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If the sternal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a
fall can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free fall distance. It may be possible for a sternal attachment
incorporated into an adjustment style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up and possibly choke the user during a fall,
extraction, suspension, etc. The competent person should consider Full Body Harness models with a fixed sternal attachment for
these applications.

12. Frontal

- The frontal attachment serves as a ladder climbing connection for guided type fall arresters where there is no chance to

fall in a direction other than feet first, or may be used for work positioning. Supporting the user, post fall or during work positioning,
by the frontal attachment will result in a sitting body position, with the upper torso upright, with weight concentrated on the thighs
and buttocks. When supported by the frontal attachment the design of the Full Body Harness shall direct load directly around the
thighs and under the buttocks by means of the sub-pelvic strap. If the frontal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person
evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a fall can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable
free fall distance.

13. Shoulder

- The shoulder attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and are an acceptable attachment for rescue and

entry/retrieval. The shoulder attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. It is recommended that the shoulder attachment
elements be used in conjunction with a yoke which incorporates a spreader element to keep the Full Body Harness shoulder straps
separate.

14. Waist, Rear

- The waist, rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment element shall not be

used for fall arrest. Under no circumstances is it acceptable to use the waist, rear attachment for purposes other than travel restraint.
The waist, rear attachment shall only be subjected to minimal loading through the waist of the user, and shall never be used to
support the full weight of the user.

15. Hip

- The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used solely for work positioning. The hip attachment

elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Hip attachments are often used for work positioning by arborists, utility workers climbing
poles and construction workers tying rebar and climbing on form walls. Users are cautioned against using the hip attachment
elements (or any other rigid point on the Full Body Harness) to store the unused end of a fall arrest lanyard, as this may cause a
tripping hazard, or, in the case multiple leg lanyards, could cause adverse loading to the Full Body Harness and the wearer through the
unused portion of the lanyard.

16. Suspension seat

- The suspension seat attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used solely for work positioning.

The suspension seat attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Suspension seat attachments are often used for prolonged
work activities where the user is suspended, allowing the user to sit on the suspension seat formed between the two attachment
elements. An example of this use would be window washers on large buildings.

USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT

Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection,
maintenance and storage of equipment. The user’s organization shall retain the manufacturer’s instructions and make them readily
available to all users. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.2,

Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

regarding user inspection, maintenance and storage of equipment.

1. In addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the manufacturer’s instructions, the equipment shall be inspected by the user
before each use and, additionally, by a competent person, other than the user, at interval of no more than one year for:

• Absence

or illegibility of markings.

• Absence

of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit or function.

• Evidence

of defects in, or damage to, hardware elements including cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, chemical attack,

excessive heating, alteration and excessive wear.

• Evidence

of defects in or damage to strap or ropes including fraying, unsplicing, unlaying, kinking, knotting, roping, broken or

pulled stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling, abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive lubrication, excessive
aging and excessive wear.

2. Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user’s organization. Such criteria for the equipment shall equal or exceed
the criteria established by this standard or the manufacturer’s instructions, whichever is greater.

3. When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall be permanently
removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance, by the original equipment manufacturer or their designate,
before return to service.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the user’s organization in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed with the manufacturer.

2. Equipment which is in need of, or scheduled for, maintenance shall be tagged as unusable and removed from service.

3. Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage from environmental factors such as temperature, light, UV, excessive
moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.