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How are full body harnesses designed?
When looking at how full body harnesses are designed, there are a few common features that you can expect to see on any full body harness:
- Durable webbing (usually nylon or polyester).
- D-ring attachment (one or two) to secure worker to fall arrest lanyard.
- Adjustable straps for a comfortable/snug fit.
- A weight limit. EN361 requires testing with a 100kg rigid mass test mass, although Safety Liftingear.com also have a range of harnesses tested using a 140kg rigid test mass.
When should you wear a full body harness?
Before you carry out any work at height, you should always assess the potential risks. Unfortunately, falling from height is a common cause of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. It’s important that you know when a full body harness is, or isn’t required. Your employee should carry out a full risk assessment before you carry out any work at height, notifying you if a full body harness is required while you complete your tasks.
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