Safety Harnesses, Lanyards and Fall Protection

The Portwest FP08 Work Positioning Belt provides padded waist support with two adjustable side D-rings for a compatible positioning system. Polyester webbing and an adjustable belt allow it to be fitted over the clothing used for the task. A protective cover helps keep the product label available for inspection and identification. This is an EN 358 positioning belt, not a full-body fall-arrest harness. Select and use it only within a planned system appropriate to the work, with the necessary training and separate fall protection where required. Check the 85–125cm adjustment range and the manufacturer’s 100kg maximum rated load against the user and equipment before issue.

The Portwest FP11 One Point Harness is a full-body harness with a rear dorsal D-ring for connection within a suitable height-safety system. Its polyester webbing, chest and leg adjustments and metal buckles allow the fit to be set for the individual wearer. The simple attachment arrangement helps distinguish it from harnesses that also provide front or positioning connections. Select the FP11 for a planned restraint or fall-arrest system only after checking the task, compatible connecting equipment and the supplied product limits. The harness is one component of that system. Trained users must follow the fitting instructions, inspect it before use and have appropriate rescue arrangements in place.

The Portwest FP12 Two Point Harness offers a rear dorsal D-ring and two front chest loops for use in a suitable full-body height-safety system. Polyester webbing, metal flat-bar buckles and chest and leg adjustments allow the harness to be fitted to the wearer. A label cover helps protect the identification information needed for equipment checks. Choose the attachment arrangement to suit the planned work system and follow the supplied instructions when connecting the chest loops. The manufacturer lists a maximum rated load of 100kg. Confirm the wearer and equipment are within all applicable limits, inspect the harness before use and plan anchorage, connecting equipment, fall clearance and rescue requirements.

The Portwest FP14 Two Point Comfort Harness combines a full-body harness with a padded positioning belt. It includes a sliding rear dorsal D-ring and side D-rings, with adjustments at the waist, chest and legs. Polyester webbing and flat-bar buckles provide a practical arrangement for fitting the harness over work clothing. The different attachment points serve different purposes, so use only those specified for the planned system. Side belt rings are for work positioning and must not be used to arrest a fall. Check the manufacturer’s 100kg maximum rated load, fit and compatibility before issue. Trained users must inspect the equipment and have suitable anchorage, clearance and rescue arrangements.

The Portwest FP15 Two Point Comfort Plus Harness has a contoured padded back area, a positioning belt and adjustable shoulder, chest and leg straps. An extended dorsal D-ring strap arrangement assists access to the rear connection, while side D-rings provide the specified positioning attachments. Nylon webbing and metal flat-bar buckles complete the harness construction. Choose this model as part of a compatible, assessed height-safety system. The side positioning rings are not fall-arrest points, and padding does not remove the need for correct fitting. Check the manufacturer’s 100kg maximum rated load and all component limits. Inspect before use, follow the supplied instructions and ensure appropriate rescue arrangements are ready.

The Portwest FP18 Three Point Comfort Plus Harness provides padding at the shoulders, legs and lower back alongside an adjustable full-body design. Its attachment arrangement includes a sliding rear D-ring, chest loops and side positioning rings, with additional seating loops and lower back rings identified in the manufacturer’s instructions. Nylon webbing and metal buckles form the main construction. Each attachment has a specified purpose; extra rings do not make every connection suitable for fall arrest. Select the complete system for the task and follow the supplied connection guidance. Check the manufacturer’s 100kg maximum rated load, fitting and component compatibility, and ensure trained users have inspection and rescue arrangements in place.

The Portwest FP21 Single Restraint Lanyard is a 1.5-metre polyester-rope assembly for a correctly planned restraint system. It has abrasion-resistant thimbles at the attachment loops, a carabiner and a scaffold hook. Portwest lists EN 354 and EN 358 for this model, with a maximum rated load of 100kg. Restraint equipment must be selected and adjusted to prevent the user reaching a fall hazard. This lanyard has no energy absorber and should not be treated as a complete fall-arrest system. Before use, a competent person must confirm the anchorage, connectors, attachment point and permitted working area. Follow the supplied instructions for inspection, fitting and retirement.

The Portwest FP22 Adjustable Restraint Lanyard uses polyester rope and measures 2 metres including its connectors. Its adjustable design allows the working length to be set for a planned restraint arrangement, while abrasion-resistant thimbles protect the attachment loops. The manufacturer lists EN 354 and EN 358, with a maximum rated load of 100kg. A restraint system must prevent the wearer reaching a fall hazard. FP22 has no energy absorber, so it must not be treated as a complete fall-arrest system. Have a competent person check the anchorage, adjustment, compatible equipment and working area before use. Follow the supplied product instructions and inspect the complete assembly before each use.

Portwest FP23 Single Lanyard with Shock Absorber is a fall-arrest component with a total length of 1.8 metres. The assembly includes a 1.2-metre rope, a tear-open energy absorber, a snap hook and a scaffold hook. It is intended to form part of a compatible system selected for the work-at-height task. Before ordering or use, confirm the required anchorage, connectors, harness, clearance and rescue arrangements with a competent person. The manufacturer lists a maximum rated load of 100kg for this model; follow the supplied instructions when checking the complete user load and operating limits. Inspect the equipment as instructed and remove it from service after a fall or whenever its condition is in doubt.

The Portwest FP25 Double Lanyard with Shock Absorber is a twin-leg assembly for a compatible fall-arrest system. It combines two 1.2-metre polyester ropes with a tear-open energy absorber, two scaffold hooks and a snap hook. The total assembly length is 1.8 metres including connectors, and Portwest lists a maximum rated load of 100kg. The twin-leg design can support a planned connection sequence when moving between suitable anchorage points. It does not make every transition safe: a competent person must specify the system, connection method, clearance and rescue arrangements. Follow the supplied instructions, inspect before use and remove the equipment from service after a fall or whenever its condition is in doubt.

The Portwest FP30 Screwgate Carabiner is an oval steel connector with a manually operated screw-lock gate. It measures 106mm long, has a 19mm opening and carries a listed breaking load of 25kN. Its heat-treated alloy-steel construction is specified for use as a connector within a compatible fall-protection arrangement. The gate must be closed and its locking sleeve secured as instructed before use. A breaking-load figure is not a safe working load or a guarantee that any connection is suitable. Have a competent person check the connected equipment, loading direction and intended application. Inspect the connector and locking action before use, and follow the manufacturer’s examination and retirement instructions.

Portwest FP34 Tool Lanyards help retain suitable hand tools during work at height. This Astral Hygiene listing supplies a pack of 10. Each polyester lanyard has elasticated webbing, a listed length of 90cm and a safe working load of 2kg. A carabiner and adjustable drawstring provide attachment options for an appropriate tool-tethering arrangement. Choose the attachment method to suit the tool, its weight and the task, following the supplied instructions. A tool lanyard reduces the risk of a dropped tool but does not replace site controls or a personal fall-protection system. Check the lanyard, connectors and tool attachment before use, and remove damaged equipment from service.

The Portwest FP35 Scaffold Hook is a forged steel connector for use within a compatible fall-protection system. It has a 52mm gate opening and an overall length of 220mm. Portwest specifies heat-treated alloy steel, a 25kN breaking load and EN 362:2004 Class A, with a maximum rated load of 100kg. The wide opening helps accommodate suitable attachment points, but opening size alone does not establish that an anchorage or connection is safe. A competent person must check the system, connector geometry and intended loading. Inspect the hook and gate before every use, follow the supplied instructions and remove damaged or suspect equipment from service.

The Portwest FP40 Web Fall Arrest Block provides a 3-metre retractable webbing lifeline for a compatible fall-protection system. The unit has an ABS housing, polyethylene webbing, a connection carabiner and a swivel snap hook with a double safety lock and load indicator. Portwest lists EN 360 and EN 362, with a maximum rated load of 100kg. Retractable equipment still requires a suitable anchorage, compatible harness, sufficient clearance and a rescue plan. A competent person must check the intended use and operating limits before work begins. Inspect the block, webbing, connectors and indicator as instructed, and remove the equipment from service after a fall or if its condition is doubtful.

The Portwest FP41 Retractable Fall Arrest Block has a 10-metre steel-wire lifeline housed on a spring-loaded reel. Its 4.8mm wire rope extends and retracts with controlled movement, while the unit incorporates an inertia brake, protective ABS housing and a swivel snap hook with a double safety lock and fall indicator. Select this block as part of a compatible system with suitable anchorage, a full-body harness, sufficient clearance and rescue arrangements. The linked Portwest sheet dated 14 February 2022 lists a 100kg maximum rated load; confirm the supplied unit’s label and current instructions before ordering or use. A competent person must check the application, complete user load and operating limits.

The Portwest FP50 Single Webbing Lanyard combines polyester webbing with an energy absorber, scaffold hook and carabiner. Its total length is 1.8 metres including the connectors. Portwest specifies a 52mm scaffold-hook opening, a 19mm carabiner opening and a maximum rated load of 100kg for this single-leg fall-arrest component. Choose FP50 as part of a compatible system selected for the work-at-height task. The anchorage, harness attachment, required clearance and rescue arrangements must be checked by a competent person. An energy absorber does not remove the need for correct system design or training. Follow the supplied instructions, inspect before use and remove the assembly from service after a fall or suspected damage.

The Portwest FP51 Double Webbing Lanyard is a twin-leg assembly with an energy absorber, two scaffold hooks and a carabiner. Made with polyester webbing and metal connectors, it measures 1.8 metres overall. Portwest lists 52mm scaffold-hook openings, a 19mm carabiner opening and a maximum rated load of 100kg. Twin legs allow a planned sequence of connections between suitable anchorage points, but correct use depends on the complete system and the task. A competent person must specify the connection method, compatible harness, clearance and rescue arrangements. Follow the supplied instructions when connecting or stowing either leg. Inspect the assembly before use and remove it from service after a fall or suspected damage.

The Portwest FP52 Double Elasticated Lanyard combines two elasticated polyester-webbing legs with a shock absorber, two scaffold hooks and a carabiner. Its fully extended length is 1.8 metres including connectors. The elasticated webbing helps reduce loose length during movement, while Portwest specifies 52mm hook openings, a 19mm carabiner opening and a maximum rated load of 100kg. Select FP52 within a compatible fall-arrest system assessed for the task. The twin-leg connection sequence, anchorage positions, clearance and rescue arrangements need to be planned by a competent person. Elasticated webbing does not replace the energy absorber or remove every snagging risk. Follow the supplied instructions and inspect the complete assembly before each use.

The Portwest FP62 Fall Arrest Kit brings together a two-point harness, a single lanyard with shock absorber, snap hook and scaffold hook, plus a nylon drawstring bag. It provides a grouped equipment option for assessed work-at-height tasks. Portwest lists a maximum rated load of 100kg for this kit. The kit still needs a suitable anchorage and a working arrangement selected by a competent person. Check harness fit, permitted attachment points, lanyard length, required clearance and rescue provision before use. Supplied components do not make every task or site safe automatically. Follow each component’s instructions and inspection requirements, and keep the equipment clean, dry and protected between uses.

The Portwest FP64 Scaffolding Kit combines a two-point Comfort Plus harness with a double lanyard, shock absorber, snap hook and two scaffold hooks. A nylon drawstring bag is included for storage and transport. Portwest lists shoulder adjustment positions and a maximum rated load of 100kg for the kit. The twin-leg lanyard supports a planned connection sequence between suitable anchorage points. Safe use still depends on compatible equipment, correct harness fitting, sufficient clearance and a rescue plan. A competent person must assess the task and specify how the equipment is used. Follow all supplied component instructions and inspect the complete kit before each use; remove damaged or suspect items from service.

The Portwest FP98 Suspension Trauma Safety Straps are an accessory intended to help relieve the effects of suspension following a fall arrest. They use polyester webbing and are designed for straightforward installation and deployment in accordance with the supplied instructions. Portwest lists a maximum rated load of 100kg for this model. These straps are supplementary equipment, not a harness, fall-arrest lanyard or rescue system. They do not guarantee prevention of suspension injury or justify delaying rescue. Before work begins, confirm compatibility with the selected harness, practise the instructed deployment method and ensure an appropriate rescue plan is in place. Inspect the straps and their attachments before use, and retire damaged or suspect equipment.

The Portwest FP99 Nylon Drawstring Bag provides a lightweight way to organise and carry fall-protection equipment between storage and the work site. It is made from 100% nylon with a polyurethane coating and has a simple drawstring closure. The flexible design is intended for holding suitable harnesses, lanyards and associated accessories. Use the bag as part of the equipment’s normal storage routine, following the instructions supplied with each item. Clean and dry PPE before packing it away, and keep sharp, dirty or incompatible items separate. The bag is a storage accessory; it does not replace inspections or make damaged equipment safe to use. Check the bag’s condition and contents before transport.