Fall‑arrest harnesses are protective safety gear worn by workers when performing work at height or when walking along unprotected edges where a fall hazard may occur. Designed to wrap around the user’s torso, fall‑arrest harnesses distribute fall forces across at least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest and shoulders. Serving as the connection between fixed and non‑fixed objects, fall‑arrest harnesses are typically constructed from non‑metallic cables, metallic wire ropes, webbing and buckles. They are available as full‑body harnesses (encircling the arms, legs and shoulders) or partial‑body harnesses (encircling the waist and shoulders).

Amazon requires all fall‑arrest harnesses to be tested and compliant with the following regulations, standards and requirements:

    1.For non‑full‑body fall‑arrest harnesses: ANSI/ASSE Z359 (Fall Protection and Fall‑Arrest Devices).

For full‑body fall‑arrest harnesses, comply with one of the three options below:

1. ANSI/ASSE Z359.11‑2014 (Safety Requirements for Full‑Body Fall‑Arrest Harnesses)

2. ANSI/ASSP Z359.11‑2021 (Safety Requirements for Full‑Body Fall‑Arrest Harnesses)

3. Sections 18, 22 and 25.5 of ASTM F887‑20 (Standard Specification for Personal Climbing Equipment)

Lanyards shall meet the following requirements under ASTM F887‑20:

1. Braided from synthetic fibers; may be single‑ply or multi‑ply rope.

2. Used for connecting harnesses or other equipment to provide secondary protection and safeguard user safety.

3. Customizable in length; common lengths include 2 m, 2.5 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m and 15 m.

4. Possess sufficient load‑bearing capacity to support the weight of the user plus additional applied loads.

5. Resist sudden breakage or failure under tensile loading, with adequate durability and stability.

6. Pass specified tests and evaluations such as impact testing, abrasion testing and load‑bearing testing to demonstrate compliance with standard requirements.

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