FULL BODY HARNESS


Produced by the Construction Health and Safety Program,
Ministry of Labour.
Disponible en fran¨ais.

The Ministry of Labour recommends that:

     "Construction workers use full body harnesses in conjunction 
     with lanyards fitted with shock absorbers in situations where 
     a fall arrest system is required under Section 26 of the 
     Regulation for Construction Projects (the regulation)." 

This recommendation will become effective on August 1, 1994.

In the opinion of the Ministry, workers who use full body harnesses as 
described above will be in compliance with Section 26.  Other personal 
protective equipment or systems may not be adequate to meet the 
requirements of Section 26.  Waist belts should be used only in conjunction 
with travel restraint systems.

The worker must also be trained to properly use and care for this equipment 
before it is used.  This is a requirement of the regulation.

The Regulation for Construction Projects is being reviewed in consultation 
with the construction industry.  Section 26 will be amended to reflect the 
ministry's recommendation to use full body harnesses.

For further information, contact the Construction Health and Safety Program 
at the nearest Ministry of Labour office.