Harness and Lanyard Best Practices
- Require at least a 3 point harness if you are more than 6 feet off the ground (no harness no climb)
- 5 Point Harness recommended.
- 1 Dorsal point
- 1 Chest point
- 3 Waist points
- Inspection of harness.
- Self-inspection prior to use every day of your personal harness.
- Employer will inspect their harnesses prior to each use.
- Lanyard
- Self-inspection prior to use every day of your personal lanyard.
- Employer will inspect their lanyards prior to each use.
- Double lanyard required.
- Large hooks or tie back Lanyard recommended.
- Positioning Straps
- Shall comply with OSHA standards listed below.
- What you can use each point for:
- Chest & Dorsal Point with fall arrest.
- Chest Point only for ASAP rope grab.
- 3 Points on waist are for positioning only.
Check all equipment for ANSI Standard stamp or sticker.
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