Petzl
Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST International Harness
A full-body rope access harness with an integrated chest ascender and FAST buckles.
Fall Protection
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A full body harness from Edelrid for work at height and fall protection.
The Edelrid Flex Pro II harness is a full body harness for work at height, built for workers who need fall arrest attachment and comfort for long shifts. Tree crews use full body harnesses in aerial lifts and for other at-height work.
A tree climbing saddle is built for work positioning in the canopy. A full body harness is built for fall arrest, with an attachment point between the shoulder blades that keeps you upright if you fall. Tree crews most often need one in bucket trucks and aerial lifts, where many employers and lift makers call for full body fall protection.
Check the label and Edelrid's documentation for the standards it is certified to and the attachment points approved for each use. See more fall protection gear for lanyards and connectors.
Comfort matters more than people think with a full body harness. In a bucket, you may wear it all day, and a harness that rubs or rides up gets loosened or left off. Padding, adjustable shoulder and leg straps and a good fit make it easier to wear correctly for a full shift. Try it on with the clothing you work in.
Fit it with all straps snug and the back attachment centered between the shoulder blades. Leg straps should be tight enough that a flat hand fits underneath but not a fist.
Inspect before every use for cut or frayed webbing, damaged stitching, cracked buckles and bent hardware, and retire it after any fall arrest. Fall protection gear must meet the applicable standard, be used per the maker's instructions and ANSI Z133, and be used only by trained workers.
| Type | Full body harness |
|---|---|
| Use | Work at height, fall protection |
| Brand | Edelrid |
Specs are from the manufacturer's published figures where available. Confirm against the product listing before you buy.
It is built for fall arrest, not canopy work positioning. Use a tree climbing saddle for climbing unless the maker approves the harness for it.
Many employers and lift makers require full body fall protection in aerial lifts. Follow your lift's instructions and company rules.