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.
Safety Harness
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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