3M Protecta® Comfort Vest-Style Harness with an easy-link web adapter, a fixed Back D-ring to minimize workday readjustment and moisture-wicking, breathable Back Padding. Plus, theres Quick-Connect Leg Connection, and Quick-Connect Chest Connection. Specially designed for added comfort and convenience, these harnesses are rated for 420 lbs (190 kg) total working weight.
3M Protecta® Comfort Vest-Style Harness with an easy-link web adapter, a fixed Back D-ring to reduce the need for readjustment throughout the workday and moisture-wicking, breathable Back Padding. Plus, theres Quick-Connect Leg Connection, Quick-Connect Chest Connection, and auto-resetting lanyard keepers. Specially designed for added comfort and convenience, these harnesses are rated for 420 lbs (190 kg) total working weight.
Hardware Features
Hardware features include Quick-Connect Leg Connection, Quick-Connect Chest Connection, Parachute Torso Buckle and a Back D-ring. The Back D-ring provides a general fall arrest device connection point and is included on all models of 3M Protecta® Comfort Vest-Style Harnesses.
Regulatory and Standards Compliance
3M Protecta® Fall Protection Harnesses are designed for a maximum capacity of 420 lbs. (190 kg), including the workers body weight, clothing, tools and other accessories. These fall arrest systems meet the requirements of applicable OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140 regulations and CSA Z259, ANSI Z359 standards.
Quality Standards
We rigorously test all our 3M Fall Protection safety products to ensure they meet global industry standards established by OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, CSA and CE. Our ISO 9001-2008 certification and on-site ISO 17025-accredited lab demonstrates our commitment to quality and safety.
Fundamentals of Fall Protection/OSHA Regulations
Fall hazards pose a significant risk of serious injury or death for people working at height. OSHA has set safety regulations that help increase safety for employees whose jobs require working at heights. A personal fall protection system is critical to worker safety at height.
OSHA-compliant personal fall protection systems typically include four components:
Anchorages, as defined by OSHA, are secure fall protection anchor points for attachment of lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices, and are designed to remain secure under the forces generated during a fall arrest event. Anchorages vary by industry, job, type of installation and structure.
Body support- refers to fall protection equipment that directly supports the workers weight and maintains the body in a safe position. Worker comfort, fit and ease of use are key considerations in the selection of body support equipment such as a full body harness that a worker may need to wear for extended periods during a work day.
Full body harnesses distribute fall arrest forces across the shoulders, upper thighs, chest and pelvis. Fall arrest harnesses feature a dorsal D-ring for attaching to a connector (such as a lanyard) and may have other D-rings for use in worker positioning, travel restraint, retrieval or ladder climbing. They are the only form of body support acceptable for fall arrest.
Connectors attach the workers harness to the anchorage. Types will vary depending on whether the worker needs connecting for personal fall arrest or positioning and travel restriction.
Descent/Rescue products are designed to provide a variety of emergency rescue, descent and evacuation from elevated work surfaces. Employers must have a descent and rescue plan that either provides for the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or ensures that employees are able to rescue themselves. Executing this plan may require the use of a specific rescue system designed for the application.
3Ms Commitment to Worker Safety
When youre working at height, you need to be able to trust your personal protective equipment, not only for your sake, but for the sake of your co-workers below. 3M Fall Protection elevates worker safety to new heights with quality products, people and service under the trusted 3M DBI-SALA® and 3M Protecta® brands.
Replaces Manufacturer Part Number 1191253C
Easy-link web adapter enables fast and easy attachment of personal self-retracting lifelines and keeps the D-ring available for lanyards, overhead SRLs or rescue devices
Fixed D-ring reduces the need for readjustment throughout the workday
Specifically designed for added comfort
Moisture-wicking, breathable back padding with soft edging for added comfort
Modern design gives harness a fresh and sleek look
Auto-resetting lanyard keepers for fast and easy parking of snap hooks and carabiners
Impact indicators make it easy to inspect the harness for prior damaging impact loads
Protected labels for long-term identification and inspection
Back D-Ring, Back Padding, Quick-Connect Leg Connection, Quick-Connect Chest Connection