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When putting on a safety harness, it is important to take a few things into account so that you are sure you are putting on the harness correctly and that it is adjusted accordingly. Therefore, you should follow these steps.

1. Loosen all buckles.
2. Set all belts to the maximum size.
3. Check whether the belts and straps of the safety harness are not tangled or twisted.
4. Put your arms through the arm loops and lift them over your shoulders. Make sure the straps are not twisted.
5. Close the buckle on the chest and then tighten it.
6. Now close the leg loops with the buckle one by one and then tighten them. The buckles of the leg loops should not be too loose, but not too tight either. As a rule of thumb: a flat hand must fit between the strap and the hips.
7. Check whether all belts and straps are tightened and whether the ends are not protruding.

Besides putting it on, maintaining and inspecting a safety harness are also important points of attention. Preferably keep a safety harness in a dry place without direct sunlight and make sure there is no tension on the safety harness. Also loosen all buckles before storing it. 

If the harness is dirty, you can clean it with warm water and mild soap and then hang it out to dry. Note: the harness is not suitable for the dryer!

To guarantee safety as well as possible, you must have a safety harness inspected by a certified company every year. Also always have a safety harness checked after a fall; most harnesses no longer meet the safety standards after a fall.

If the annual inspection shows that a safety harness no longer meets the requirements, it must of course be replaced. But there are also other indications that a safety harness needs to be replaced:

• Due to use or after a fall, there can be damage to the harness in the form of wear and deformation. Do not use a harness with visible damage while this has not been checked by a professional. 
• Discoloration of a safety harness can indicate long-term exposure to sunlight. This affects the strength of the safety harness. 
• Moisture can also affect the strength of a safety harness. If the harness has been in a humid place for a longer period, do not take any risk and have the harness checked before you use it.
   
  

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