A full-body seat belt is equipment that provides safety for people working high. They provide protection by grasping the entire body, including the shoulders, legs, chest, back and waist.
If the place that will work at a height is higher than 3 meters, the use of parachute seat belts is mandatory. Every employee should be trained and use a parachute seat belt according to their weight when there is a risk of falling and there may be death as a result of falling.
It is necessary to pay attention to some considerations when choosing parachute seat belts that should be used individually:
- Parachute seat belts should be preferred and should have an ergonomic design.
- It should be adjustable according to the weight of the person using the belt.
- The metal parts of the belt must be of hard stainless steel.
- Maintenance and damage control should be carried out before and after each use.
Full Body Safety Belt Standards
Parachute seat belts, which are the leading safety equipment that prevents decline, should have internationally accepted standards. Full body type safety belt must have all the standard numbers of En 361 safety belt, en 354 belt rope, en 355 shock absorber, en 362 hook.
Parachute seat belts are suitable for the body of the user and the entire belt is fixed to the body with two rings on the chest. Parachute arches provide protection with column structures.
The columns in the seatbelt surround the entire body from the armpit area, leg area and shoulder area.
Full Body Safety Belt Specifications
Parachute seat belts should be designed so as not to tighten the person in the part where the person is sitting. If the seating area is too tight, blood circulation may be negatively affected.
It offers a comfortable working environment that is hands-free and does not block the area of movement. Parachute belts are made of polyester and are also suitable for night work. If it is going to be night work, there are parts of the reflector band in both the front and rear area.
The parachute seat belts have a D carrier ring in the back area, and this ring should be checked before each use.