subject: Fall Protection Harnesses [print this page] Falls are one of the accidents that happen in the workplace, especially for people working in the construction industry. It is important that you have personal fall protection, and this is what fall protection harnesses are for. They are devices that use a series of nylon straps and buckles that are placed in strategic areas of the body, around the legs and thighs, shoulders, back and chest, with a large D shaped ring on the back.
This ring is out of the way for the worker, but is connected to a safety line. During the course of your work, whether it is on a telephone pole fixing a downed power line, in a tree cutting off some dead branches, or working on scaffolding high in the air, this line is the only thing that stands between you and the ground below.
Like the old saying goes, the fall doesn't kill you, it's that sudden stop at the bottom. Fall protection harnesses prevent you from hitting the ground. However, just any fall protection won't do. Any harness you buy has to be certified safe by OSHA and other on the job protection agencies, to make sure they are safe to use.
They also have to fit snugly on the body, but also comfortably, and have to capacity to hold your weight without failure. It isn't just the harness, but also the safety line, as well as the anchor it is connected to. All of these work together to keep your from getting injured or even killed.
The company you choose to buy your fall protection harnesses need to sell only products that are OSHA approved as well, and when you are on the job, you need to make sure that all the equipment that connects your harness to an anchor is as well. There are many different fall protection devices to choose from, and here are just a few examples.
The first example of fall protection harnesses is the DuraFlex Ultra. These harnesses can provide maximum fall protection. They can be adjusted to fit just about any worker, come in black/green, and will hold up to 400 pounds. They have the patented DuraFlex webbing design that is stretchable, which is comfortable to wear, easy to maneuver around in, and provides one of the highest safety ratings.
The are quick connecters for the chest, as well as the leg buckles. They interlock similarly to your standard seat belt. They also feature a double tab opening system in order to prevent the buckles from accidentally opening. This model has a large D ring in the back, with comfort pads, and the whole thing is constructed with breathable fabric. It even comes with belt loop for your tools. This product is just $125.61.
There are also complete kits for fall protection harnesses. This fall protection gear have the full body harness, with back and pelvic straps and an adjustable D ring to make sure the harness fits right. It also features a 6' shock absorbing tubular lanyard, rings that pull free for added safety and convenience, leg strap buckles, as well as a 6' cross arm strap. This product also comes with a waterproof bucket to keep all of your equipment in a safe dry place. This product meets OSHA, ANSI and CSA standards, and costs just $97.12.
