The full-body safety harness is a key part of an active fall arrest system. The harness provides two purposes, first, distributing fall forces safely across a worker’s body in the event of a free fall, and second, providing freedom of movement sufficient to allow the worker to effectively perform his or her job.
A full-body safety harness is the combination of a sit harness and a chest harness which are permanently or semi-permanently connected to each other. This kind of harness normally offers a wide range of attachment points.
It is most commonly used in industrial/rescue situations, and also commonly used by small children instead of a sit harness which is easier to slip out of.
Designed with a higher-positioned belay loop, this harness automatically generates a stable position.
A full-body harness sits on and around or wraps the user’s shoulders, waist, and upper legs providing support to the whole body.
It comes with a fall indicator, build in to warn the user about the arrest in the incident of a fall. D-rings are also provided with a harness, which can be used for suspension or for holding equipment.
A full-body harness, because it secures the whole body and gives support, gives maximum protection in the event of a fall.
Classification | A | D | E | L | P |
Usage | Fall Arrest | Controlling Descent and Suspension | Limits Access | Ladder Climbing | Holds the position when at a height |
Material | Nylon/ Polyester | Nylon/ Polyester | Nylon/ Polyester | Nylon/ Polyester | Nylon/ Polyester |
Size | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal | Universal |
Type | Double Lanyard + Hook | Double Lanyard + Hook | Double Lanyard + Hook | Double Lanyard + Hook | Double Lanyard + Hook |
Level | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
Lifespan | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |