A safety harness is generally secured by a rope to a line and anchor point and allow workers and climbers to safely perform various tasks when they are working from or climbing a great height.
Harnesses are used by climbers and by construction workers and are designed to protect the user when they are climbing or working at significant heights.
Any job or activity that involves heights usually requires the use of a construction harness.
Builders, window cleaners and others whose work often involves fixing or cleaning something on the upper levels of a building will generally wear a harness.
There are different types of safety harnesses, including the construction harness.
Workmen on scaffolding and climbers and abseilers may use the type of safety harness where the user is seated, this type of harness is most practical for climbers because it gives them plenty of flexibility of movement.
A sit in harness secures a person's legs and thighs and keeps them in an upright seating position.
Sit safety harnesses are often used by workers painting window frames at high levels.
Another type of construction harness is the chest harness, which is a sit harness with a chest securing attachment.
The chest harness offers the type of comfort and support that is ideal for construction workers toiling long hours on roofs and the upper levels of a building.
A safety harness needs to fit properly in order to be properly secure; a badly fitting harness could contribute to an accident.
If you use a sit harness then the straps should fit securely on the legs and thighs without slipping.
Waist belts need to be tight enough that they cannot slip down over the hips as slippage in a construction harness can be dangerous.
Chest harnesses should also fit well, but not so tight that they interfere with the worker's breathing.
The chest straps provide extra levels of security when working at a significant height from the ground.
Most construction safety harnesses are made out of polyester while the size and specifications will vary and depend on the needs of the individual user.
Some companies may have their own safety guidelines for harnesses but they must meet standard safety regulations.
A construction harness usually has to be a certain thickness in order to comply with health and safety standards.
Construction harnesses are becoming more common and in some industries are required wear due to the number of work related deaths among workers operating at high levels.
A harness is an essential piece of equipment for many workers in the construction industry and are becoming increasingly more common among climbers.