On Sat, 08 Oct 2005 14:08:00 GMT, "Ralph Mowery"
wrote:

Planning on putting up my own tower and I need a safety harness/working belt
of my own. I have used some on other projects so I have an idea of what I
want, just need a few web sights/brand names to look for. I don't need a
super heavy duty one to work in all day,every day, but one to use two or
three times a year.


Will you be working alone? Who might rescue you, and how long might it
take?

If you plan on "hanging around", plan to be comfortable. Adequate
width of leg straps in case you are sitting for a bit, clearance for
the family jewels (assuming you are male, adequate width in the back
to be comfortable leaning back on a pole strap.

In my experience, lightweight harness are strong enough for the job,
they just aren't comfortable. They are for fall arresting, instant
rescue. What is suitable for hauling a plumber out of a sewer might
not be comfortable on a tower for hours (even once a year).

For pole straps, my preference is for adjustable ones that allow you
to set a convenient position for working to minimise fatigue from
using an arm to hang on. Pole straps are not fall arrestors, if you
want a fall arrestor, you also need something like a shock absorbing
lanyard.

Owen
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