3M™ Protecta® Vest-Style Positioning Harness 1161560, Back & Side D-Rings, Pass-Through Leg Connection, Pass-Through Chest Connection, Black - Medium/Large

Hardware features include Pass-Thru Leg Connection, Pass-Thru Chest Connection, Parachute Torso Buckle, and Back and Side D-rings. The Back D-ring provides a general fall arrest device connection point and is included on all models of 3M™ Protecta® Vest-Style Harnesses. Side D-rings located on hips are used for attachment of positioning devices to allow workers use of both hands.

• Regulatory and Standards Compliance
  • 3M™ Protecta® Fall Protection Harnesses are designed for a maximum capacity of 420 lbs (190 kg), including the worker’s body weight, clothing, tools, and other accessories. These fall arrest systems meet the requirements of ANSI Z359.11; and OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502.
• Quality Standards
  • We rigorously test all our 3M™ Fall Protection safety products to ensure they meet global industry standards established by OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, CSA, and CE. Our ISO 9001-2008 certification and on-site ISO 17025-accredited lab demonstrates our commitment to quality and safety.
• Fundamentals of Fall Protection/OSHA Regulations
  • Fall hazards pose a significant risk of serious injury or death for people working at height. OSHA has set safety standards that help increase safety for employees whose jobs require working at heights. A personal fall protection system is critical to worker safety at height.
• OSHA-compliant personal fall protection systems typically include four components:
  • Anchorages, as defined by OSHA, are secure fall protection anchor points for attachment of lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices, and are designed to remain secure under the forces generated during a fall arrest event. Anchorages vary by industry, job, type of installation, and structure.
  • Body support refers to fall protection equipment that directly supports the worker’s weight and maintains the body in a safe position. Worker comfort, fit, and ease of use are key considerations in the selection of body support equipment – such as a full-body harness – that a worker may need to wear for extended periods during a workday.
  • Full-body harnesses distribute fall arrest forces across the shoulders, upper thighs, chest, and pelvis. Fall arrest harnesses feature a dorsal D-ring for attaching to a connector (such as a lanyard) and may have other D-rings for use in worker positioning, travel restraint, retrieval or ladder climbing. They are the only form of body support acceptable for fall arrest.
  • Connectors attach the worker’s harness to the anchorage. Types will vary depending on whether the worker needs connecting for personal fall arrest or positioning and travel restriction.
  • Employers must have a decent and rescue plan that either provides for the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or ensures that employees are able to rescue themselves. Executing this plan may require the use of a specific rescue system designed for the application.
• 3M's Commitment to Worker Safety
  • When you’re working at height, you need to be able to trust your personal protective equipment, not only for your sake but for the sake of your co-workers below. 3M™ Fall Protection elevates worker safety to new heights with quality products, people, and service under the trusted 3M™ DBI-SALA® and 3M™ Protecta® brands. With harnesses designed to comply with industry standards and adapt to the needs of today’s workforce, we’re committed to making products that help employers bring workers home safely.