Klein Tools Harnesses - Manual (Page 11)

Types of Klein Harnesses and General Rules for Proper Use
6. Fall-Arrest/Positioning/Retrieval Harness has a
fall-arrest D-ring (attached to the upper middle of the
back), two positioning D-rings (one attached to each
side), and two retrieval D-rings (one attached to
each of the harness shoulder straps). Klein's 87850
style harnesses have leg, seat, chest, and shoulder
straps, and an integral positioning/tool belt with
tongue buckle.
This harness allows for retrieval of workers from
tanks, manholes, or other areas where retrieval may
be required.
To use this harness: (1) Attach a fall-arrest connect-
ing device to the fall-arrest D-ring in the upper mid-
dle of the harness back. (2) Attach a positioning con-
necting device to the side D-rings. (3) Attach a
retrieval connecting device to the shoulder D-rings.
7. Fall-Arrest/Positioning/Suspension Tree Trimmer’s
Harness features a fall-arrest D-ring (attached to the
upper middle of the back), two positioning D-rings
(one attached to each side of the belt), and two
upward-facing suspension D-rings (attached to each
side of the harness seat straps).
Klein's 87891 style saddle harness also features leg,
seat, chest and shoulder straps, an integral position-
ing/suspension saddle-style belt with tongue buckle,
and a Softee™ pad back and seat straps.
This specialized harness, designed for tree-trimming
professionals, meets ANSI Z-133.1. Know and follow
ANSI Z-133.1 guidelines before using this harness.
Fall-arrest anchorage must be inde-
pendent of worker support and be able to support
a minimum of 5,000 lbs. per attached worker.
Only use connecting devices
equipped with locking snap hooks.
Never alter or modify a harness.
Always select a harness that fits properly without
modification.
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