Portwest 4 Point Harness Comfort Plus FP19
The Portwest 4 Point Harness Comfort Plus FP19 is a work positioning harness that has a focus on ergonomic comfort, with four points redistributing pressure across your entire body. The four point design ensures high movement and dexterity at the higher work levels, while a polyester webbing mesh reduces pressure on the legs.
Key Points of the Portwest FP19
- Four point harness:
- One rear D Ring
- Two side D Rings
- Upper and lower chest D Rings
- Certification:
- EN 813: Sit harnesses
- EN 358: Work positioning
- EN 361: Full body harness
- EN 1497: Rescue harnesses
- Suitable for:
- Work positioning
- Suspension work
- Materials:
- Polyester webbing
- Aluminium
- Alloy steel
What Is the Portwest 4 Point Harness Plus FP19 For?
It is recommended that the Portwest 4 Point Harness is used as a work positioning or suspension system. As it is a four point harness it provides superior comfort and high maneuverability, which makes it better suited to high level work.
What Is Work Positioning (suspension)
Work positioning refers to the application of fall protection equipment in scenarios where users are suspended in positions in order to carry out work at height. It is the law that anyone who works in work positioning has been provided with adequate training. Areas of use include:
- Telecom
- Utilities
- Industrial rope access
- Confined space
- Many more...
How Do I Fit the Portwest 4 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 FP19 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
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How Comfortable Is the Portwest 4 Point Harness Comfort Plus?
The Portwest 4 Point Harness has been ergonomically designed with user comfort in mind. Four 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. Polyester webbing reduces any discomfort during use.
The FP19 Harness has a focus on comfort
How Much Movement Do You Get While Wearing the FP19?
When working in high environments, movement is key. The four 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 4 Point Harness Comfort Plus?
Portwest produce safe, reliable and fully certified fall protection and PPE produce every single year. The FP19 Harness adheres to the following standards:
- EN 813: Sit harnesses - Specifies the requirements, testing, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer for sit harnesses.
- 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 4 Point Harness Comfort Plus?
To ensure high quality performance, the Portwest FP19 Harness is designed using a range of materials. These include:
- Polyester webbing
- Aluminium
- Alloy steel
Conformity Statement
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