock SRL, 20' (6M), Backpacker (for use w/RCD System) Nylon Web,...

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