Our personal safety is of utmost importance at any point in time. It is vital to take positive action to remain safe. Some ways to do this is by avoiding unsafe actions, following Health and Safety guidelines and wearing the appropriate protective equipment.

A safety harness is one of the most common ways of preventing an injury due to a fall.

What is a harness?

A safety harness is protective equipment used to safeguard a person, animal, or object from injury. It is an attachment between a stationary and moving object. It is usually made from rope, webbing and locking hardware. Some make use of shock absorbers. The shock absorber assists to regulate deceleration when the end of the rope is reached.

SOME OF THE WAYS SAFETY HARNESSES ARE USED.

Construction

Those working in construction often use safety harnesses as part of their daily gear. No matter the size of the structure, it is vital to make use of the correct type of harness. More so, when the job requires you to be at heights higher than 2 storeys.

Harnesses also assist workman with having their hands free to work on the side of a building.

Rescue

Harnesses come in handy if someone is stuck in a building or they need to be lowered from a helicopter, or steep mountainside etc. A separate harness is used by both the rescuer and the person in need.

Recreation

If you’re an extreme sports junkie, you will have to make use of a safety harness. Safety harnesses are commonly used in sports such as rock climbing, wall climbing, zip lining and bungee jumping; to name a few. These risky activities cannot be done without a safety harness. Children who participate in extreme sports should make use of harnesses that are designed for kids and are the appropriate size.