Safety

ANSI Z359.14-2021 Explained: What It Means for SRDs

The new ANSI Z359.14-2021 standard, approved in June 2021, introduces significant changes to the classification and testing of  Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) used in fall protection systems. On August 1, 2023, ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021 will go into effect, requiring manufacturers to meet the new testing and labeling requirements. The changes aim to simplify the types and classes of SRDs, increase [...]