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Therrin · 18th January 2008, 09:10 PM

The second paragraph of the ANSI description says,

"Prelude: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the United States. An ANSI Standard implies a consensus of those substantially concerned with its scope and provisions, and is intended as a GUIDE to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the general public. The existence of an ANSI Standard does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether they have approved the
standard or not, from manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not conforming to the standard."

I'm completely not saying that ANSI is crap or anything, far from it. I think it's there for a good reason, and that it saves people's lives and promotes general safety, but I don't think that the correct standards are always chosen.

Don't be mistaken with thinking that ANSI is "the LAW". Or at least, it isn't here. Maybe it *is* somewhere?

18th January 2008, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: Types of Biners you use. The second paragraph of the ANSI description says, "Prelude: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the United States. An ANSI Standard implies a consensus of those substantially concerned with its scope and provisions, and is intended as a GUIDE to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the general public. The existence of an ANSI Standard does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether they have approved the standard or not, from manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not conforming to the standard." I'm completely not saying that ANSI is crap or anything, far from it. I think it's there for a good reason, and that it saves people's lives and promotes general safety, but I don't think that the correct standards are always chosen. Don't be mistaken with thinking that ANSI is "the LAW". Or at least, it isn't here. Maybe it is somewhere? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703