A harness spreads the forces of a fall across the parts of the body that can take them — thighs, chest and shoulders — and holds the wearer upright afterwards. The number of attachment points determines what work it can be used for, and it is the first thing to establish.
A dorsal D-ring between the shoulder blades is for fall arrest. A sternal point suits ladder and rope grab work. Lateral D-rings on a belt are for work positioning, and they are the pair a two point harness does not have. A ventral point to EN 813 is required for rope access and nothing else will do.
Manufacturer specification. 2 Point Full Body Harness with Grey Polycotton Work Vest Attachments: 1 sternal and 1 dorsal attachment point. Convenience: Fully adjustable vest, shoulder & thigh straps. shoulder, belt & lower part of thigh straps. Adjustable and durable zip system. Automatic buckles. Inside storage pocket for straps when not in use. Ergonomics: Ideally positioned sit strap for extended comfort. Usage: Suitable for frequent use. Max User Weight: 140 KG. Conformity: BS EN 361. Material: Vest: Polycotton (240g/m2) / Webbing: Polyester / Fittings:
Key Features
- Conforms to BS EN 361: The applicable standard for this product type
- 2 Point Full Body Harness with Grey Polycotton Work Vest Attachments: : As specified by the manufacturer
- Convenience: Fully adjustable vest, shoulder & thigh straps
- shoulder, belt & lower part of thigh straps: As specified by the manufacturer
- Adjustable and durable zip system: As specified by the manufacturer
- Automatic buckles: As specified by the manufacturer
- Inside storage pocket for straps when not in use: As specified by the manufacturer
Technical Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Product Code |
FA-10-301-00 |
| Std |
BS EN 361 |
BS EN 361 | LOLER Ready
2 Point Full Body Harness with Grey Polycotton Work Vest Attachments: 1 sternal and 1 dorsal attachment point. Convenience: Fully adjustable vest, shoulder & thigh straps. shoulder, belt & lower part of thigh straps. Adjustable and durable zip system. Automatic buckles. Inside storage pocket for straps when not in use. Ergonomics: Ideally positioned sit strap for extended comfort. Usage: Suitable for frequent use. Max User Weight: 140 KG. Conformity: BS EN 361. Material: Vest: Polycotton (240g/m2) / Webbing: Polyester / Fittings: Under LOLER 1998, lifting accessories and Category III PPE require thorough examination by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and immediate withdrawal after arresting a fall or any overload.
Suitable Applications
Work at height across construction, maintenance, telecoms, utilities and industrial access. Fit matters more than any other single factor: a harness that is uncomfortable gets loosened off by mid-afternoon, and a loose harness performs badly in a fall. Size against the wearer rather than ordering one size for a team.
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 for work positioning only and will not safely arrest a fall.
- Adjust properly: Snug at thighs and chest, dorsal D-ring between the shoulder blades. A loose harness performs badly in a fall.
- Check the size against the wearer: Fit matters more than any other single factor in harness performance.
- Fit a trauma relief strap: Around GBP 8, and it addresses a hazard the harness itself creates.
- Inspect every strap, buckle and D-ring before use: Both faces of every strap, all stitching, every buckle.
- Withdraw after arresting a fall: Regardless of appearance.
Warning: Being caught by a waist belt in a fall can cause serious internal injury. Lateral D-rings are for work positioning only and a fall arrest system must be maintained separately at all times. Suspension trauma can become life threatening within minutes of a successful fall arrest, so a rescue plan is required before work begins.
Safety Information
- For use only by trained and competent persons within a safe system of work.
- Use only the dorsal or sternal points for fall arrest.
- Lateral points are for work positioning only.
- A rescue plan must be in place before work at height begins.
- Check the size against the wearer and adjust correctly.
- Inspect all webbing, stitching, buckles and D-rings before every use.
- Withdraw immediately after arresting a fall.
- Store away from direct sunlight, heat sources and chemicals.
- 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 the load-bearing junctions where the webbing changes direction. Check every D-ring for distortion, wear and free movement, and every buckle for correct operation and positive locking. Remove any comfort pads periodically so the webbing beneath can be inspected — a pad that conceals damage is worse than no pad. Store out of sunlight: UV is what kills textile PPE, and more harnesses are ruined in the back of a van than in use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many attachment points do I need?
Dorsal only for basic fall arrest. Add a sternal point for ladder and rope grab work. Two lateral points are needed for work positioning — leaning back to use both hands. A ventral point to EN 813 is required for rope access.
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: Why does fit matter so much?
Because an uncomfortable harness gets loosened off, and a loose harness performs badly in a fall. Size against the wearer rather than ordering one size for a team.
