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Form
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PMPRSH1196 - 001
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Leaders in Aviation and Maritime Life Support Products
Figure 33a - 33h Step a.
– Step i. Donning Process
a.
Remove harness from packaging and read instructions.
Pick up harness by the back “D” ring and shake it so all the
straps fall into place.
b.
If any of the leg or chest straps are buckled up, un- buckle
them to release the straps.
c.
Once all buckles and leg straps are hanging loose and in
the correct position, put the harness on like a jacket with
the back “D” ring facing outwards.
d.
The “D” ring must be positioned between the centre
of
the shoulder blades. All padded areas must sit at the
lower back. Adjust the shoulder straps to ensure the back
pad is on the lower back.
e.
Fasten the waist belt via the side release buckle and adjust
to ensure the harness is fitting correctly. Ensure all excess
webbing is fed through the locking buckle. It may take
some time to get the correct length of waist belt, it is
critical to ensure a good fit with no slippage.
f.
Pass the right leg strap between the legs coming from the front
of the body to the back and fasten to side release buckle on right
hand side. Make sure the webbing is not twisted and the
adjustment tag is facing out- wards.
g.
Repeat procedure on left leg, do not cross the webbing. Ensure
the seat of the harness is fitting snug.
h.
Leg straps must be tight but not restrictive, leg straps that are
too loose could cause injury to the wearer during a fall.
i.
Once the harness is on and adjust shoulder straps to fit correctly,
run your hands along all the straps to ensure they are not
twisted. If they are twisted re- move the harness and refit.
1.1.2.
Ask a colleague to check your harness is laying on you correctly, and all lanyards are attached
and closed.
33a
33b
33c
33d
33e
33f
33g
33h
