In addition to distributing force, the design of a full body harness serves to keep an employee upright in a fall. This allows a deceleration device to properly deploy, but also keeps the spine vertical, which is the position in which it can best absorb compressive forces of a fall.
What are the steps to putting on a safety harness?
- Step 1: Untangle safety harness. ...
- Step 2: Check safety harness for damage. ...
- Step 3: Put on the harness. ...
- Step 4: Connect and tighten the leg straps. ...
- Step 5: Buckle and adjust the safety harness. ...
- Step 6: Make sure the safety harness is snug but not restrictive.
What material is a safety harness made of?
Nylon and polyester are the two most common materials for full body harnesses. But, Kevlar®, Nomex®, and Dyneema® are materials that are becoming more popular in full body harness manufacturing.May 31, 2013