Harness Alert!

Downer shared a Safety Alert via their August Subcontractor Quarterly Forum that highlighted a recall for the Zero Tower Safety Harness (check page 11). There was a failing around the premature wear of webbing on the shoulder strap.

This is a very good reminder to stay vigilant on your harness checks especially checking these four areas.

1. Run your hands over the straps and ensure all webbing is free from abrasion, dirt, cuts, tears, burns and pen marks, overspray, chemical and UV damage, worn or crushed fibres, discolouration and knots.

2. Check the harness’ sewn areas for damaged stitch patterns, broken or loose threads, heat damage or stretching.

3. Check each buckle, D-ring or attachment point is in perfect working condition with no distortion, cracking, corrosion, rust, abrasion or missing components.

4. Ensure all labels and tags are present and clearly legible. If any defects are found during this checking process you should remove the harness from service immediately and tag it “Out of Service”. If more than 10% wear is determined, tag the unit and remove it from service.