WesSpur stocks fall protection harnesses and shock absorbing lanyards for work situations in which the tie-in point is below the worker. The harnesses on this page are not intended for use as tree climbing saddles. These fall protection harnesses may be worn in addition to a tree saddle to provide an attachment point for a shock absorbing lanyard. Fall protection harnesses are most often used in the tree care industry when the worker is working in a bucket truck. In this situation fall protection must be worn.
The Petzl ASAP is a popular rope brake which can arrest a fall. Couple with the ASAP'sorber energy absorption lanyard for a shock-absorbing fall arrest system. The Petzl ASAP is sold with an OK Tri-act carabiner. For use on ropes from 7/16" to 1/2" (10.5 mm to 13 mm) and can be installed midline. Weighs only 15 oz including carabiner.
The ASAP'sorber is an energy-absorbing lanyard for use with in connecting the Petzl ASAP to the harness in a fall-protection system. The ASAP'sorber has tear-away stitching which helps to absorb the energy created by a fall. Available in two lengths, to get the desired distance from the safety rope, to reach the best compromise between distance from the rope and height of the fall.
Great harness for tower access, line work, and arborist work, with built-in fall pro. Wide anatomical waist pad for increased comfort & back support. Easily adjustable for variations in clothing by use of camlock buckles. Attachment points at waist, hips, chest, back (lumbar) and back (dorsal). XL side positioning rings allow the user to easily make connections to safety belt. Chest harness specifically designed to incorporate a chest ascender (sold separately) for tower access work and is specially tailored to reduce neck chafing.
Sizing (waist): SM 28-32", MD 32-36", LG 35-40", XL 40-46"
Shoulder pads available (SAD412) to make the harness more comfortable.
Meets NFPA 1983/2006, ANSI/OSHA Z359.1-2007
This 'H' style full body fall protection harness from Buckingham is designed to provide security and comfort. Features the Buckingham patent pending Quick Connect Buckles with leather chafe pads on the leg straps. The connectors on the chest are adjustable in height. A compact, steel dee ring provides dorsal connection point between the shoulder blades. Available in 4 sizes.
Meets all applicable ANSI, OSHA, and/or ASTM standards.
The Buckyard has the flexibility of a standard web or rope lanyard with the benefit of a reduced arresting force. The tubular nylon exterior may expand 42” maximum while the interior material stretches to reduce the arresting force to less than 900 pounds. The Buckyard is available in 4’ and 6’ non-adjustable lengths. Steel locking rope snaps on each end.