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Article: Keys to harness safety: how to achieve proper selection, fit and use.
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- Industrial Safety & Hygiene News
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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Fall protection is the leading liability risk in the occupational health and safety industry. Since everything from harness construction to harness components can be compared and contrasted, selecting the proper harness to protect your workers can be a contusing process.
To help you make an informed decision, here are some tips from safety directors and product managers on what to know before you invest in equipment.
Harness comfort
Comfort and fit affect the safety and use of a harness--influencing compliance, according to Jim Owen, director of construction safety operations at Dick Corp. "Our workers will wear a harness if it's comfortable," ...