Hi Bob – thanks for your kind comments. I appreciate your reading the post, and I hope that it has helped to give you some insight into how to better incorporate rope access into your fall protection program.

At nearly $1200 for the full Z359 Fall Protection Code, I can definitely understand an employers’ reluctance to buy the whole thing. That said, most of the individual standards are directed at manufacturers, relative to product testing. As an end user you really would not need/want most of them. As an employer, you’d really just need to focus on those that are relevant to the type(s) of work you are doing. For example, the only document that really pertains to rope access is Z459.1. That one can be purchased for just $150 at https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/asse/ansiasspz4592021. If you have a broader scope fall protection program, you might also want to consider Z359.2, which provides great insights toward developing a comprehensive managed fall protection program. That one can also be purchased for $150 at https://webstore.ansi.org/standards/asse/ansiasspz3592023. Perhaps your employer might look more favorably on a $150 or $300 investment?

If you have specific questions or if there is any way that I might be able to assist you in developing a program for your client please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at care@bealpmi.com. Just address the message to my attention and the team will get it to me.

Warm Regards,
Loui