At what height do I need to wear a harness?
OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations.
Why would someone wear a harness?
By wearing the belt or harness the risk of injury from a fall is greatly reduced. The harness allows the user to attach themselves to an object that is stationary, ensuring they will not hit the ground in the event of a possible fall.
When should harnesses be used?
The Health and Safety Executive has produced a guide to the selection and use of fall prevention and arrest equipment (HSE). Safety harnesses should be worn whilst carrying out any task where there is a risk of falling.
What is the point of a body harness?
A safety harness, also called a body harness, is defined by OSHA as “straps that secure about the employee in a manner to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders, with a means for attaching the harness to other components of a personal fall protection system.” A ...
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