When to use Full Body Harness?
When using personal fall protection equipment, wear a full body harness if you are at risk of falling. A full body harness consists of straps passed over the shoulders, across the chest, and around the legs. In a fall, a full body harness protects you more than a safety belt because the harness distributes the force of impact over a greater area of your body.
How to wear a full body harness
In the construction industry, working at heights is a standard part of the job. But with increased height also comes an increased risk of falling.
- Slip the harness over your shoulders like a vest.
- Make sure the D-ring is in the middle of your back, directly between your shoulder blades.
- Pull each leg strap up and fasten the buckles together.
- Stand up straight and adjust the length of the side body straps as needed to make sure there is no slack.
- Fasten the chest strap about mid-chest high.
- Adjust the chest strap as necessary to remove any slack.
- Make sure the shoulder straps and leg straps are snug, while still allowing full range of motion.
- Eliminate any excess slack by tightening the straps in the buckle.
- Make sure the loose ends of the straps are tucked into the strap retainers.
- With your hand held flat, you should be able to fit your fingers underneath your leg straps.
