Roof Positioning Harness

Demonstration of how to safely utilize a safety harness.

Roof positioning harness.

Positioning device systems are different though and serve a very specific purpose. The exofit comes with superior comfort padding on shoulders back and legs unlike other brands this construction harness is built with extra features like integrated suspension trauma straps impact indicator and reflective materials for enhanced visibility in low light. The side d rings should only be used for restraint or positioning and are not meant for fall arrest applications. The hands free rope grab is a self trailing grab which smoothly moves up and down the rope in operation and locks in a fall.

This video includes securing the anchor point properly using the lanyard and how to wear the harnes. If you need something beyond a simple harness wear it all day with tools and bags need the side d rings fo. The flexibility of this harness also makes it suitable for a number of applications and uses some of which are fall arrest travel restraint rescue suspension and positioning applications. It s called a system because all the components the harness lanyard rope grab rope and roof anchor are carefully engineered to work together.

I use it basically for fall restraint and work positioning using the side d rings. This harness seems well made and has been comfortable. Lifeline with shock absorbing lanyard and a temporary roof anchor. Some safety harnesses have additional d rings on the shoulders hips or chest that allow them to be used for positioning ladder climbing and raising or lowering workers into confined spaces.

According to the definition found in the standards a positioning device system is a body belt or body harness rigged to allow an employee to be supported on an elevated vertical surface such as a wall and work with both hands free while leaning. The harness is only one part of a personal fall arrest system. Designed for industrial use the sala harness is comfortable to wear 12 14 hours a day without any problems. The kit includes a comfort harness with shoulder padding 50 ft.

You can also check at roofing suppliers see roofing in the yellow pages or search online. Positioning harnesses are basic universal harnesses that include side d rings and a rear d ring for fall arrest. In case of a fall this harness will give you the support that you need through its dorsal attachment which can help direct the load through the. The padding has been comfortable for working all day with heavy bags and tools attached.