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Fall Protection Safety

Can I logo my fall protection harness?

All of our manufacturers offer customization and logos for harnesses and lanyards. You must purchase the minimum quantity for logos, which varies by manufacturer. Typically, the logo will go into the shock absorber of the lanyard or the back strap of the harness. Give us a call to discuss your options for fall safety harness logos today.

What are the types of fall protection harnesses?

Fall Protection Safety Harnesses are personalized for each type of work activity. First you must know the type of hazard your protection against. It's always best to remove the hazard by eliminating the fall risk. This could be done by using guardrails or restraint systems. If you must use fall protection, there are different types of d-rings for different risks.

  1. Back D-Dorsal D-ring: this is used for fall arrest and rescue. This is the most commonly used d-ring on your harness and is always part of your fall protection safety harness.
  2. Front D-ring: this is used only for ladder climbing on temporary or fixed ladder climbing systems.
  3. Shoulder D-rings: these are used for confined space rescue in conjunction with a spreader bar and retrieval system.
  4. Hip D-rings: typically purchased with an integral tool belt and sometimes called a construction harness. This harness is designed for work positioning when used with a work positioning lanyard or rebar chain assembly.

What are the types of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)?

There are several types of self-retracting lifelines or devices available for fall protection.

  1. The personal fall limiter (PFL) is typically 11ft or less and is designed to arrest your fall quickly. They can have internal or external shock absorbers and typically reduce your fall distance more than a standard shock-absorbing lanyard.
  2. Overhead long Self Retracting Lifelines are usually longer than 20ft and are designed to arrest your fall quickly. These can be mounted overhead only. They are designed to arrest your fall, typically in less than 54 inches. They have an internal breaking system which reduces the fall forces absorbed by the worker.
  3. Leading edge SRLs are used to protect a worker who is working on a leading edge but has no option for overhead tie-off. These devices are tested to the CSA leading standard and typically have an external shock absorber and a larger diameter cable. When using a leading edge lanyard, it's important to understand the estimated fall arresting distance of the system as it's typically longer than other devices.
  4. Rescue Self-Retracting Devices are typically used with a tripod or davit system. These devices have an additional feature to the overhead style SRL in which they have a personal winch system which can be engaged during the event of a fall. Once the retrieval system is engaged, the attendant can then raise or lower the fallen worker. This device can also be used to rescue a worker exposed to gas and other hazards when connect in a confined space.
  5. Descent Devices use a controlled descent system to allow a worker to escape a dangerous situation, like a fire. Connected to a 5000lbs anchor, the worker can step off the platform or tower crane and descend to safety below at a controlled speed. It's important to have a clear space below as the worker cannot stop the decent once started.

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