232 CALL 132 100 OR SHOP 24/7 AT RSEA.COM.AU CLICK&COLLECT FREE Pick-up from our Stores HARNESS ATTACHMENTS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Confined Space Attachment Loops Reverse folded loops to eliminate snagging and minimise metal components in contact with the body. Both loops must be used together. Front Fall Arrest D Ring For versatility and ease of rescue. Front Fall Arrest Attachments (can also be used for abseiling, work positioning or belay work) 1 Hold harness by the Rear D with all straps undone. 2 Place both shoulder straps over the shoulder as in donning a vest. 3 Connect chest buckle, ensuring that green spot is seen in the receiver window. Tighten strap. 4 If a waist belt is fitted, connect and tighten. 5 Connect leg buckle & Tighten leg strap 6 Connect opposite leg strap. 7 Tighten straps and retain free webbing within the elastic web tidy. 8 Fitted harness should be snug and firmly fitted, particularly the leg straps WARNING: ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELLED FOR THE APPLICATION Dorsal/Rear (Fall Arrest) Extension Strap Pole Strap Attachment D Rings Easy to locate and connect to. Rear Fall Arrest D Ring Easy to locate and connect. 5 Take the Pressure Out of Suspension Footloops or temporary supports can reduce the effects of harness suspension. You must remember: • It only works on conscious casualties. • It is not a replacement for rescue. Appropriate use can: • Give you more time to carry out the rescue. • Allow the casualty to move assisting circulation. • Help to relieve pressure from the harness. • Reduce or delay the effects of Suspension Trauma. 6 Approaches to Rescue There are many types of rescue available. You must plan to find the one for you. Always avoid placing others at unnecessary risk during the rescue. Improvised / unplanned recovery: • May be effective. • Can place rescuers at risk. • There is a risk of failure. Planned/application specific: • Very effective if well planned and assessed. • May use a pre assembled kit such as a Gotcha™. • Requires adequate training. • Must be at the workplace to be effective. Permanent rescue team / emergency services: • They need to be aware of your needs in advance. • They must be able to get to you in time. • They should be called even if you intend to use one of the other approaches. 7 After the Rescue • They may still need care. Call for medical assistance. • If conscious place in a position of comfort, ideally lying down and provide reassurance. • If sitting on the floor you can raise their knees to their chest. • Stay with them until help arrives. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FALLS FROM HEIGHT PREVENTION, PROTECTION & RESCUE (CONTINUED) Material Sourced from SpanSet Australia 2026 PPE - HEIGHT SAFETY HARNESS ATTACHMENTS & FITTING INSTRUCTIONS RETRIEVAL ATTACHMENT USE BOTH LOOPS RETRIEVAL ATTACHMENT USE BOTH LOOPS FALL ARREST FALL ARREST 1 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Front Fall Arrest Loops (Both loops must be used together) Auxiliary Pole Strap Rings (Both loops must be used together)
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