Portwest FP73 Ultra 3 Point Safety Harness
Featuring three points of anchorage, the Portwest FP73 Ultra 3 Point Safety Harness ensures total freedom of movement when you're working at height. The harness is fully certified for your safety, while an adjustable waist, leg, chest and shoulders ensure a secure but comfortable fit.
Key Points of the Portwest FP73 3 Point Harness
- Three point harness:
- Rear dorsal D-ring
- Two chest D-rings
- Side D-rings
- Certification:
- Suitable for:
- Work positioning
- Work restraint
- Materials:
- Nylon webbing
- Alloy steel
What Is the Portwest FP73 Ultra 3 Point Harness For?
It is recommended that the Portwest 3 Point Harness is used as a work positioning system, fall arrest and work restraint system. As it is a 3 point safety harness, it is easy to use, offers exceptional freedom of movement and superb comfort.
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...
What Is Fall Arrest?
A Fall Arrest system will not stop you from falling. It is instead a system that ensures a fall is carried out in a safe and controlled manner. This enables a worker to carry out their job, while a body harness is connected to a suitable shock absorbing system.
This will not prevent free fall. You will still fall, however be caught by a fall arrest block, rope, a lanyard and your harness. Training MUST be provided, and an escape plan MUST be in place before an accident takes place.
- Scaffolding
- Wind energy
- Tower crane erection
- Tower crane maintenance
- Pallet racking
- More...
Key Features of the FP73 3 Point Safety Harness
- Reduce the risk of falling from height
- Features rear dorsal and front D-rings and side D-rings
- Adjustable waist, chest, leg and shoulder points for comfort
- Nylon webbing is comfortable during use
- Adjustable quick release chest strap for ease of use
- RIP indicators designed to aid with inspection
How Much Movement Do You Get While Wearing the FP73?
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.
Why Is the FP73 Safety Harness So Comfortable?
The FP73 Safety Harness features adjustable shoulder, waist, leg and chest straps, meaning that it is up to the wearer to choose a fit that is ideal for you. Unlike other safety harnesses, this harness uses nylon webbing, which helps to improve comfort for the user. As the wearer can choose the fit themselves, it ensures a catered fit.
How Safe Is the Portwest 3 Point Harness FP73?
Portwest produce safe, reliable and fully certified fall protection and PPE produce every single year. The FP73 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 3 Point Harness?
To ensure high quality performance, the Portwest FP73 Harness is designed using a range of materials. These include:
- Nylon webbing
- Alloy steel
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