Protectra Class A Harness, Pass-Thru buckles, size M/L, grommeted leg straps on thighs

Protectra ® 3M^Tm brand safety harness with a modern design, class A, with a dorsal D-ring. This harness has 5 adjustment points: 2 on the legs, 2 on the torso and 1 on the chest. It is designed with a sub-pelvic support strap. The chest straps are connected by Pass-Thru buckles and the thigh straps are connected by grommeted leg straps (eyelets). Also included anti-trauma straps to allow the worker in a fall position to stand up while waiting for recovery and thus avoid losing consciousness.  The Protectra® 3M^Tm safety harness is made with black and red polyester webbing. This harness is available in medium to large sizes. 

Protectra product code: Model 1161542C

Meets CSA Z259.10 and OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502 requirements. 

The maximum worker weight that this harness can support is 353 lbs (160 kg), including clothing, tools, etc. The ends of the straps are folded on itself and sewn. It has two rigid plastic retaining buckles that allow the user to suspend the lanyard when not in use and helps prevent tripping hazards. Polyester webbing provides better resistance to acidic chemicals.

Product identification and certification labels are sewn onto the back straps on the left side of the safety harness. It includes a drop indicator for easy inspection. The label cover with hook and loop closure protects the inspection labels from elements such as sun, dirt, rain, snow, oils, etc.

This basic harness is suitable for regular construction or maintenance work. The metal components are painted for greater durability. It is particularly appreciated for its ease of donning thanks to the grommeted leg straps. It is important to add that the harness must be well adjusted and tight on the worker's body. Otherwise, the worker may be expelled from the harness during a fall. The eyelets on the thighs are at regular intervals, so it is not possible to have a perfect fit for everyone.

Inspection:

The worker is responsible for visually inspecting the harness before each use. During this routine inspection, the worker must note any signs of degradation, malfunction, or breakage. The harness will have to be replaced if any such signs are detected.

On top of this routine inspection, the harness must be inspected by a qualified person different than the worker that wears the harness. The frequency of these inspections varies according to the manufacturer. Some manufacturers require an inspection every 90 days, others every 180 days, or even yearly. These inspections should be performed more often if the harness is worn in extreme environmental working conditions.

The recommended lifetime of a safety harness if 5 years. While some manufacturers keep silent on this topic, in practice, if the harness is used regularly and stored and maintained in standard conditions, its lifetime will not exceed 5 years in most cases. Sylprotec offers a safety harness inspection service. Find out more by clicking on the Services tab, under the Sylprotec logo at the top of the page. Any equipment that has withstood a fall or an impact must be scrapped.

Maintenance:

For cleaning, use a gentle soap or detergent and lukewarm water (37°C). Do not use bleach, chlorine, or other abrasive or chemical products. If your harness is too dirty or contaminated, it is time to replace it. Air dry without using heat, in a clean environment. You can accelerate the drying process by wiping the wet harness with a clean absorbent wipe, or by using a fan. Avoid exposing the harness to sunlight and to any sources of contamination.

Warning:

We would like to advise our customers that this model of sling may be difficult to adjust properly in the thigh area. If at first it seems easier because of the eyelets, it proves difficult to have a proper fit when your fit is between the 2 eyelets.

Suggestion:

To complete your fall protection you will find a range of lanyards, retractable and anchors. Some products are suggested under the "accessories" tab at the bottom of this page.

Other equipment frequently used with this safety harness:

Safety glasses YA12E93101DX
Liberty TA14LR safety helmet and the essential TA14CS chin strap
EPTCONE28 Traffic Cones
Peakworks FPBAG storage bag
The FPL9900 Tool Strap

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