Portwest 3 Point Harness Comfort Plus FP18
Designed for use in fall arrest systems, the high quality design of the Portwest 3 Point Harness Comfort Plus FP18 enables you to work at height, safe in the knowledge that you are safe from any falls. The comfortable design is ergonomic and fits easily on the body, reducing discomfort and making your job easier.
Key Points of the Portwest 3 Point Harness FP18
- Three point harness:
- Two chest loops
- Two side D rings
- Sliding dorsal D ring
- Two seating loops
- Two lower back rings
- Certification:
- EN 358: Work positioning
- EN 361: Full body harness
- EN 1497: Rescue harnesses
- Suitable for:
- Materials:
- Nylon webbing
- Alloy steel
What Is the Portwest 3 Point Harness Plus FP18 For?
It is recommended that the Portwest 3 Point Harness is used as part of a fall arrest system. As it is a three point harness it provides superior comfort and high manoeuvrability, which makes it better suited to high level work.
What Is Fall Arrest?
Fall arrest systems attempt to prevent the risk of falling completely, by arresting the fall in a safe and steady manner. Careful consideration is set up to work this systems, as adequate distance between the users fall height and the floor needs to be considered. Furthermore, a rescue plan is required as in the event of a fall, suspension over a prolonged period is dangerous.
Fall arrest systems are suitable for specific types of work. These include:
- Scaffolding
- Wind energy
- Tower crane erection and maintenance
- High bay pallet racking
- And many more...
How Do I Fit the Portwest 3 Point Harness?
If you haven't had training in fall protection, then you need to receive the adequate training before you carry out this line of work. Instructions for the FP18 are as follows:
- Hold your harness up by the back dorsal D ring
- Place the harness over the shoulders in the same way you would wear a backpack
- Attach your chest and waist belt connections
- Reach underneath your legs, grab the leg straps, wrap them around each thigh and then attach to the connection points at the waist
- You should be able to place a flat hand between the strap and leg
- Tighten all straps to ensure a tight but comfortable fit
For more information, please see the PDF below.
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How Comfortable Is the Portwest 3 Point Harness Comfort Plus?
The Portwest 3 Point Harness has been ergonomically designed with user comfort in mind. Three points of contact enable the equal distribution of weight across the entire harness, meaning that no unequal pressure is forced on a specific part of the body. Nylon webbing reduces any discomfort during use.
The FP18 Harness has a focus on comfort
How Much Movement Do You Get While Wearing the FP18?
When working in high environments, movement is key. The three point brace enables you to have full movement of your body and arms, helping you to work competently without feeling as though the harness is proving problematic to your work.
How Safe Is the Portwest 3 Point Harness Comfort Plus?
Portwest produce safe, reliable and fully certified fall protection and PPE produce every single year. The FP18 Harness adheres to the following standards:
- EN 358: Work positioning - Confirms that the work positioning belt and lanyard have withstood a static force test for more than three minutes.
- EN 361: Full body harness - This standard states that the harness has passed the free fall test where 100kg is dropped in the harness.
- EN 1497: Rescue harnesses - Specifies the requirements, testing, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer for rescue harnesses.
What Materials Are Used in the Portwest 3 Point Harness Comfort Plus?
To ensure high quality performance, the Portwest FP18 Harness is designed using a range of materials. These include:
- Nylon webbing
- Alloy steel
Conformity Statement
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