KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

HARNESS What is a Full Body Harness?

The full body harness is a key part of an active fall arrest system. The harness distributes the impact forces safely across the user’s body in the event of a fall whilst ensuring that the user who has fallen, remains suspended in an upright position after the fall has occurred. It also provides freedom of movement sufficient to allow the user to effectively perform his or her job safely.

Inspecting a Harness When working at height your Harness should be inspected before use. This action is an essential part of your personal safety. It is your responsibility to ensure that your Personal Protection Equipment undergo periodic inspection as per EN365 of PPE Directives. With Personal Protection Equipment that has been subjected to harsh conditions inspection intervals shall be performed more frequently even if the set life expectancy of the product still has a long expiry date We also recommend the inspection, or any service work be recorded on the Equipment Record sheet located at the rear of User Instruction Manual. Please keep the Equipment Record in a safe place. All harnesses are equipped with Compass Inspection software.

Inspect Before Your Use it

All labels should be intact and legible. Inspect the Labels

Look for damaged, broken or missing D-Rings, Buckles or Eyelets. Release tabs on buckles must work freely and click when engaged. Inspect the Hardware

Inspect the Impact Indicator

The impact indicator is a section secured with a special stitched pattern designed to release when the harness has been subjected to impact loading from a fall. If the impact indicator is broken, prevent any future use by destroying and discarding the harness. Look for frayed, cut or broken fibers or stitches as they may indicate the harness has been subject to a fall. Look for other signs or damage such as: Tears, abrasions, mold, burns or discoloration. Inspect the Webbing

Note: Check the manufacturer’s inspection list to be sure you are not missing anything. Once the user is convinced that the harness is devoid of any visual physical damage, and has not been involved in a fall, it is now safe to wear.

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