Safewaze Arc Flash Nylon Full Body Harness

The Safewaze arc flash harness is a nylon full-body fall arrest harness designed for crews working near energized lines, such as line-clearance tree work from a bucket. It is built with arc flash exposure in mind, unlike a general-purpose harness.

Why an arc flash harness

Line-clearance crews face a hazard most tree workers do not: an electrical arc. Standard harness hardware and webbing are not designed for that exposure. An arc flash harness is built so the harness itself does not add to the hazard, and it pairs with the rest of your arc-rated PPE.

Only qualified line-clearance arborists should work near energized conductors, and the harness is one part of a full safety program.

Arc-rated gear only works as a system. Your clothing, gloves, face protection, and harness all need to suit the hazard level identified for the job. Talk to your safety lead about the arc rating your work requires, and check that the harness labeling matches before it goes in the bucket.

Fit and inspection

Adjust the harness so it is snug over your arc-rated clothing, with the dorsal attachment centered between the shoulder blades. Inspect webbing, stitching, and hardware before each shift, and remove it from service after any arc exposure or fall.

Keep the harness in a clean bag in the truck cab rather than loose in a bin. Contamination from oil or dirt can affect both webbing strength and arc performance.

See more aerial lift fall arrest gear. Fall protection must meet the applicable standard and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every shift, and be used only by workers trained on it.