Harness

What is checked on the harness during an inspection?

1. Buckles and plastic parts 2. Webbing and stitching for wear, tears, discoloration (opposite color structural stitching) 3. Impact indicator on dorsal D-ring 4. Tracking information 5. Check screw link

What is the dorsal ring's purpose?

fall arrest limited to 8kn/6kn (back ring)

When handling the harness...

1. Use D-rings only for intended purposes 2. Ensure proper fit 3. Store harness in dry cool place away from chemicals and sun exposure

What is the limit of gear loop attachments?

10kg or 22 lbs

What is the WLL of the structural D rings?

16 kn (kilonewton)

What ANSI standard must the harness meet?

ANSI Z359.1 (class 3 for personal fall protection equipment)

What kind of buckles are used in the harness?

Double backed buckles and straps

What EN standards must the harness meet AND what do each of the standards refer too?

EN 361 - fall arrest, EN 358 - work positioning, EN 813 - sit harness

When inspecting the harness, what do you check for when inspecting the screw link?

There should not be threads visible or it should be torqued to 3Nm (26lbs of force) AND be free from DEFORMATION, CORROSION, or WEAR

What are the types of structural D rings on the harness?

Ventral, sternal, lateral, dorsal

Rope access is a form of which industry technique?

Work position

What is the ventral d ring's purpose?

Work positioning (stomach ring I think?)

Fall arrest harness

a full body harness connected to a shock absorbing lanyard or system that minimizes the distance and consequences of falls

Work position

a technique that lets you work supported in tension or suspension where a fall is prevented or restricted (usually by a fall arrest system) (working on a tower)

Work restraint

a technique where you are restricted from going to zones where you can fall (not designed to arrest a fall) (dog on a leash)

What is the Sternal d ring's purpose?

back up and fall arrest with less than a 2ft fall (chest ring)

What is unique about the stitching and what is the purpose of it?

contrasted stitching for better inspection

What is the Lateral D ring's purpose?

work positioning, must be used together (hip rings)