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Harness
What do I want?
Comfort: You want the perfect fit. To ensure a perfect fit, harnesses are available in different sizes (refer to sizing chart to determine the best fit for you).
Ease of Use: You want a harness that is easy for you to get into and adjust. Harnesses are available in primarily two styles.
Vestype (vest style): A Vestype harness is put on like a jacket.
Pullover (cross chest): A pullover harness is put on over the head, similar to putting on a sweater.
(The choice on style is a matter of personal preference).
Buckle Types
D-ring Types
Back D-Ring: This is the attachment point for your lanyard. It can also be used as a rescue attachment.
Hip (or side) D-Rings: Typically used for work positioning or for travel restriction applications.
Chest D-Ring: Typically used for ladder climbing systems and suspension systems.
Shoulder D-Rings: Rescue operations, or personnel riding applications.MSA Harnesses
Workman Safety Harness
Workman Construction Harness
FP Pro Full Body Harness
Gravity Cross-Over Style Safety Harness
TechnaCurv Full Body Safety Harness
ArcSafe Safety Harness
TechnaCurv Tower Harness
MSA Roofers KitLanyard
How do I know which to choose?
There are two primary types of lanyards:
Shock-absorbing lanyards used when the free fall distance can exceed 2 feet.
Restraint or positioning lanyards used only when free fall distance can be limited to 2 feet or less.
In choosing the correct lanyard, you must keep the application in mind. Make certain the lanyard is the proper length to allow the necessary worker movement/positioning. Also you must choose the right material type (depending on your work environment).
Cable works best in high heat environments or around sharp edges.
Webbing works best in most other applications.
Always be sure to calculate your total fall distance. (See diagram for more information).
MSA Lanyards
Workman Single-Leg Tie-Back Lanyard
Dyna-Might Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Dyna Rose Brake
Workman Double-Leg Tie-Back Lanyard
Workman Adjustable Single-Leg Lanyard
Shock Absorbing Lanyard-No Metal Above the Waist
Workman Adjustable Double-Leg Lanyard
Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Twin-Leg Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard
FP5K Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard
FP Diamond Expanyard Shock Absorbing Lanyard
FP Diamond Shock Absorbing Lanyard with D-Ring Extension
Dyna Brake Shock Absorbing Lanyard – Single-Leg
Dyna Brake Shock Absorbing Lanyard – Twin-Leg
Restraint Lanyard - 6 ft Fixed
Restraint Lanyard - 6ft Adjustable
MSA Aptura Self-Retracting Lanyard
MSA Dyna-Lock Self-Retracting LanyardConnector
Connector selection is driven primarily by application. You will need to carefully consider your work environment, especially the type of structure where the connector will be attached. Weight should also be a consideration if a worker will need to carry the connector around during the work day. Most connectors are rated for 1 person with a 5,000 pound minimum breaking strength. Connectors are required, by OSHA, to have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds per person attached. For example, if you are going to attach 2 people to a connector, the connector must be rated to 10,000 pounds.
MSA Connectors According to Application:
Concrete: Point Guard Anchorage Connector Strap
Roof
Scaffold
Steel Beam: Beam Grip Anchorage Connector
Rail: Rail-Slider Anchorage Connector
Residential: Point Guard Anchorage Connector Strap
Back D-Ring Extension: Lanyard Connector Adapter
Anchorage: Anchorage Connector Strap, D-Plate Anchorage Connector (permanent), Bolt D-Ring Anchorage Connector with Hole (permanent), MSA Suretyman Anchorage Sling
References
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MSA: Mine Safety Appliances Company.
