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How To Correctly Fit A Full Body 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.
If the harness is worn incorrectly (loose, undone etc), the user may find that they injure themselves severely.
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Hold harness up by
shoulder straps and
ensure leg straps
hang free |
Pass arms through
shoulder straps |
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Connect chest buckle |
Adjust shoulder straps so
rear ‘D’ sits between
shoulder blades |
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Pull harness down at
the back so sub pelvic
strap sits under
the buttocks |
Connect leg buckles
and adjust to
a snug fit |
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Ensure that the right harness is used for the job in hand. |
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Ensure that the harness is in Test / Inspected. |
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Ensure that all Clips / Connectors are tightened / adjusted / attached. |
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Ensure 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 the groin area, and internal organs!). |
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If a lanyard is attached to the harness, wrap it around the body and attach to the chest or shoulder strap – a dangling lanyard constitutes a serious trip hazard. |
For more details please call 08707 871511, email training@afi-uplift.co.uk.
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