There are so many different types of safety harness - trust us, we know! - that it can often be difficult to determine what sort you need.

To help you out, we've put together this comprehensive guide to explain the difference between two of the most commonly-used harness types: fall arrest harnesses and work positioning harnesses.

What is a fall arrest harness?

A fall arrest harness is an essential part of a fall arrest system. The harness is connected to a secure anchor point via a fall arrest lanyard, and if you fall, this setup stops you before you hit the ground.

Fall arrest harnesses are essentially the last line of defence for workers who might be exposed to fall hazards. Arresting the fall should be considered a last resort - if possible, it's better to prevent the fall from occurring in the first place (e.g. by using a fall restraint system). But this isn't always practical or viable.

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Here at Safety Harness Direct, we stock a wide range of top-quality climbing harnesses from internationally recognised brands, such as RidgeGear and Kratos Safety.  

A wide number of our climbing harnesses are currently available at exclusive sale prices – let’s take a look at some of our best sellers!

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If you're on the plus side, there's no shame in knowing that you may need more support than others if you're working from height. Working from height remains to be one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries - but thankfully, there are many ways to ensure that you feel supported, secure and comfortable whilst working from height as a larger person. 

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It’s always important to have the right safety equipment to hand when working at height, but even more so when working on a roof. Working on uneven surfaces like roofs can potentially be very dangerous, especially if the surfaces are slippery.  

Wearing the right harness when working on a roof is vital to ensuring personal safety. But what makes a good harness for roofing? Where can you find a range of suitable roofing harnesses?

If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, you’re in the right place!

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Suspension trauma is the human body's response to being vertically suspended in mid-air for a prolonged period of time. It is also known as ‘harness-induced pathology’ or ‘orthostatic shock while suspended’.

If no action is taken, prolonged suspension can lead to loss of consciousness, at which point there is a very real danger of death. Suspension trauma is a very real and serious threat to those who are often suspended, whether for work or as part of a hobby like rock climbing or abseiling.

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