Which harness for which uses?
Basic Techniques
The attachment points on full-body professional harnesses are designed for different uses, depending on whether they are located in the front, rear, waistbelt, dorsal or sternal, or on the sides. Determine your needs based on your uses.
Warning
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use referenced in this Tech Tip before reading the Tech Tip itself. You must have read and understood the Instructions for Use to understand this supplementary information.
- Performing these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
- We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. Other techniques not described here may also exist.
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Fall-arrest attachment point (sternal or dorsal)
Side attachment points
Ventral attachment point
Ideal use
Suitable use
Possible use
Climbing a ladder equipped with a permanent fall-arrest system (rail-based trolley or self-retracting lifeline)
Examples:
Examples of harnesses:
NEWTON
★★★
VOLT
★★★
AVAO
★★
ASTRO
★
Climbing a ladder equipped with a temporary fall-arrest system (ASAP on rope)
Example:
Examples of harnesses:
NEWTON
★★★
VOLT
★★★
AVAO
★
ASTRO
★
Work on a stable surface, with a fall-arrest lanyard
Examples:
Examples of harnesses:
NEWTON
★★★
VOLT
★★★
AVAO
★★
ASTRO
★
Work on an aerial platform
Example:
Examples of harnesses:
NEWTON
★★★
VOLT
★★
AVAO
★★
ASTRO
★
Work positioning - access via climbing with fall-arrest lanyards
Examples:
Examples of harnesses:
VOLT
★★★
AVAO
★★
ASTRO
★★
Work on a stable surface, with a mobile fall arrester on rope
Example:
Examples of harnesses:
NEWTON
★★★
VOLT
★★
AVAO
★★
ASTRO
★
Work positioning - access via climbing with a mobile fall arrester on rope
Examples:
Examples of harnesses:
VOLT
★★★
AVAO
★★
ASTRO
★★
Rope access: descending
Examples:
Examples of harnesses:
VOLT
★
AVAO
★★★
ASTRO
★★★
Rope access: ascending
Examples:
Examples of harnesses:
ASTRO
★★★
AVAO SIT +
TOP CROLL
★★★
ASTRO SIT +
TOP CROLL
★★★
