Learn About the ISEA 121-2018 Dropped Objects Standard w/ Ergodyne At-Heights Expert, Nate Bohmbach
The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) have announced that the long-anticipated “Dropped Objects Standard” has been approved. ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, American National Standard for Dropped Object Prevention Solutions establishes minimum design, performance, and labeling requirements for product solutions that prevent falling objects and guidelines for testing that equipment.
“Tethering systems prevent the items from falling altogether.”
Until now, there has been no guidance for workers on what constitutes a proper tethering system. Without a standard, there is nothing to differentiate duct tape and string from a properly rated tool lanyard and attachment point. Ergodyne and other ISEA members have recognized this as an issue and launched the goal of creating a standard companies can look to when designing and testing equipment.
The standard addresses four active controls against dropped objects, including:
· Anchor Attachments
· Tool Attachments
· Tool Tethers
· Containers
The standard will not include passive controls like netting and toeboards nor will it include longstanding falling object PPE like hard hats, eyewear and safety footwear.
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