Full Body Harness

• Class A: Fall arrest
• Class D: Suspension and controlled descent
• Class E: Limited access
• Class L: Ladder climbing
• Class P: Work positioning

Class A is designed to support the body during and after a fall arrest event. It has one dorsal Class I connector affixed to both shoulder straps.

Class D is designed for suspension or controlled descent from a height.

Along with the connector required for Class A, all Class D full-body harnesses have:

1. One or two frontal Class I connectors
2. Two side-mounted Class I connectors that originate below waist level, or
3. One sternal Class I connector.

Class E is designed to support a worker in a position that reduces the worker’s profile during passage through a limited access area. Hoisting the worker is usually involved.

Along with the connector required for Class A, all Class E full-body harnesses must have two Class I connectors, which must be located on each shoulder strap, with a provision for the connector to slide on the shoulder strap.

Class L is designed for use with fall restrict systems involving the use of a Class AS or FRL fall arrester that travels on a vertical lifeline or rail, as described in CAN/CSA-Z259.2.1. These systems are typically mounted on or adjacent to ladders or towers.

Class P is designed to position the worker during a work operation. Along with the connector required for Class A, all Class P full-body harnesses must have two Class I connectors mounted at waist level.