DBI-Sala 1101252 User Manual
Instructions for the
following series products:
DELTA™ Full Body Harnesses
(See back pages for specic
model numbers.)
USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DELTA™ FULL BODY HARNESS
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSIZ359.1 and CSA
259.10 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA
Form: 5903124 Rev: F
© Copyright 2012, DB Industries, Inc.
Figure 1
Shoulder
Strap
(inside vest)
Chest
Strap
Attachment
Element for
Fall Arrest
(D-ring or
Web Loop)
Leg
Strap
Labels and
RFID Tag
(inside vest)
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Figure 2
Shoulder Strap
Chest Strap
Leg Strap
Attachment
Element for
Fall Arrest
(D-ring or
Web Loop)
D-ring Pad
Labels and
RFID Tag
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Figure 3
Shoulder Strap
Front Attachment Element
(D-ring or Web Loop)
Leg Strap
Attachment
Element for
Fall Arrest
(D-ring or
Web Loop)
D-ring Pad
Labels and
RFID Tag
4
Figure 4
Shoulder Strap
Front D-ring
Leg Strap
Attachment
Element for
Fall Arrest
(D-ring or
Web Loop)
D-ring Pad
Labels and
RFID Tag
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WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, climbing,
or rescue system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the system.
These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these
instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and
maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result
in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application,
contact Capital Safety.
IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, record the product identication information from the ID label in the
inspection and maintenance log of this manual.
DESCRIPTIONS
Delta Vest™ Full Body Harness: See Figure 1.
Vest Style Full Body Harness: See Figure 2.
Cross-Over Style Full Body Harness: See Figure 3.
Step-In Style Full Body Harness: See Figure 4.
OPTIONS:
DBI-SALA Full Body Harnesses are available with options and accessories. Following is a partial list of commonly
used options and accessories (some options may not be available on all harnesses):
• Shoulder D-rings
• Side D-rings
• Hip pad with side D-rings
• Quick Connect buckles
• Tongue buckle body belt
• Loops on harness for body belt
• Kevlar® webbing
• High visibility webbing
• Non-sparking/Non conductive PVC coated hardware
• Shoulder pads
• Tool belt support straps
• Seat sling
• Lanyard attached directly to D-ring or attachment element
• Snap fastener on shoulder strap for retaining lanyard
• Delta Vest™
• Tool holders
1.0 APPLICATIONS
1.1 PURPOSE: DBI-SALA full body harnesses are to be used as components in personal fall arrest, restraint,
work positioning, or rescue systems. See Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 for harness styles.
Harnesses included in this manual are full body harnesses and meet ANSI Z359.1, OSHA, and CSA Z259.10
requirements. See Figure 5 for application illustrations.
• Full body harnesses with Kevlar web should be used when working with tools, materials, or
environments of high temperature (foundries, chemical manufacturing, steel fabrication, emergency
rescue services, re services, welders, oil industry, nuclear industry, explosives).
• Harnesses with PVC coated hardware should be used when working in explosive or electrically
conductive environments, or where surfaces must be protected from the hardware.
• Harnesses with high visibility webbing should be used when increased visibility of the user is required.
A. PERSONAL FALL ARREST: The full body harness is used as a component of a personal fall arrest
system. Personal fall arrest systems typically include a full body harness and a connecting subsystem
(energy absorbing lanyard). Maximum arresting force must not exceed 1,800 lbs (8 kN).For fall
protection applications connect the fall arrest subsystem (example: lanyard, SRL, energy absorber, etc.)
to the D-ring or attachment element on your back, between your shoulder blades.
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Anchorage
Connecting Subsystem
(Self Retracting Lifeline
Shown)
Figure 5 - Applications
Anchorage Connector
Anchorage Connector
Restraint Lanyard
Anchorage
Full Body Harness
Fall Arrest
Anchorage
Back-up Fall
Arrest System
Full Body
Harness
Work Positioning
Anchorage
Connector
Restraint Lanyard
Anchorage
Connector
Anchorage
Full Body Harness
Restraint
Cross-over
Full Body
Harness
Ladder
Cable Sleeve
Cable
Ladder Climbing
B. WORK POSITIONING: The full body harness is used as a component of a work positioning system
to support the user at a work position. Work positioning systems typically include a full body harness,
positioning lanyard, and a back-up personal fall arrest system. For work positioning applications, connect
the work positioning subsystem (example: lanyard, Y-lanyard, etc.) to the lower (hip level) side or belt
mounted work positioning attachment anchorage elements (D-rings). Never use these connection points
for fall arrest.
C. LADDER CLIMBING: The full body harness is used as a component of a climbing system to prevent the
user from falling when climbing a ladder or other climbing structure. Climbing systems typically include
a full body harness, vertical cable or rail attached to the structure, and climbing sleeve.For ladder
climbing applications, harnesses equipped with a frontal D-ring in the sternal location may be used for
fall arrest on xed ladder climbing systems. These are dened in Z259.2.1 in Canada and ANSI A14.3 in
the United States.
D. RESCUE: The full body harness is used as a component of a rescue system. Rescue systems are
configured depending on the type of rescue. For limited access (conned space) applications, harnesses
equipped with D-rings on the shoulders may be used for entry and egress into conned spaces where
worker prole is an issue.
E. CONTROLLED DESCENT: For controlled descent applications, harnesses equipped with a single sternal
level D-ring, one or two frontal mounted D-rings, or a pair of connectors originating below the waist
(such as a seat sling) may be used for connection to a descender or evacuation system (reference in
Z259.10 in Canada).
F. RESTRAINT: The full body harness is used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the user
from reaching a fall hazard. Restraint systems typically include a full body harness and a lanyard or
restraint line.
1.2 LIMITATIONS: Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment:
• CAPACITY: These full body harnesses are designed for use by persons with a combined weight
(clothing, tools, etc.) for ANSI Z359.1--310 lbs (141 kg), CSA Z259.10--352 lbs (160 kg). Make sure all
of the components in your system are rated to a capacity appropriate to your application
• FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to
6 feet (1.8 M) (ANSI Z359.1). Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible.
Work positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 feet (.6 m) or less. Personnel
riding systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Climbing systems must be rigged
so that free fall is limited to 18 in. (.46 cm) or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical
free fall is possible. See subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for more information.
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Figure 6 - Fall Clearance Figure 7 - Swing Falls
RD = LL + DD + HH + C
RD Required Fall Clearance Distance
LL Length of Lanyard (Specied on labeling)
DD Deceleration Distance = 4 ft (1.2 m) except:
• for ANSI/OSHA Lanyards with Free Fall
greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) up to 12 ft (3.7
m), or user weights greater than 310 lbs
(141 kg) up to 420 lbs (191 kg); add 1 ft
(0.3 m): DD = 5 ft (1.5 m)
• for CSA E6 Lanyards, add 1.7 ft. (0.5 m):
DD = 5.7 ft (1.7 m)
HH Height of Suspended Worker
C Safety Factor = 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
(Factors in D-Ring Slide and Harness Stretch.)
Example: Assuming a 6 ft (1.8 m) tall user with a
typical 6 ft (1.8 m) lanyard with 6 ft (1.8 m) Free Fall,
Fall Clearance calculation would be as follows:
RD = LL + DD + HH + C
RD = 6 ft + 4 ft + 6 ft + 1.5 ft = 17.5 ft
RD = 1.8 m + 1.2 m + 1.8 m + 0.5 m = 5.3 m
LL
RD
DD
HH
C
• FALL CLEARANCE: See Figure 6. There must be sufcient clearance below the user to arrest a fall
before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on the
following factors:
• Elevation of Anchorage • Free fall distance
• Connecting subsystem length • Worker height
• Deceleration distance • Movement of harness attachment element
See subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for more information
Swing
Fall
Hazard
• SWING FALLS: See Figure 7. Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point
where a fall occurs. The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.
Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall
if injury could occur. Swing falls will signicantly increase the clearance required when a self-
retracting
lifeline or other variable length connecting subsystem is used.
• EXTENDED SUSPENSION: A full body harness is not intended for use in extended suspension
applications. If the user is going to be suspended for an extended length of time it is recommended that
some form of seat support be used. DBI-SALA recommends a seat board, suspension workseat, seat
sling, or a boatswain chair. Contact DBI-SALA for more information on these items.
• ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require
additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include,
but are not limited to; heat, chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases, moving
machinery, and sharp edges.
• HARNESSES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS: Harnesses with Kevlar webbing are
designed for use in high temperature environments, with limitations: Kevlar webbing begins to char at
800° to 900° Fahrenheit. Kevlar webbing can withstand limited contact exposure to temperatures up to
1,000° F. Polyester webbing loses strength at 300° to 400° F. PVC coating on hardware has a melting
point of approximately 350° F.
IMPORTANT: When working with tools, materials, or in high temperature environments, ensure that associated
fall protection equipment can withstand high temperatures, or provide protection for those items.
IMPORTANT: Although PVC coated, cadmium, or zinc plated hardware exhibit excellent corrosion resistance in
chemical, acidic, alkaline, and atmospheric conditions, frequent inspections may be required. Consult with Capital
Safety if you question the use of this equipment in hazardous environments.
• TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application and
use. See section 4.0.
1.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS: Refer to national standards, including ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, and .4) family
of standards on fall protection, ANSI A10.32, CSA Z259.10, and applicable local, state and federal (OSHA)
requirements governing occupational safety for more information about work positioning systems.
IMPORTANT: Harnesses with Kevlar webbing do not meet ANSI Z359.1. Kevlar does not have equivalent abrasion
resistance of polyamides. Kevlar harnesses meet all other requirements of this standard.
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