SAFETY HARNESS, A MUST REQUIREMENT FOR HEIGHT JOB

A safety harness, which is also known as a fall protection harness is a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) which is designed to protect personels from falling while at height and other related hazards while also working at heights.

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY HARNESS

• Fall protection: Safety harnesses are the most critical component of a fall protection system. It prevents workers from falling to their deaths or suffering serious fatality.

• Prevents equipment loss: Safety Harness can be attached to tools and equipment. This prevents them from dropping or lost.

• Support and suspension: Safety harness will provide you support and suspension and as such allowing you
  to work with great comforte and safety at any height.

• Shock absorption: Harnesses are made such that it absorbs shock of a fall.
  Hence, it reduces force impact on the worker's body when they are falling.

• Compliance with regulations: Using safety harnesses is a nessecity and mandatory for all industries that are involved in working at heights, such as construction, Marine, Telecommunications and oil&gas,

MAJOR KEY COMPONENTS OF SAFETY HARNESS

• Shoulder straps: This aids in distributing the force of a fall across theshoulders.

• Leg straps: It provides extra support and stability on the body.

• Backplate or dorsal D-ring: It is attached to the fall protection system of the harness.

• Connectors and Buckles: The harness is secured through to the personel and the fall protection system.

• Chest strap: This prevents the harness from shifting from its original position during a fall.

NOTE Safety harness is a crucial part of fall protection system. Also its proper usage can save lives whil at work.
Remember to use your safety Harness properly before embarking on a height job.

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