{"id":3291,"date":"2026-03-07T10:34:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T07:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/argasafety.com\/?p=3291"},"modified":"2026-07-16T22:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:39:38","slug":"safety-harness-selection-and-technical-specifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/argasafety.com\/en\/safety-harness-selection-and-technical-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Harness Selection and Technical Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Safety Harness Selection and Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Once the safety harness selection<\/b> is completed, these pieces of equipment ensure the connection of the worker to secure anchorage points thanks to double-leg shock absorbing lanyards. Shock absorbing systems prevent the impact from reaching the user’s body by absorbing the initial impact force that may occur. In this article, we will examine the safety harnesses used for occupational safety and their features for you.<\/p>\n

How to Make the Most Accurate Safety Harness Selection?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In order to work safely at height, the technical capacity and suitability of the harness for its intended use are the determining factors. The main categories preferred according to sectoral needs and their features are as follows:<\/p>\n

5-Point Safety Harness \/ Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harnesses (with Suspension)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harnesses are one of the most important pieces of working at height equipment. Since they allow working by taking connections from 5 points, they are also referred to as 5-point safety harnesses<\/b>. These types of safety harnesses are generally called Y-type safety harnesses. They are particularly used in lines of work where working at height is required with rope access methods.<\/p>\n

The 5-point safety harness<\/b> provides protection on the waist, legs, and chest, and ensures ease of use with the automatic buckles located here. Starting from the shoulders, it wraps around the torso, back, waist, and upper legs. It features carabiner connection points. Its lightweight and easily adjustable lock offers fast single-handed use. It features D-rings on the chest and belly sections. Thanks to this, it provides easy connection. The 5-point safety harness is one of the most effective safety harnesses, but it must be selected in accordance with the work carried out and used correctly.<\/p>\n

3-Point Safety Harness \/ Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harnesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harnesses are used in the energy, telecommunications, construction sectors, and industrial fields. They are the type of safety harnesses used in activities planned in these areas such as maintenance, repair, measurement, and cleaning. These types of harnesses are also referred to as H-type harnesses. The 3-point safety harness<\/b> features its main fall arrest points on the back between the shoulder blades and on the chest section.<\/p>\n

Basic Features of Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harnesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 defines the precautions to be taken during works that must be carried out at height, the equipment to be used, as well as the annual periodic inspections required for these equipment and working at height systems. The basic features that safety harnesses used during working at height must carry are listed below:<\/p>\n

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    EN 361:<\/b> The standard for basic (H-type) Fall Arrest Harnesses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    EN 358 and EN 361:<\/b> Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harnesses (H-type) possess these standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    EN 358, EN 361, and EN 813:<\/b> Standards for Fall Arrest and Work Positioning Harness with Suspension (Y-type).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Material Quality:<\/b> The materials used offer the highest level of safety and long service life. Webbing must be manufactured from high-strength polyester material and must be resistant to abrasion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Comfort:<\/b> It is very important for the user’s comfort that safety harnesses are lightweight. For this reason, it is important that the metal components on the harness are selected from lightweight alloys such as aluminum. The pads used in the safety harness must prevent perspiration by breathing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hygiene and Security:<\/b> Harnesses must be personal; the same equipment should not be used by more than one worker.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ergonomics:<\/b> The equipment must be suitable for the worker’s body, and must be easily put on and adjusted according to the body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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