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Fall Protection
B - Body Support
Body support refers to fall protection equipment that directly supports the worker’s weight and maintains the body in a safe position. Worker comfort, fit, and ease of use are key considerations in the selection of body support equipment like a full body harness that a worker may wear for extended periods during a work day.
Full body harnesses distribute fall arrest forces across the shoulders, upper thighs, chest, and pelvis. Fall arrest harnesses feature a dorsal D-ring for attaching to the connector such as a lanyard and may have other D-rings for use in worker positioning, travel restraint, retrieval or ladder climbing. They are the only form of body support acceptable for fall arrest and should be selected based on the job task as well as the work environment.
Body belts are strapped around the waist and are used for worker positioning, travel restraint or for added tool carrying options. While they may be used in conjunction with a full body harness, they must NEVER be used for personal fall arrest.
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Full Body Harnesses
A full-body harness is the single most important equipment choice you can make for your crew. Fall protection harnesses provide comfort and confidence, and directly affect the user's productivity. They come in general varieties that can be used in many applications, or may be specialized for specific uses within different industries.
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Body Belts and Workseats
A fall protection belt is a great choice for positioning, restraining from a leading edge, or other situations where there is no possibility of a vertical free fall. Workseats, bosun chairs and seat slings are useful for inspection work, window washing, painting and maintenance.
Full Body Harnesses
Choosing the right harness for the job
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General fall arrestThe back D-ring is for fall arrest, included on all harnesses.
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Ladder climbing harnessA front D-ring is the distinguishing factor of these harnesses, enabling connection to a permanent ladder system.
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Work positioning harnessPositioning D-rings located on the hips are used with positioning lanyards, and allow workers to use both hands.
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Confined space entry/retrieval harnessA D-ring located on each shoulder strap facilitates upright retrieval from confined spaces.
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Descent and suspension harnessDescent harnesses typically have a front D-ring for use with descent control devices. Suspension/rigging harnesses also typically include a front D-ring but often also have extras such as side D-rings for positioning.
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Full body harness product series
The light-wearing full-body harness that’s ideal for those who wear personal SRLs.
The gold standard in comfort, function and durability.
Designed for comfort, this harness incorporates a removable shoulder/back pad for easy washing.
The original comfort harness.
The workhorse of the industry: Durable, convenient and comfortable.
Performance and safety at an exceptional value with a durable yet lightweight construction.
Reliable, economical fall protection for a wide variety of job sites.
Body Belts and Workseats
Choosing the right body belt or workseat
Body belts and workseats complement other fall protection components. For example, many harnesses can accommodate a belt for added back support, tool carrying options and restraint or work positioning job tasks.
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Work positioning beltWork positioning belts include side D-rings located on each hip and hold and sustain you at a specific work location, limiting any free fall to two feet or less. Rebar tying and concrete wall-form work are typical applications.
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Restraint beltRestraint belts typically have a single back D-ring and prevent you from reaching an area where a free fall could occur. Leading edge roof work and concrete floor construction typically calls for a restraint system.
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Back and tool support beltThese belts can have D-rings to make them more versatile for use in work positioning for example, but often do not. They simply provide added back support and a location to attach tool and equipment pouches that is at waist level for easy reach.
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Suspension workseatUse a suspension workseat to support and hold you without any possibility of a free fall while you are being raised or lowered. Bosun chair jobs such as painting or window washing are common examples. Regulations require the use of a separate harness for fall arrest and secondary back-up lifeline with suspension supports.
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Body belt and workseat product lines
Ideal for inspection work, construction and demolition, maintenance, oil production, or any activity where your crew needs to be restrained from a leading edge.
These tongue and grommet style belts are extremely easy to fit and can accommodate a wide range of sizes and shapes as well as clothing options.
This gear has been designed by linemen for linemen, and provides the maximum in comfort, freedom of movement and ease-of-use for climbing applications.
For crew members working on a monkey or tubing board. They are designed to attach to a variety of derrick-style harnesses and have front rings to run a positioning lanyard through.
Designed for mining applications and typically include straps that hold batteries for helmet lights.
Sometimes called Bosun chairs, these come in many styles such as rigid board seats and soft web slings.
Learn more about the fundamentals of fall protection
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