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The full body harness is correctly adjusted if :
- All of the straps are correctly adjusted (neither too tight nor too loose), they do not cross each
other and are not twisted.
- The dorsal attachment point is correctly positioned in line with the shoulder blades.
- The chest strap is correctly positioned in the middle of the chest.
- The ends of all of the straps are held in the elastic strap loops.
VERIFICATIONS
- If there is any doubt on the reliability of the equipment, do not use it without getting the written
authorisation of a person who is authorised to decide on its reuse.
- When setting up the fall-arrest system with other safety components, verify the compatibility of
each of the components and ensure that all of the recommendations in the product instructions and
the applicable standards pertaining to the fall-arrest system are applied. In particular, ensure that no
safety function of any component is affected by the safety function of another component and that
they do not interfere with each other.
- Before every use of a fall-arrest system, the empty space (clearance) required under the user must
be verified so that, in case of a fall, there is no collision with the ground, or with a fixed or moving
obstacle that is within the fall trajectory.
- Via a visual inspection, verify that the equipment is in good condition and that there are no faults:
condition of the straps, seams, adjustment buckles, attachment points. Ensure that there is no wear,
cuts, fraying, chafing, deformation, traces of rust or discoloration and ensure that the markings are
readable (identification and/or date of validity). Ensure that the buckles are clean and that they
function properly.
USE
- During use, regularly check the fastening and adjustment parts of the harness. These components
must be protected from any environmental stress: mechanical stress (impacts, sharp edges, etc.),
chemical stress (projection of acids, bases, solvents, etc.), electrical stress (short-circuit, electric arcs,
etc.) or thermal stress (hot surfaces, blowtorches, etc.).
- The fall-arrest system must be connected to the sternal or dorsal attachment point. These points
are marked with the letter A (single hooking).
- The use of the harness with a fall-arrest subsystem must be compatible with the instructions for use
of each component of the system and with the standards: EN353-1 / EN353-2 / EN 355 / EN360 / EN
362. For mobile fall-arrest systems including a rigid (EN353-1) or flexible (EN353-2) belay support,
it is recommended to connect the harness using the sternum anchor points. For energy absorbers
(EN355) or self-retracting fall-arrest systems (EN360), connect the harness to the dorsal anchor
point.
- The anchor point on the structure used to fix the fall-arrest system must be slightly above the user,
and must comply with the minimum resistance requirements specified in the EN795 standard (R ≥
12 kN). Try not to distance yourself too much from this anchor point in order to limit the impact of a
possible pendulum fall.
- When using a lanyard for work positioning and restraint, its anchor point must be located at
the waist or above. This lanyard must be kept tight. The two side hooking dice must always be
used together when connecting with this lanyard. Please note that the connections are made via
connectors in accordance with EN 362.
- The tool-holder rings must not be used as anchor points or work positioning points under any
circumstances.
- After a fall the harness must be discarded.
- This harness is approved for use by a person weighing 140 kg or less (The weight includes the user,
his tools and his equipment). Attention, the associated shutdown systems must meet the normative
requirements to stop a fall with a mass of at least 140 kg.
- A connector must never have a load on its clasp.
- This equipment must not be used in any way contrary to these specifications and under no
circumstances should its limits be exceeded.
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