Maller Fall Protection and Sperian
Fall Protection
The first component of a personal fall arrest systems is the Body Wear worn by workers while performing the job. Simply put, the full-body harness is the only acceptable form of body wear for fall arrest.
The body belt is no longer recommended; and as of January 1, 1998, most regulations governing fall protection prohibit the use of body belts for fall protection due to the concentration of fall forces on the abdomen. Full-body harnesses distribute fall forces throughout the body , substantially reducing the chance of injury.
In addition, the full-body harness keeps the worker suspended upright in the event of a fall and supported while awaiting rescue.