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parking attachment is generally located in the sternal
area to help reduce tripping and entanglement hazards.
8. Loose ends of straps can get caught in machinery or
cause accidental disengagement of an adjuster. All Full
Body Harnesses shall include keepers or other compo-
nents which serve to control the loose ends of straps.
9. Due to the nature of soft loop connections, it is rec-
ommended that soft loop attachments only be used to
connect with other soft loops or carabiners. Snaphooks
should not be used unless approved for the application
by the manufacturer. Sections 11-17 provide additional
information concerning the location and use of various
attachments that may be provided on this FBH.
10. Dorsal – the dorsal attachment element shall be
used as the primary fall arrest attachment, unless the
application allows the use of an alternate attachment.
the dorsal attachment may also be used for travel re-
straint or rescue. When supported by the dorsal attach-
ment during a fall, the design of the Full Body Harness
shall direct load through the shoulder straps supporting
the user, and around the thighs. Supporting the user,
post fall, by the dorsal attachment will result in an upright
body position with a slight lean to the front with some
slight pressure to the lower chest. considerations should
be made when choosing a sliding versus fixed dorsal at-
tachment element. Sliding dorsal attachments are gen-
erally easier to adjust to different user sizes, and allow a
more vertical rest position post fall, but can increase
FBH Stretch.
11. Sternal – the sternal attachment may be used as an
alternative fall arrest attachment in applications where
the dorsal attachment is determined to be inappropriate
by a competent person, and where there is no chance to
fall in a direction other than feet first. Accepted practical
uses for a sternal attachment include, but are not limited
to, ladder climbing with a guided type fall arrester, ladder
climbing with an overhead self-retracting lifeline for fall
arrest, work positioning and rope access. the sternal at-
tachment may also be used for travel restraint or rescue.
When supported by the sternal attachment during a fall,
the design of the Full Body Harness shall direct load
through the shoulder straps supporting the user, and
around the thighs. Supporting the user, post fall, by the
sternal attachment will result in roughly a sitting or cra-
dled body position with weight concentrated on the
thighs, buttocks and lower back. Supporting the user
during work positioning by this sternal attachment will
result in an approximate upright body position. if the
sternal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent
person evaluating the application should take measures
to ensure that a fall can only occur feet first. This may
include limiting the allowable free fall distance. it may be
possible for a sternal attachment incorporated into an
adjustable style chest strap to cause the chest strap to
slide up and possibly choke the user during a fall, extrac-
tion, suspension, etc. The competent person should
consider Full Body Harness models with a fixed sternal
attachment for these applications.
12. Frontal – the frontal attachment serves as a ladder
climbing connection for guided type fall arresters where
there is no chance to fall in a direction other than feet
first, or may be used for work positioning. Supporting the
user, post fall or during work positioning, by the frontal
attachment will result in a sitting body position, with the
upper torso upright, with weight concentrated on the
thighs and buttocks. When supported by the frontal at-
tachment the design of the Full Body Harness shall direct
load directly around the thighs and under the buttocks by
means of the sub-pelvic strap. if the frontal attachment
is used for fall arrest, the competent person evaluating
the application should take measures to ensure that a
fall can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the
allowable free fall distance.
13. Shoulder – the shoulder attachment elements shall
be used as a pair, and are an acceptable attachment for
rescue and entry/retrieval. the shoulder attachment ele-
ments shall not be used for fall arrest. it is recommended
that the shoulder attachment elements be used in con-
junction with a yoke which incorporates a spreader ele-
ment to keep the Full Body Harness shoulder straps
separate.
14. Waist, Rear – the waist, rear attachment shall be
used solely for travel restraint. the waist, rear attach-