FULL BODY HARNESS
The snap hook must be free to align with the applied load as intended (regardless of the size or shape of
the mating connector)
A carabiner may be used to connect to a single or pair of soft loops on a body support such as a body belt
or full body harness, provided the carabiner can fully close and lock. This type of connection is not
allowed for snap hooks.
A carabiner may be connected to a loop or ring connector that is already occupied by a choker style
connector. This type of connection is not allowed for snap hooks.
5. CONNECTING SUB-SYSTEMS:
Connecting subsystems (self-retracting lifeline, lanyard, rope grab
and lifeline, cable sleeve) must be suitable for your application .See subsystem manufacturer's instructions
for more information. Some harness models have web loop connection points. Do not use snap hooks to
connect to web loops. Use a self-locking carabiner to connect to a web loop. Ensure the karabiner cannot
cross-gate load (load against the gate rather than along the backbone of the carabiner). Some lanyards are
designed to choke onto a web loop to provide a compatible connection. See Figure 5. Lanyards may be sewn
directly to the web loop forming a permanent connection. Do not make multiple connections onto one web
loop, unless choking two lanyards onto a properly sized web loop.
7. IF EQUIPMENT IS SUBJECTED TO A FALL:
Remove the equipment from service immediately if it has been subjected to the forces of a fall arrest.
Contact your distributor or Palmer Safety about policies regarding replacement of Palmer Safety
components involved in a fall.
1. Insert Lanyard Web Loop (A)
through Web Loop or D-ring on
harness (B).
2. Insert opposite end of lanyard
through the Lanyard Web Loop.
3. Pull the Lanyard through the
connecting Web Loop to secure.
A
B
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2
3
2. The gate presses against
the connecting Ring.
Small ring or other non-compatibly
shaped element
3. The gate opens allowing
the snap hook to slip off.
1. Force is applied
to the snap hook.
If the connecting element to which a snap hook
(shown) or carabiner attaches is undersized or
irregular in shape, a situation could occur where
the connecting element applies a force to the gate
of the snap hook or carabiner. This force may cause
the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-loking
snap hook) to open, allowing the snap hook or
carabiner to disengage from the connecting point.
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6. RESCUE PLAN:
Rescue operation must be performed by the trained and competent personnel. It is advised to work in
pairs while working on site. Before going to the work site, the user must have the rescue plan according
to the job.
8. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:
Palmer Safety harnesses are designed to arrest the victim in the event of a fall arrest. The whole fall arrest
system must be used by trained/competent personnel.