Full Body Harness

A full body harness is a fall protection device designed to distribute fall-arrest forces across the shoulders, chest, pelvis, and thighs. It helps reduce the risk of serious injury when working at height and is widely used in construction, maintenance, telecommunications, and industrial applications.

Anyone working at height where there is a risk of falling should wear a full body safety harness. It is commonly used by construction workers, electricians, tower climbers, warehouse maintenance teams, oil and gas personnel, and industrial technicians performing elevated tasks.

Full body harnesses are available in different configurations to suit various work-at-height applications.

• 2-point harnesses
• 3-point harnesses
• 4-point harnesses
• Harnesses with single or double lanyards
• Shock-absorbing harness systems
• Positioning and rescue harnesses

Choose a harness based on your work environment, fall hazards, and job requirements. Consider attachment points, lanyard compatibility, comfort, adjustability, weight capacity, and compliance with applicable safety standards before making your selection.

A shock-absorbing lanyard helps reduce the impact force experienced during a fall. It gradually absorbs energy during fall arrest, lowering the forces transferred to the worker and improving overall safety when connected to a compatible full body harness.

A full body harness should be visually inspected before every use and undergo periodic detailed inspections by a competent person. Check for cuts, frayed webbing, damaged stitching, corrosion, broken buckles, and signs of excessive wear before working at height.

Full body harnesses are essential in industries where employees work at elevated heights.

• Construction
• Oil and gas
• Telecommunications
• Power and utilities
• Warehousing
• Manufacturing
• Wind energy
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Fire and rescue services

No, a harness that has arrested a fall should be removed from service immediately unless the manufacturer specifically permits reuse after inspection. It should be inspected by a qualified person and replaced if there is any indication of damage or compromised performance.

A quality full body harness should provide both safety and comfort for extended use.

• Adjustable shoulder and leg straps
• Dorsal and front D-rings
• Forged metal hardware
• Fall indicators
• Shock-absorbing lanyard compatibility
• Durable polyester webbing
• Ergonomic design

Full body harnesses are available from authorized PPE and fire safety equipment suppliers offering certified fall protection solutions. Products from brands such as Honeywell, Anzensei, and Alko are suitable for construction, industrial, maintenance, and utility applications where reliable fall protection is required.