Buckingham Ergo Pro Y-Style Retro-Fit Fall Arrest Harness

The Buckingham Ergo Pro Y-style fall arrest harness is an upper body add-on that turns a compatible Ergo saddle into a setup with a dorsal attachment for fall arrest. It suits climbers who also work from aerial lifts and want one harness for both jobs.

Why add fall arrest to a saddle

A tree saddle is built for work positioning, not for catching a free fall. When you work from an aerial lift, the rules usually call for a full body harness with a dorsal attachment and a lanyard to the boom or bucket anchor. A retro-fit harness lets crews who switch between climbing and lift work use one compatible setup instead of swapping between two harnesses.

The Y-style straps sit over the shoulders and meet at the back, where the fall arrest attachment rides. Browse other parts and harnesses in our saddle parts and shoulder harnesses.

It also suits crews where climbers rotate into the bucket for part of the day. Going from climbing to the lift without changing harnesses saves time and keeps a familiar saddle on every climber.

Compatibility and inspection

Only fit this harness to the Buckingham saddle models it is designed for, and assemble it exactly as the instructions describe. A combined harness is only certified as a system when the parts are approved to work together. Check the labels and instructions for the standards it meets before using it for fall arrest.

Inspect webbing, stitching, buckles, and the dorsal D-ring before each use. Retire any part that has arrested a fall. Get trained on aerial lift fall protection and follow ANSI Z133, ANSI A92, and your employer's rules.