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Safety Harness

Last updated: May 28, 2018

What Does Safety Harness Mean?

A safety harness is a form of personal protective equipment (PPE) that is designed to catch a person in case of falling while working at height.

Safeopedia Explains Safety Harness

In its most generic form, safety harnesses are setup by making a combination between a stationary and a non stationary object. In practice, they are comprised of rope, locking hardware, webbing and body wear.

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Synonyms

Fall Protection Harness, Harness, Body Harness, Full Body Harness, Safety Lanyards

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