Full Body Harness

A full body climbing harness is an integral component of your fall arrest system, especially when you are working or climbing at heights and have high risks of falling. It comprises of protective straps passing over your shoulders, across the chest, and around your legs. This way it distributes the entire fall force evenly across your body, keeps it in upright position in the event of a fall, and provides flexibility of movement when climbing or working at a height.

For a full body rock climbing harness, the lanyard anchorage point should be positioned right at or above the D-ring. The lanyard’s shock absorbing end should be connected to the body harness, while the other end needs to be connected to the anchor point. Ensure that the anchor points are right above you as much as possible to avoid the hazard of swing fall.

That will depend on the rescue environment and hazards involved. If the rescuer does not need to be suspended from the rope but the event is occurring at a height or in a fall hazard area, then it can be a good idea to use your full body fall arrest harness.

Most harnesses do not come with an expiration date anymore. Typically, our full protection harness can last for up to 10 years, provided it is taken care of as per our guidelines. Factors that can reduce the lifespan of your harness are falls, abrasions, cuts, sunlight, heat, wear & tear, and corrosives. Regularly inspect the harness to identify signs of wear & tear or abrasions before and after every use.