For professionals who perform Activities at Height, the Harness / Waist Belt is a fundamental PPE to minimize the risk of falling and ensure greater safety so that the work is done correctly. And for what types of work should it be used? In this post, we will explain better which are the applications of the Harness / Waist Belt.
The Harness / Waist Belt is mandatory use in all activities performed at heights above 2 meters from the ground. This PPE must be used in conjunction with lanyards or fall arresters to ensure that the professional is fully supported in case of a fall.
In addition to the lanyard or Fall Arresters, the Harness / Waist Belt can also be applied in activities that require the help of the lifeline, which facilitates the professional’s displacement for various activities, such as loading and unloading cargo in trucks.
Several application areas
The only specificity of the Harness / Waist Belt is that it must be used in Activities at Height, there is no limitation to the area in which this PPE must be used. Its applications are the most varied possible, including very different activities and industries.
The main applications of the Harness / Waist Belt are:
Activities with electricity, such as street poles.
Moving in confined spaces.
Rope access work.
Activities performed in civil construction, such forming the structure of the building.
Cleaning work outside buildings
Industrial sector.
Activities performed on towers, scaffolding, metal structures and ladders.
The importance of the Harness / Waist Belt
NR 35 establishes the obligations and responsibilities of employers and employees regarding the correct use of the Harness / Waist Belt. It is extremely important that this norm is respected in order to guarantee the safety and physical integrity of the workers and also to make employers feel comfortable knowing that they are offering quality equipment that will preserve the lives of their employees.
All the areas that require the use of the Parachute / Waist Belt offer various risks to the workers involved, which is why it is important to follow all the rules governing this type of activity. It is important to respect the list of PPEs required to perform Work at Height, which offers many risks to the workers involved.
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