Product Manual A
USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before use, the user must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions for
reference.
PURPOSE
The Full Body Harness is designed to be used as part of a complete personal fall arrest, restraint, rescue, ladder
climbing, or work positioning system.
USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of the Full Body Harness may result in serious
personal injury or death.
2. Before using a personal fall arrest system, employees must be trained in accordance with the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.30 and 1926.503 in the safe use of the system and its components.
3. Personal fall arrest systems, including the Full Body Harness, must be inspected prior to each use for wear,
damage, and other deterioration. Defective components must be immediately removed from service, in
accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 and 1926.502.
4. The complete fall protection system must be planned (including all components, calculating fall clearance,
and swing fall) before using.
5. Users must have a rescue plan, and the means to implement it, that provides for the prompt rescue of
employees in the event of a fall, or assures that employees are able to rescue themselves.
6. Store the Full Body Harness in a cool, dry, clean environment and out of direct sunlight when not in use.
7. After a fall occurs on the system, immediately remove from service until a “competent person” can make the
determination for reuse or disposal.
USE LIMITATIONS
1. CAPACITY: The Full Body Harness is designed for users with a capacity (including clothing, tools, etc.) up to
400 pounds (181 kg) total working weight, in conjunction with compatible connecting components.
2. FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged in such a way to limit the free fall to 6 ft. (1.83 m)
(OSHA 1910.140 and1926.502). Work positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 ft.
(0.6 m) or less. Climbing systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 1.5 ft. (0.46 m) or less. Restraint
systems must be rigged such that there is no possible vertical free fall. See associated connecting subsystem
manufacturer’s instructions for further information.
3. FALL CLEARANCE: Ensure that enough clearance exists in your fall path to prevent striking an object. The
amount of clearance required is dependent upon the type of connecting subsystem used (energy absorbing
lanyard, self retracting lifeline), the anchorage location, and the amount of stretch in the harness.
4. EXTENDED SUSPENSION: The Full Body Harness is not intended for use in extended suspension
applications.
5. CORROSION: Do not leave the Full Body Harness in environments where corrosion of metal parts could take
place as a result of vapors from organic materials. Use near seawater or other corrosive environments may
require more frequent inspections to ensure corrosion damage is not affecting the performance of the product.
6. CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Solutions containing acids, alkali, or other caustic chemicals, especially at elevated
temperatures, may cause damage to the Full Body Harness. When working with such chemicals, frequent
inspection of this equipment must be performed. Contact Werner Co. with any questions concerning the use
of the Full Body Harness around chemical hazards.
7. EXTREME TEMPERATURE: The Full Body Harness is designed to be used in temperatures ranging
from -40ºF to +130ºF (-40°C to +54°C). Protection should be provided for Full Body Harness when used
near welding, metal cutting or similar activities. Contact Werner Co. with any questions concerning high
temperature environments.
8. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS: Use extreme caution when working near high voltage power lines due to the
possibility of electric current owing through the Full Body Harness or connecting components.
9. HEALTH: Minors, pregnant women and anyone with a history of either back or neck problems should not use
this equipment.
WARNING!
Not all fall protection components are rated for the same user weight capacity. Only use components
rated for the same weight capacity.
WARNING!
The Full Body Harness Stretch (FBH Stretch) and additional length of a D-ring extender must be taken
into consideration during the clearance calculation process.