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// CODE SNIPPET

1910.140(e)(1)(iv) Lineman's Body Belt and Pole Strap Systems

OSHA 1910 General Industry > I Personal Protective Equipment > 1910.140 Personal Fall Protection Systems > 1910.140(e) Positioning Systems > 1910.140(e)(1) System Performance Requirements > 1910.140(e)(1)(iv) Lineman's Body Belt and Pole Strap Systems
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Lineman's body belt and pole strap systems must meet the following tests:

1910.140(e)(1)(iv)(A)

A dielectric test of 819.7 volts, AC, per centimeter (25,000 volts per foot) for 3 minutes without visible deterioration;

1910.140(e)(1)(iv)(B)

A leakage test of 98.4 volts, AC, per centimeter (3,000 volts per foot) with a leakage current of no more than 1 mA; and

1910.140(e)(1)(iv)(C)

A flammability test in accordance with Table I-7 of this section.
Table I-7 -- Flammability Test
Test Method Criteria for Passing Test
1.Vertically suspend a 19.7-inch (500-mm) length of strapping supporting a 220.5-lb (100-kg) weight; Any flames on the positioning strap must self-extinguish.
2. Use a butane or propane burner with a 3-inch (76-mm) flame; The positioning strap must continue to support the 220.5-lb (100kg) mass.
3. Direct the flame to an edge of the strapping at a distance of 1 inch (25-mm);
4. Remove the flame after 5 seconds; and
5. Wait for any flames on the positioning strap to stop burning.

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