Safety Harness

A full-body safety harness is the last line of defence in a fall-arrest system. It consists of a series of interconnected straps that distribute fall-arrest forces across the shoulders, chest, thighs, and pelvis — the strongest parts of the body — to minimise injury during a fall. The harness includes a dorsal (back) attachment point for fall arrest and may also include sternal (front) and side attachment points for work positioning and restraint applications. Safety harnesses used in Australia must comply with AS/NZS 1891.1 (Industrial Safety Belts and Harnesses) and are connected to a certified roof anchor point or temporary horizontal lifeline via a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline (SRL) that complies with AS/NZS 1891.3. The shock absorber or SRL limits the arrest force on the worker's body to a maximum of 6kN, preventing injury during the sudden deceleration of a fall arrest. Town & Country Roofing equips all team members with current-model, well-maintained harnesses that are inspected before every use and formally inspected by a competent person at regular intervals. Workers are trained in correct harness fitting, anchor-point selection, and rescue procedures in the event that a fall occurs. In Gippsland's varied terrain and weather conditions, reliable fall-arrest equipment is essential for safe roofing operations.