ASTM F887 Standard Specifications for Personal Climbing Equipment

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM F887 testing. This standard covers the characteristics and proficiency tests of:

• Mountaineers;
• Mountaineer belts;
• Climber Pads;
• Climber's Foot Plates;
• Body Belts;
• Positioning Devices with Locking Hook/Carabiner;
• Wooden Mast Fall Arrest Devices (WPFRD);
• harness;
• Shock Absorbing Lanyards.

These devices are used by workers to climb poles, trees, towers and other structures. Minimum performance criteria for arc resistance of harnesses and shock absorbing interconnects are included for workers who may be exposed to the thermal hazards of instantaneous electric arcs or flame.

Three types of climbing belts, Type A, B, and C, and two types of climbing belts, Type A and B, are covered. Two types of body belts are covered, type A and B.

Four types of positioning devices: Three positioning belts, Types A, B and C, and adjustable positioning intermediate links are covered.

Values ​​stated in inch-pound units should be considered standard. Values ​​in parentheses are mathematical conversions to non-standard SI units, provided for informational purposes only.

This standard addresses safety concerns, if any, regarding its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM F887 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.