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WARNING: After donning the harness, fasten and adjust all the buckles properly before performing any work. If
the buckles are not fastened and adjusted properly, then this may result in serious injury or death in the event
of a fall from height. Consult a qualified/competent person or contact D
proper fit of the harness.
PROPER FIT OF THE HARNESS
It is of extreme importance that the harness fits snugly
and is properly adjusted on the wearer. Loosely fitted
harnesses can result in serious injury or even death. It is
extremely important that all straps of the harnesses are
properly connected so as to ensure fall safety. Make the
following checks after donning a harness:
Check the chest strap: It should be in the middle of
your chest in front of the sternum, 6 inches below the
trachea. If the chest strap is positioned too high, then
this may cause strangulation when the strap moves
upwards in the event of a fall. Conversely, if the chest
strap is positioned too low or is not connected at all,
then the wearer could risk slipping out of the harness in
the event of a fall.
Check the leg strap: They should be properly
adjusted for complete safety. It is extremely important
to wear the leg straps as they hold the wearer within the
harness in the event of a fall preventing serious injury
or death. Leg straps should be snug but not over tight
where they obstruct normal blood circulation in the
legs.
Check the sub pelvic strap: Which not only provides
support to the body in the event of a fall, but also
gives support when used for positioning. This strap
comfortably provides a 'seat' for the buttocks, when in a
seated position. In the event of a fall, the wearer should
simply lift up his legs to transfer weight to the sub pelvic
strap.
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Lanyard Keeper: When not in use, unused lanyard
legs that are still attached to a full body harness D-ring
should not be attached to a work positioning element
or any other structural element on the full body harness
unless deemed acceptable by the competent person.
This is especially important when using some types of
"Y" style lanyards, as some load may be transmitted
to the user through the unused lanyard leg if it is not
able to release from the harness.
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come with Lanyard Keepers located at the sternal
area, specially meant for parking the unused leg of the
lanyard. These also reduce tripping and entanglement
hazards.
USE OF LANYARD KEEPER ON THE
HARNESS PICTURES BELOW:
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Web Keepers:
harnesses are provided with
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web keepers that serve to control the loose ends of the
straps. These loose ends of straps, if left uncontrolled,
can get caught in machinery or cause accidental
disengagement of an adjuster. Hence, the user must
ensure that there are no loose ends of the straps, and
that these are kept in place by the web keepers.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
WARNING:
Do not attempt to disassemble the unit or make repairs to the equipment. Send the equipment back
to the manufacturer, or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer to make repairs to the
equipment.
USE OF ATTACHMENT POINT ON THE
HARNESS
Dorsal Attachment: Always use the dorsal
attachment element as the primary fall arrest
attachment, unless the application allows the use of
an alternate attachment. You may also use the dorsal
attachment for travel restraint or rescue.
Sternal Attachment: You may use the sternal
harnesses
attachment as an alternative fall arrest attachment in
applications where the dorsal attachment is found to
be inappropriate by a competent person, and where
there is no chance to fall other than feet first. Sternal
attachment can be used for ladder climbing in various
situations including ladder climbing with an overhead
self-retracting lifeline for fall arrest, rope access, ladder
climbing with a guided type fall arrester and work
positioning. The sternal attachment may also be used
for travel restraint or rescue.
Frontal Attachment: Where there is no chance
to fall in a direction other than feet first, the frontal
attachment may be used as a connection for ladder
climbing, for guided type fall arresters and also for work
positioning.
Shoulder Attachment: Always use the shoulder
attachment elements as a pair. They are an acceptable
attachment for rescue and entry/retrieval. Never
use shoulder attachment elements for fall arrest.
Recommendation: The shoulder attachment elements
should always be used in conjunction with a yoke
which comes with a spreader element keeping the FBH
shoulder straps separated properly.
Hip Attachment: The hip attachment elements shall
be used solely for work positioning and shall always be
used as a pair. The hip attachment elements are NOT
meant for fall arrest. These hip attachments are often
used for utility workers climbing poles, construction
workers tying rebar and using the same to climb
on form walls, and also used by arborists for work
positioning. Users are cautioned not to store the unused
end of a fall arrest lanyard on the hip attachment
elements to avoid any tripping hazards. Excessive
loading could be caused to the full body harness and
the user through the unused portion of the Multiple Leg
Lanyard.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR FULL
BODY HARNESS
Training: It is essential that the users of this type of
equipment receive proper training and instruction,
including detailed procedures for the safe use of such
equipment in their work application. ANSI/ASSE Z359.2,
Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed
Fall Protection Program, establishes guidelines and
requirements for an employer's managed fall protection
program. These include policies, duties and training, fall
protection procedures, eliminating and controlling fall
hazards, rescue procedures, incident investigations, and
evaluating program effectiveness.
Suspension Intolerance: Suspension intolerance also
known as suspension trauma or orthostatic intolerance,
is a serious condition that can be controlled with
prompt rescue and post fall suspension relief devices.
A conscious able user may deploy a suspension relief
device allowing the user to remove tension from around
the legs, freeing blood flow, which can delay the onset
of suspension intolerance. An attachment element
extender is not intended to be attached directly to an
anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest. An
energy absorber must be used to limit maximum arrest
forces to 1800 lbs.(8 kN). The length of an attachment
element extender may affect free fall distances and free
fall clearance calculations.
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND
STORAGE
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A full body harness can be cleaned with water
and a mild soap solution. However, if a harness
is excessively dirty, or there is a build-up of
material like paint, etc., then this may hamper
the harness from functioning properly. In
severe cases the webbing may be degraded to a
point where it weakens. In such a case remove
the harness from service. Never use bleach or
bleach solutions to clean the harness as this may
damage the webbing. Always dry the harness by
hanging to air dry. Do not force dry with heat.
The hardware should be wiped off with a clean
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Additional maintenance and servicing
procedures must be completed by an authorized
service center only.
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Store full body harnesses in a cool dry and
clean environment away from direct sunlight.
Avoid areas where there may be the presence
of chemical vapors. It is extremely important
to thoroughly inspect the FBH after extended
storage.
LIFESPAN:
The lifespan of any component of a personal fall arrest
system (PFAS) is dependent upon its level of use, the
environment in which it is used and how it is maintained.
Any part of the PFAS that passes daily inspection by an
Authorized person or periodic (annual or semiannual)
inspection by a Competent person, can stay in use. Once
it fails visual inspection it must be removed from service.
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