Industrial Safety Belts and HarnessIndustrial Safety Belts and Harness

REVISION IN ISI – FULL BODY HARNESSREVISION IN ISI – FULL BODY HARNESS The ISI standard for safety Belts and harnesses IS 3521:1989 The ISI standard for safety Belts and harnesses IS 3521:1989

has been revised The Revised Version is has been revised The Revised Version is IS 3521:1999 (3IS 3521:1999 (3rdrd revision). revision).

OLD VERSIONOLD VERSIONThe old version was having 4 types of Belts. The old version was having 4 types of Belts. General purpose Safety Belt were widely General purpose Safety Belt were widely used in all sectors of the industry,used in all sectors of the industry,which is popularly known as GP II. which is popularly known as GP II. We were offering GP II in two models depending We were offering GP II in two models depending upon the webbing quality.upon the webbing quality.

1)     GP II – Nylon Webbing1)     GP II – Nylon Webbing2)     ULTRA GP II – Polypropylene Webbing2)     ULTRA GP II – Polypropylene Webbing

In the revision of the specification In the revision of the specification safety belt has been safety belt has been

replaced by Full body harnessreplaced by Full body harness..

Safety Belt v/s Full Body HarnessSafety Belt v/s Full Body Harness

SAFETY BELTSAFETY BELTSafety belt prevents falling of a person from height but dueSafety belt prevents falling of a person from height but dueTo uneven distribution of impact load over the body atTo uneven distribution of impact load over the body attimes resulted in abdominal injuries of very serious nature.times resulted in abdominal injuries of very serious nature.

FULL BODY HARNESSFULL BODY HARNESSThe new range of Full Body Harness provide support for theThe new range of Full Body Harness provide support for theBody across the lower chest, shoulders, and thighs.Body across the lower chest, shoulders, and thighs.Hence it is more safe & comfortable.Hence it is more safe & comfortable.Full Body Harness is more versatile in use, apart from theFull Body Harness is more versatile in use, apart from theFall Arrestor they are designed for other applications likeFall Arrestor they are designed for other applications likeConfined entry, exit, pole safety. Each type have additionalConfined entry, exit, pole safety. Each type have additionalAttachment element to suit applications.Attachment element to suit applications.

All full body harness have attachment element are provided at different location All full body harness have attachment element are provided at different location depending upon usage. Popularly these are called “D RINGS “ depending upon usage. Popularly these are called “D RINGS “

THESE ARE IDENTIFIED SEPERATELY WITH A LABLE / MARKTHESE ARE IDENTIFIED SEPERATELY WITH A LABLE / MARKFour locations of ‘D’ Ring are normally usedFour locations of ‘D’ Ring are normally usedIDENTIFIED AS BELOWIDENTIFIED AS BELOW  DORSAL ‘D’ Ring – DORSAL ‘D’ Ring – Most popular and widely used for all Fall Protection.. Most popular and widely used for all Fall Protection.. Location –BackLocation –BackSTERNAL ‘D’ Ring – STERNAL ‘D’ Ring – Widely used for Control Widely used for Control Descent. Location – ChestDescent. Location – ChestVERTICAL ‘D’ Ring – VERTICAL ‘D’ Ring – Widely used for Confined space Entry and Retrieval.Widely used for Confined space Entry and Retrieval.

Location – AbdomenLocation – Abdomen  LATERAL ‘D’ Ring – LATERAL ‘D’ Ring – Widely used for work positioning.Widely used for work positioning.

Location – Side by side waistLocation – Side by side waist

New Specifications as per revision ofNew Specifications as per revision of

IS 3521:1999 (3rd Revision) IS 3521:1999 (3rd Revision)

Classification in DetailsClassification in Details CLASSCLASS CONSTRUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION OF

THE BELTTHE BELT USE OF USE OF ‘‘DD’’ RINGRING

APPLICATIONAPPLICATIONSS

AA A Harness is designed to A Harness is designed to support the body during & after support the body during & after FALL & normally shall have FALL & normally shall have Shoulder strap & PELVIK Shoulder strap & PELVIK STRAP.STRAP.

‘‘D’ ring is in Front or D’ ring is in Front or BackBack

Support the wearer Support the wearer during and after fall.during and after fall.

DD As Class A but a “d” ring should As Class A but a “d” ring should be mounted at waist level. be mounted at waist level.

Front ‘D’ ring.Front ‘D’ ring. Control DescentControl Descent

EE As Class A and also designed to As Class A and also designed to support the user during entry support the user during entry into and exit from confined into and exit from confined spaces.spaces.

Use two Sternal ‘D’ Use two Sternal ‘D’ ring on shoulder ring on shoulder straps and Dorsal straps and Dorsal

Confined space Entry Confined space Entry Exit.Exit.

CLASSCLASS CONSTRUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE BELTTHE BELT

USE OF USE OF ‘‘DD’’ RINGRING

APPLICATIONAPPLICATIONSS

LL As Class A are designed for use As Class A are designed for use with a fall arrest system with a fall arrest system mounted on or adjacent to mounted on or adjacent to ladder or tower. ladder or tower.

Use one or two Use one or two Sternal ‘D’ ring and Sternal ‘D’ ring and Dorsal ‘D’ ring as Dorsal ‘D’ ring as well.well.

Fall Arrestor and Fall Arrestor and Ladder Climbing.Ladder Climbing.

PP As Class A and are designed to As Class A and are designed to position the user during the position the user during the work operation.work operation.

Use Lateral ‘D’ at Use Lateral ‘D’ at waist level.waist level.

Fall arrestor and Fall arrestor and work positioning.work positioning.

Classification in DetailsClassification in Details

Class AClass AFull Adjustable Not Full Adjustable

Class DClass DSame as Class A But with Front

Mounted D ring

Class EClass ESame as Class A But with Shoulder

Mounted D ring

Class LClass L

Same as Class ABut with Two Sternal ‘D’ ring

Class PClass PSame as Class A

But with Lateral D ring

New Specifications as per revision ofNew Specifications as per revision of

IS 3521:1999 (3 IS 3521:1999 (3rdrd Revision) Revision)

CRITERIACRITERIA DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

Raw MaterialsRaw Materials

New OldNew Old

Webbing made of Webbing made of

synthetic fiber Samesynthetic fiber Same

SizeSize Width: 40 mm Width: 44 + 1mmWidth: 40 mm Width: 44 + 1mm

Thickness: 3 mm Thickness: 3 + 0.5 mmThickness: 3 mm Thickness: 3 + 0.5 mm

StrengthStrength 19.6 Kn (2000 Kg) Same19.6 Kn (2000 Kg) Same

CRITERIACRITERIA DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

FlammabilityFlammability To check the self-extinguishing property.To check the self-extinguishing property.

When the webbing is taken out after keeping on a flame of 20 mm in When the webbing is taken out after keeping on a flame of 20 mm in controlled chamber. Flame is generated from methane gas. Nylon belt controlled chamber. Flame is generated from methane gas. Nylon belt meets cat :PV.0/PP BELTS MEETS PV.2meets cat :PV.0/PP BELTS MEETS PV.2

Performance TestPerformance Test IN THE NEW REVISON DETERMINATION OF DYNAMIC AND STATIC IN THE NEW REVISON DETERMINATION OF DYNAMIC AND STATIC LOAD ARE ADDED.LOAD ARE ADDED.

Determination Of Dynamic TestDetermination Of Dynamic Test is carried out in two ways. is carried out in two ways.

I) Falling from Head First.I) Falling from Head First.

2) Falling from Leg First.2) Falling from Leg First.

Static Load Static Load – Safety Belt is put on a articulated human dummy. It is put to – Safety Belt is put on a articulated human dummy. It is put to a static load of 15 KN i.e. 1500 KGs gradually & put for 2 Minutes a static load of 15 KN i.e. 1500 KGs gradually & put for 2 Minutes minimum.minimum.

New Specifications as per revision of New Specifications as per revision of

IS 3521:1999 (3IS 3521:1999 (3rdrd Revision) Revision)

RequirementsRequirementsThe Full Body Harness/Safety Belt should not be come out fromThe Full Body Harness/Safety Belt should not be come out from

the dummy or damaged after conducting all following the dummy or damaged after conducting all following

THREE TESTS:THREE TESTS:

1) PERFORMANCE TEST1) PERFORMANCE TEST

2) DYNAMIC TEST2) DYNAMIC TEST

3) STATIC LOAD TEST3) STATIC LOAD TEST

Mandatory RequirementMandatory Requirement

A) The Marking on the Harness (Label) has been changed with more details for A) The Marking on the Harness (Label) has been changed with more details for raw materials.raw materials.

B) Detailed Instruction Card is now provided with every Belt.B) Detailed Instruction Card is now provided with every Belt.

FALL ARRESTFALL ARRESTYour very personal safety

Some key aspects

TThehe Red Line Red Line Through Fall ArrestingThrough Fall Arresting

All the fall arrestAll the fall arrestequipment shown here has an upperequipment shown here has an upperload capacity far in excess of what aload capacity far in excess of what aPerson could stand. Person could stand. It is Safe only when correctly used.It is Safe only when correctly used.Always Read the User InstructionsAlways Read the User InstructionsCarefully before use.Carefully before use.

1. The Anchor Point1. The Anchor PointNo fall arrest system is stronger No fall arrest system is stronger

than its weakest link. than its weakest link. Make sure that the Make sure that the anchor pointanchor pointcan withstand the can withstand the impact caused impact caused

by a fall.by a fall.  

2. The Lanyard

A choice for every situation:

When used for support a

rope/strap/webbing is chosen, secured to

the belt and to the anchor point.

Maybe round the anchor point and back to the belt.

Easy length adjustment gives optimum

support. As fall arrester the line shall

stretch from the anchor

point to the harness.

The maximum force at

the end of a fall must

not exceed 6 kN.

Use only one shock absorber

per unit

TThehe Red Line Red Line Through Fall ArrestingThrough Fall Arresting

3. Harness or Belt3. Harness or Belt

According to the task at hand.According to the task at hand.

Harness Harness shall be used wherever there is the risk of a fall. Also whenshall be used wherever there is the risk of a fall. Also when

working in tanks, wells, silos, and other enclosed areas, irrespective ofworking in tanks, wells, silos, and other enclosed areas, irrespective of

whether they are above or under ground levelwhether they are above or under ground level

Waist Belt Waist Belt may be used for support only, to let the user have both handsmay be used for support only, to let the user have both hands

free to work.free to work.

A harness can also be used for support and may indeed be shaped as aA harness can also be used for support and may indeed be shaped as a

waistcoat.waistcoat.

4. Maintenance4. Maintenance

Equipment that has been subjected to shock or excessive load shall beEquipment that has been subjected to shock or excessive load shall be

sent for inspection or be replaced. All fall arrest equipment should besent for inspection or be replaced. All fall arrest equipment should be

inspected at least once a year. Fall arrest equipment is in general coloredinspected at least once a year. Fall arrest equipment is in general colored

red as a reminder that it must be used only for securing a person.red as a reminder that it must be used only for securing a person.

Work on Steep orWork on Steep orShallow Sloping RoofsShallow Sloping Roofs

Full Body HarnessFull Body Harness

Model: UB101Model: UB101

Lanyard Model:Lanyard Model:

EASY WP 02EASY WP 02

Full Body Harness Model: UB101Lanyard Model:EASY ABSORB 02

Full Body Harness Model: UB105Retractable Fall Arrester: Froment Brand

Work on Beams and Constructions with Low or High Anchor Point

Full Body HarnessFull Body Harness

Model: UB101Model: UB101

Lanyard Model:Lanyard Model:EASY ABSORB 02

Full Body Harness Model: UB105Lanyard Model:EASY ABSORB 02

Full Body Harness Model: UB101Retractable Fall Arrester: Froment Brand

Work on Chimney, ladders scaffoldings

Full Body HarnessFull Body Harness

Model: UB105Model: UB105

Guided Type FallGuided Type Fall

arrester at the Chest.arrester at the Chest.

Full Body Harness Model: UB101Guided Type FallGuided Type Fallarrester at the Back.arrester at the Back.

Full Body Harness Model: UB 105 Lanyard Model:EASY ABSORB 02

New Products – Full Body HarnessNew Products – Full Body Harness

Harness with Elasticated Webbing suitable for long hours of continuous working at Height.

New Products – Shock Absorbing New Products – Shock Absorbing LanyardsLanyards

Shock Absorbing lanyards in Rope & Webbing made out of High Strength Tear Tapes.

Allows consistent shock absorption of 6kN

New Products – Fall Protection KitsNew Products – Fall Protection Kits

Kits are Designed for Specific Industry Kits are Designed for Specific Industry applicationapplication

Having:Having: Full Body HarnessFull Body Harness LanyardsLanyards Work Positioning systemsWork Positioning systems Fall ArrestersFall Arresters Anchorage Rope.Anchorage Rope. Retractable Fall arresters (webbing/ Retractable Fall arresters (webbing/

rope)rope) TOGETHER ALL THESE REVELANT TOGETHER ALL THESE REVELANT

PRODUCTS REQUIRED FOR A PRODUCTS REQUIRED FOR A PARTICULAR INDUSTRY SHALL BE PARTICULAR INDUSTRY SHALL BE SUPPLIED WITH A SEPARATE KIT BAG.SUPPLIED WITH A SEPARATE KIT BAG.