As a safe access, do you know your safety harness? Now let's introduce the important parts of harness to you.
1. WEBBING The webbing is the skeleton of the harness and must have the strength
and durability to satisfy fall protection needs in demanding job environments.
2. Adjustment LOCATIONS For optimal comfort and performance in a fall event, a
harness must be properly adjusted and fit on the user. All areas of the harness
should be snug, but not overly tight. Most harnesses have adjustments for the
torso/shoulder straps, chest straps, and leg straps.
3. Alternate ATTACHMENT HARDWARE Different harnesses have additional
D-Rings for specific applications: near the hips, on the chest, or on the shoulders.
4. LEG STRAPS Leg straps fasteners come in different styles, including pass through buckles, tongue buckles, and quick connect buckles.
5. Back/shoulder pad with dorsal back d-ring Cushioning on the back and shoulders helps distribute pressure, improving users’ comfort.
6. SUB-PELVIC STRAP When properly positioned, the sub-pelvic straps help to distribute force and weight during and after a fall.
7. LABELS Harness labels include important product information and provide a place to record inspection data. Labels must be protected from wear and damage; legibility is critical.
8. IMPACT INDICATORS Any harness exposed to a fall should be removed from service. These indicators provide instant evidence whether or not a fall has occurred.
9. LANYARD KEEPERS The lanyard keeper provides a safe place to park a lanyard not in use and also reduces the likelihood of tripping on or snagging the lanyard.
10. STRAP KEEPERS When properly adjusted and fit to a user, a harness may have extra webbing strap hanging out of the various buckles. Simple strap keepers allow the user to organize and store this extra strap to improve comfort and prevent snagging.
