Four attachment points cover most of what work at height asks for: a dorsal D-ring for fall arrest, a sternal for ladder and rope grab work, and two lateral rings for work positioning. That last pair is what a two point harness cannot offer — positioning needs a lanyard running between both hips.
The rotative design is what distinguishes the Speed Air. The attachment arrangement follows the body as the wearer turns rather than the harness twisting around them, which on a full shift is the difference between a harness that stays adjusted and one loosened off by mid-afternoon.
Key Features
- Four attachment points: Dorsal and sternal for fall arrest, two lateral for work positioning
- Rotative design: Follows the body as the wearer turns
- Comfort padding and mesh: For all-day wear, which is what an intensive rating means in practice
- Intensive use rated: The top of the Kratos usage scale
- Max user 140 kg including tools
- BS EN 361 and BS EN 358: Fall arrest and work positioning
Technical Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Product Code |
FA 10 207 XX |
| Attachment Points |
1 dorsal, 1 sternal, 2 lateral |
| Usage Rating |
Intensive |
| Maximum User Weight |
140 kg including equipment |
| Conformity |
BS EN 361, BS EN 358 |
BS EN 361 Fall Arrest | BS EN 358 Work Positioning | Max User 140 kg | Category III PPE
Conforms to BS EN 361 for full body harnesses and BS EN 358 for work positioning. Only the dorsal and sternal points may be used for fall arrest; the lateral points are for positioning only and must never be used to arrest a fall. Category III PPE under Regulation (EU) 2016/425. Inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months and immediate withdrawal after arresting a fall.
Suitable Applications
Suits work requiring both fall arrest and positioning through a full shift: structural steelwork, telecoms and antenna installation, tower and mast maintenance, and utility work. The rotative design and padding earn their cost on jobs measured in hours rather than minutes.
More About This Product
A harness is the only piece of fall protection equipment worn continuously, and that changes what matters about it. A lanyard that is slightly awkward gets used anyway. A harness that is uncomfortable gets loosened off after lunch, and a loose harness performs materially worse in a fall — the wearer drops further before the harness takes load, and the load lands on the wrong parts of the body when it does.
So comfort is not a luxury specification on a harness worn for a full shift; it is what determines whether the harness is still correctly adjusted at four in the afternoon. That is why padding, ventilation and the quality of the adjusters justify their cost on anything worn daily, and why the cheapest harness is rarely the cheapest outcome.
Suspension Trauma and Why the Rescue Plan Comes First
A harness that successfully arrests a fall leaves the wearer suspended, upright and conscious. That is the point — and it is also the beginning of a second, less obvious emergency.
Suspension trauma, also called orthostatic intolerance, develops when someone hangs motionless in a harness. The leg straps restrict venous return, blood pools in the legs, and the volume returning to the heart falls. Unconsciousness can follow within minutes, and the outcome can be fatal even after a successful rescue if the casualty is moved incorrectly.
Two practical consequences follow. First, a rescue plan that depends on calling the emergency services is not a plan, because the response time is longer than the time available. Rescue has to be possible with the equipment and people on site. Second, a suspension trauma relief strap — a few pounds, deploys in seconds, lets the casualty stand in the loops and restore circulation — buys the time the rescue needs. It is the cheapest meaningful addition to any harness and the one most often left off.
This is why the rescue plan is required before work begins rather than written afterwards.
How to Use
- Use the correct attachment point: Dorsal or sternal for fall arrest. Lateral points are positioning only.
- Maintain fall arrest while positioning: A positioning lanyard holds you in place; it does not catch you.
- Adjust properly: Snug at thighs and chest, dorsal D-ring between the shoulder blades.
- Check size against the wearer: Fit matters more than any other single factor.
- Fit a trauma relief strap: £7.63, and it addresses a hazard the harness itself creates.
- Inspect every strap, buckle and D-ring before use
Warning: The two lateral D-rings are for work positioning only. Being caught by a waist belt in a fall can cause serious internal injury. Fall arrest must use the dorsal or sternal point, and a fall arrest system must be maintained at all times while positioning.
Safety Information
- For use only by trained and competent persons within a safe system of work.
- Maximum user weight 140 kg including tools and equipment.
- Lateral points for work positioning only — never for fall arrest.
- Maintain a separate fall arrest system while positioning.
- A rescue plan must be in place before work at height begins.
- Inspect all webbing, stitching, buckles and D-rings before every use.
- Withdraw immediately after arresting a fall.
- Inspection by a competent person required at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
Inspection and Maintenance
Check every strap on both faces for cuts, abrasion, fraying and chemical staining, and examine all stitching, particularly at load-bearing junctions. Check all four D-rings for distortion, wear and free movement, and every buckle for correct operation and positive locking. On a rotative harness, confirm the rotating element still moves freely — a seized one loses the feature and starts twisting the wearer. Remove comfort pads periodically so the webbing beneath can be inspected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does rotative mean?
The attachment arrangement follows the body as the wearer turns, rather than the harness twisting around them. On a full shift it keeps the harness sitting correctly, which matters because a harness loosened off performs badly in a fall.
Q: Can I use the lateral rings for fall arrest?
No. They are work positioning points. Being caught by a waist belt in a fall can cause serious internal injury. Use the dorsal or sternal point.
Q: Do I need four points?
If your work involves positioning — leaning back to use both hands — yes, because that needs two lateral rings. For fall arrest only, a two point harness is lighter and cheaper.
