Portwest FP13 2 Point Fall Arrest Harness
The Portwest FP13 2 Point Fall Arrest Harness is a comfortable, affordable and simple-to-use safety harness that offers excellent fall arrest protection. Featuring superior strength in the form of alloy steel, this comfortable harness is ideal for keeping you safe when working from height.
Key Points of the Portwest FP13 2 Point Fall Arrest Harness
- Two point harness:
- Certification:
- Suitable for:
- Materials:
- Polyester webbing
- Alloy steel (heat treated)
What Is the Portwest Fall Arrest Harness For?
It is recommended that the Portwest FP13 is used as part of a fall arrest system. As it is a 2 point safety harness, it is easy to use, offers good freedom of movement and superb comfort.
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...
What Types of Movement Does a Fall Arrest Harness Allow?
Fall Arrest allows you to move on an elevated point where it will catch you if you fall. You can use it for the following:
- Vertical movement on a permanent structure
- Vertical movement in a confined space
- Short horizontal movement (less than 3 metres)
- Long vertical movement on an inclined surface
- Long horizontal movement on a horizontal surface
- Long movement with multi connection
- Short vertical movement or movement on inclined surface (less than 3 metres)
- Long horizontal movement on a vertical structure
- Movement on a lifeline
Key Features Of the Portwest FP13 Fall Arrest Harness
- Reduce the risk of falling from height
- Two anchorage points for a secure, safe fit
- Designed to fit most body shapes
- Fully certified to ensure full safety
How Much Movement Do You Get While Wearing the FP13?
When working in high environments, movement is key. The two 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 FP13 Fall Arrest Harness?
Portwest Harness produce safe, reliable and fully certified fall protection and PPE produce every single year. The FP13 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 FP13 Harness?
To ensure high quality performance, the Portwest FP13 is designed using a range of materials. These include:
- Polyester webbing
- Alloy steel
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