NATE SEMC Safety Climb
Wire rope safety sleeves may be one of several pieces of fall protection equipment utilized when developing a fall protection plan.
Current ANSI testing for Wire Rope Safety Sleeves starts from a static position. The SEMC determined that the introduction of motion to the test warranted further evaluation. The NATE SEMC conducted a series of 11 tests to determine the efficacy of Wire Rope Safety Sleeves under a variety of circumstances.
Keep the following recommendations in mind while utilizing a Wire Rope Safety Sleeve.
- Do not leave unattended or non-secured wire rope safety sleeves attached to the wire rope safety cable.
- Prior to sleeve attachment, the wire rope safety system must be inspected, and caution advised until head assembly has been verified.
- The user shall verify that the wire rope safety sleeve meets and is utilized per the manufacturer’s specification and is compatible with the wire rope safety climb system to be used, including the wire rope diameter and construction.
- For the sleeve to work properly, all wire ropes must be tensioned and installed per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Manufacturer supplied carabiners with captive pins must be used in conjunction with the wire rope safety sleeve for proper function.
- User’s harness and/or body including clothing should not come in contact with the wire rope safety sleeve while ascending or descending on the wire rope safety climb system.
- Do not add weight or objects to any part of the wire rope safety system to alter the function or performance of the system.
- Always refer to manufacturer documentation for use and inspection.
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Additional Resources:
Wire Rope Safety Sleeve Testing Report II White Paper
SEMC Testing Results Video