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10. Dorsal – The dorsal attachment element shall be
used as the primary fall arrest attachment unless
the application allows the use of an alt rnate at-
tachment. The dorsal attachment may also be
used for travel restraint or rescue. When sup-
ported by the dorsal attachment during a fall, the
design of the FBH 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. Consider-
ations should be made when choosing a sliding
versus fixed dorsal attachment element. Sliding
dorsal attachments are generally 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 applica-
tions 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 attachment may also be used
for travel restraint or rescue. When supported by
the sternal attachment during a fall, the design of
the FBH shall direct load through the shoulder
straps supporting the user and around the thighs.
Supporting the user, post fall, by the sternal at-
tachment will result in roughly a sitting or cradled
body position with weight concentrated on the
thighs, buttocks and lower back. Supporting the
user during work positioning by this sternal at-
tachment 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 in-
clude limiting the allowable free fall distance. It
may be possible for a sternal attachment incor-
porated into an adjustable style chest strap to
cause the chest strap to slide up and possibly
choke the user during a fall, extraction, suspen-
sion, etc. The competent person should consider
FBH 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 attach-
ment 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 attachment the design of the FBH 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 at-
tachment for rescue and entry/retrieval. The
shoulder attachment elements shall not be used
for fall arrest. It is recommended that the shoul-
der attachment elements be used in conjunction
with a yoke which incorporates a spreader ele-
ment to keep the FBH shoulder straps separate.