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3.5 DONNING AND FITTING THE FULL BODy HARNESS: Figure 12 illustrates donning and fitting of the Full Body Harness.
Prior to each use, inspect the harness per the checklist on the "Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 1)". To don and fit
the harness:
;
Procedures for buckling and adjusting the straps on your Harness will vary with the harness model. See Sections
3.2 thru 3.3 and Figures 9 thru 10 for details.
;
If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt, the belt should be installed through the four loops (A)
in the harness as shown in Figure 13. The hip pad, if used, is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip
pad loops.
1. Lift up and hold the harness by the back Dorsal D-Ring. Ensure the straps are not twisted.
2. Grasp the Shoulder Straps and slip the harness onto one arm. The Dorsal D-Ring will be located on your back side.
Ensure that the straps are not tangled and hang freely. Slip your free arm into the harness and position the Shoulder
Straps on top of your shoulders. The Chest Strap and Chest Buckle will be positioned on the front side when worn
properly.
3. Reach between your legs and grasp the Leg Strap on your right side. Bring the strap up between your legs; buckle to
the mating buckle on your right hip, and adjust the Leg Strap for a snug comfortable fit (see Section 3.2 for buckle
operation). When properly adjusted, tuck the loose end of the Leg Strap under the Strap Keeper.
Repeat this process to buckle and adjust the left Leg Strap.
4. Adjust and buckle the Tongue Buckle Waist Belt if present. (see Section 3.2 for Tongue Buckle operation).
5. Buckle and adjust the Chest Strap (see Section 3.2 for buckle operation). The Chest Strap should be 6 in. (15 cm)
down from the top of your shoulders. When properly adjusted, tuck the loose end of the Chest Strap under the Strap
Keeper.
6. Adjust the Shoulder Straps for a Snug Fit with the Torso Adjusters (see Section 3.3 for Torso Adjuster operation). Left
and right sides of Shoulder Straps should be adjusted to the same length and the Chest Strap should be centered on
your lower chest, 6 in. (15 cm) down from the shoulders. The back Dorsal D-Ring should be centered between your
Shoulder Blades. The front Sternal D-Ring, if present, should be located laterally within 2 in. (51 mm) of the vertical
centerline of the harness.
3.6 DONNING AND FITTING THE DELTA CROSS-OVER STyLE HARNESS: Figure 14 illustrates donning and fitting the
Delta Cross-Over Style Full Body Harness. Prior to each use, inspect the harness per the checklist on the "Inspection and
Maintenance Log (Table 1)". To don and fit the harness:
;
Procedures for buckling and adjusting the straps on you Delta Harness will vary with the harness model. See
Sections 3.3 thru 3.4 and Figures 9 thru 10 for details.
;
If your harness incorporates loops for a removable waist belt, the belt should be installed through the four loops (A)
in the harness as shown in Figure 15. The hip pad, if used, is secured to the belt by passing the belt through the hip
pad loops.
1. Locate back D-ring held in position by the D-ring pad. Lift up the harness using this D-ring. Ensure the straps are not
twisted.
2. Grasp the shoulder straps between the back and front D-ring and slip the harness over your head. Position shoulder
straps on top of your shoulders. Ensure straps are not tangled and hang freely. The D-rings will be positioned on your
back and chest when worn properly.
3. Grasp the buckle below the front D-ring and connect. Ensure straps are not tangled or crossed.
4. Reach between legs and grasp the blue leg strap on your left side. Bring strap up between your legs and connect to
the buckle. Repeat this procedure for the right side.
5. Adjust the shoulder straps to a snug fit. Left and right sides of the shoulder straps should be adjusted to the same
length and the front D-ring should be centered on your lower chest. The back D-ring should be centered between your
shoulder blades. Adjust leg straps to a snug fit. Adjust the waist belt (if present). Center retrieval D-rings (if present) on
top of each shoulder.
3.7 DEPLOyING THE SUSPENSION TRAUMA STRAPS: Figure 17 illustrates deployment of the Suspension Trauma Straps.
In the event of a fall, the Suspension Trauma Straps should be used by the fallen worker to alleviate suspension trauma.
To deploy the Suspension Trauma Straps on your Harness:
1. Locate the Suspension Trauma Straps (A) on your Harness. The Suspension Trauma Straps should be located in a
zipped container on your front, near the two intersection points of the leg straps.
2. Deploy the Suspension Trauma Straps by opening the zipped compartments located on the containers' sides. Guide
the Straps (B) out from within each container to a length long enough for you to stand upon. Bring the two Straps
together and secure them to each other by means of the Strap Hook (C).
3. Extend the connected Straps as necessary to create a length of webbing for you to stand upon. Press your heels
upon either side of the connection point and stand up straight. This should alleviate any stress experienced as part of
suspension trauma.
3.8 CONNECTING SySTEM COMPONENTS: After donning the Harness, the user may connect to their Fall Protection
System. Observe all requirements as specified in these instructions and any manufacturer's instructions included with the
system components. See Section 4.2 for more information on System Applications.
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