ISEA 121-2023 PDF

This standard establishes minimum design, performance, testing and labeling requirements for solutions that reduce dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupational settings. Dropped objects include hand tools, instrumentation, small parts, structural components and other items that have to be transferred and used at heights. These objects have the opportunity of becoming dropped objects potentially resulting in struck-by injury or fatality or damage to equipment. This standard focuses on preventative solutions actively used by workers to mitigate these hazards.

The scope of this standard includes tethering systems subsequently installed to the tools and anchors after original manufacture. Containers used to transport and store tools and equipment at height are also included in this standard.