Portwest FP71 Ultra 1 Point Safety Harness
The Portwest FP71 Ultra 1 Point Safety Harness offers superb protection during work from height, in particular work positioning and work restraint tasks. The comfortable harness is a fantastic harness for beginners, with the chest, leg and shoulder adjustment points ensuring a secure fit while the rear dorsal ring is easy to fit to a rope or lanyard.
Key Points of the Portwest FP71 1 Point Safety Harness
- One point harness:
- Certification:
- Suitable for:
- Work positioning, work restraint
- Materials:
- Polyester webbing
- Alloy steel
What Is the Portwest FP71 Safety Harness For?
It is recommended that the Portwest 1 Point Harness is used as a work positioning system and as part of a work restraint system. As it is a 1 point safety harness, it is extremely easy to use and well suited to beginners.
What Is Work Positioning?
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...
What Is Work Restraint?
Work Restraint is a system whereby a worker is prevented from reaching a fall hazard, either by rope, rails, scaffolding and more. This system is NOT designed to prevent a fall.
- Rooftop work
- Powered access equipment
- Fall protection on vehicles
- Facilities management
- And more...
How Do I Fit the Portwest 1 Point Safety 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 FP71 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
Key Features Of the FP71 Safety Harness
- Reduces the risk of falling from height
- One chest loop for safe work
- Easy to use making it ideal for beginners
- Rip indicators for inspection speed and aid
- Features three adjustment points for comfort
- Polyester webbing is comfortable during use
- Adjustable quick release buckles for ease of use
How Much Movement Do You Get While Wearing the FP71?
When working in high environments, movement is key. The one 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.
Why Is the FP71 Safety Harness Ideal for Beginners?
The FP71 Safety Harness is the perfect entry level full body harness, with an easy to use buckle connecting you to the connector. Suitable for use as part of a work restraint system or a work positioning system, this safety harness is a comfortable entry harness to anyone working in fall protection. As with all of our fall protection equipment, you must receive training before use.
How Safe Is the Portwest Ultra 1 Point Harness FP71?
Portwest produce safe, reliable and fully certified fall protection and PPE produce every single year. The FP71 Harness adheres to the following standards:
- EN 361: Full body harness - This standard states that the harness has passed the free fall test where 100kg is dropped in the harness.
What Materials Are Used in the Portwest 1 Point Harness?
To ensure high quality performance, the Portwest FP71 Harness is designed using a range of materials. These include:
- Polyester webbing
- Alloy steel
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