The step up from the single point entry harness, and for most users the sensible default. The addition is a sternal attachment point at the chest alongside the dorsal one, which matters more than it sounds: front attachment is what a rope grab system needs for ladder climbing, and it is easier to connect single handed than reaching behind you. Fully adjustable shoulder as well as thigh straps, and rated for regular rather than occasional use.
Key Features
- Sternal and dorsal attachment: Rear for standard fall arrest, front for rope grab systems and ladder climbing. Two connection options rather than one.
- Adjustable shoulder and thigh straps: Both adjustable, where the entry model adjusts at the thighs only. A better fit across a range of users and over different clothing.
- Dual colour strap scheme: Shoulder and thigh straps in different colours, making correct donning obvious.
- Positioned sit strap: Comfort during wear and better load distribution if a fall is arrested.
- Rated for regular use: Built for routine rather than intermittent wear.
- Maximum user weight 140 kg: Including tools.
Technical Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Product Code |
FA 10 105 00 |
| Configuration |
2 point full body harness |
| Attachments |
1 sternal, 1 dorsal |
| Adjustment |
Shoulder and thigh straps |
| Webbing |
Polyester |
| Maximum User Weight |
140 kg including equipment |
| Usage Rating |
Regular use |
| Conformity |
BS EN 361 |
BS EN 361 | Category III PPE | Regular Use
Conforms to BS EN 361 for full body harnesses. Category III personal protective equipment under Regulation (EU) 2016/425, supplied with a Declaration of Conformity and covered by EU Type-Examination certificate 2777/10359-02 E02-02. Requires inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months and immediate withdrawal after arresting a fall.
Suitable Applications
The two point harness is the general purpose choice for routine work at height: construction and maintenance, roof and scaffold work, plant and process access, and any job where a harness is worn regularly. The sternal point makes it suitable for ladder climbing with a rope grab, which the single point harness cannot do. It is the harness specified in several of the Kratos kits for that reason. For intensive all-day wear, the Fly'in premium models add padding and strap management worth having.
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 the Harness
- Know which point to use: Dorsal for standard fall arrest. Sternal for rope grab systems and ladder climbing. Follow the user manual for your configuration.
- Adjust shoulders and thighs: Both adjust on this model. Snug but not restrictive, with the dorsal D-ring between the shoulder blades.
- Use the colour coding when donning: Different coloured shoulder and thigh straps make a wrongly worn harness obvious.
- Check the D-ring position after adjusting: Tightening the shoulder straps moves it. It should sit between the shoulder blades.
- Check the 140 kg limit includes tools.
- Inspect before every use.
Warning: Category III PPE for use by trained, competent persons only. Use the correct attachment point for the system in use. Withdraw immediately after arresting a fall.
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.
- Use the dorsal point for standard fall arrest and the sternal point only as specified.
- The dorsal D-ring must sit between the shoulder blades.
- Adjust for a snug fit before every use.
- Inspect webbing, stitching, attachment points and buckles before every use.
- Withdraw immediately after arresting a fall.
- Inspection by a competent person required at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
- Store away from direct sunlight, heat sources and chemicals.
Inspection and Maintenance
Check the full length of every strap on both faces for cuts, abrasion, fraying, heat damage and chemical staining, examining the stitching at every junction and at both attachment points, which is where load concentrates. Check the dorsal D-ring for distortion, wear and free movement, and the sternal attachment for the same. Confirm all buckles and adjusters hold their setting rather than creeping under load, since a harness that loosens in use sits wrongly when it matters. Check the label remains legible. Clean with clean water only and dry naturally away from heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the sternal point for?
Front attachment, which is what a rope grab system needs for ladder climbing. It is also easier to connect single handed than reaching behind your back. Standard fall arrest from an overhead anchor still uses the dorsal point.
Q: Is it worth the extra over the single point?
For most users yes. You get the second attachment point, adjustable shoulder straps as well as thigh, and a regular rather than occasional use rating, for about £10 more at cost. If the harness is worn more than a few times a month, it repays the difference.
Q: Can I use the sternal point for normal fall arrest?
Follow the user manual. Sternal attachment is intended for specific configurations such as rope grab systems, and the dorsal point remains the standard for fall arrest from an overhead anchor. Using the wrong point changes how the harness loads you in a fall.
Q: Occasional, regular or intensive use?
A manufacturer's rating reflecting construction and comfort rather than certification, since all three meet EN 361. Occasional suits a few wears a month, regular suits routine use, intensive suits all-day daily wear. Matching the rating to actual use gets you a harness people will wear properly.
