How To Put On A Safety Harness
A safety harness must be worn correctly to ensure that, in the event of a fall, it works to its design potential and does not cause additional injury. Follow these steps to don your harness correctly.
HARNESS CHECKLIST
A. Ensure that the right harness is used for the job.
B. Check that the harness has been inspected.
C. See that all clips and connectors are tightened, adjusted and attached.
D. Make sure that the webbing is adjusted to suit your body size - leaving the harness loose around the legs and chest may feel more comfortable but, in the event of a fall, the sudden 'jerk' that occurs when the slack is taken up can cause serious damage to the body, especially in the groin area and internal organs.
6 SIMPLE STEPS
6 Simple steps to the correct procedure for putting on a safety harness
Step 1
Hold harness up by rear attachment and ensure leg straps hang free
Hold harness up by rear attachment and ensure leg straps hang free
Step 2
Pass arms through shoulder straps
Pass arms through shoulder straps
Step 3
Connect chest buckle
Connect chest buckle
Step 4
Adjust shoulder straps so rear D sits between shoulder blades
Adjust shoulder straps so rear D sits between shoulder blades
Step 5
Pull harness down at the back so sub pelvic strap sits under the buttocks
Pull harness down at the back so sub pelvic strap sits under the buttocks
Step 6
Connect leg buckles and adjust to a snug fit, ensuring they are assembled correctly
Connect leg buckles and adjust to a snug fit, ensuring they are assembled correctly
