What weight can my safety harness support

Only a few safety harnesses have been built.

It is easy to think that since the implant has an ANSI stamped on it, it is safe and OSHA compliant. So how can we be sure that the straps we buy or are designed to maintain my weight and body size?

Sometimes the questions have simple answers but they can have long and complex explanations. Equally important is understanding the context of the solution, no matter how easy it is.

In short, only the manufacturer and the manufacturer can tell you the weight level of the seat belt. They are generally found on the wiring label or by reading the customer service serial number there

This will always be the correct answer. Nobody has tested and produced real data according to the specifications of these data besides the data created. Likewise, OSHA will always be moved to the manufacturer.

ANSI plays an important role in the production of belts.
ANSI is an organization responsible for developing safety requirements and testing guidelines for most personal protective equipment used during work, including straps. In this case, the standard in question is ANSI / AXIS Z359.1-1992 (R1999).

This standard provides specifications and guidelines for testing the various components of the fall protection system (such as straps). The weight range covers 130 to 310 pounds, so most standard straps can support up to 310 pounds. Not all

This question asks why ANSI uses this weight range. You may already know that OSHA requires a force of no more than 1,800 pounds in the body when a fall occurs. For people in the 130 to 310 lb weight range, the standard equipment available (straps, 6-foot lanyards with deceleration devices, fabricated mounting points, etc.) should maintain body strength below the 1800 limit lb.

Weight gain carries a greater risk in the event of a fall.
When there are tougher workers entering the equation, there is a risk that further forces may be placed on the body in the event of a fall. This is due to two main reasons:

1) Weight gain means more difficult and / or falls

2) The added weight can cause the system to decrease or lengthen to stop the fall on its own, which means long falls and other forces.

Useful tips for the toughest workers
So what should a hard worker do? In a nutshell, the heaviest workers who are to be falling must consider further designs for their fall protection systems.

The slowdown changes, lanyards, anchors, etc. They must be used in addition to the straps. Some manufacturers produce belts that can support up to 400 pounds of workers, while heavier workers who use belts can be confident as long as the stop system falls.

Again, let's go back to the manufacturer to determine if this strap will work for your current situation.

More than body weight!
In the end, it is important to note that each weight mentioned here is not just the worker weight. To ensure that the straps are acceptable, the weight of the worker must be considered, including clothing and attached tools / instruments.