Harnesses

The RGH1 harness is a basic access harness fitted with a rear dee only.
This harness is used primarily with a fall arrest lanyard (RGL1), to provide an operative with basic fall protection. When used in conjunction with a “twin leg lanyard” (RGL3), the harness can be used for tower climbing, scaffold and general steel erecting, as the twin leg lanyard would provide continuous attachment through “double clipping”. As with all of the RidgeGear harnesses, the RGH1 is suitable for use with fall arrest blocks, however we recommend the addition of the RGL4 extension strop to facilitate easy connection. The harness is fully adjustable and is fitted with rip stitch indicators.

The RGH2 harness is the “workhorse” of the industry. The harness is fitted with a rear dee and a chest mounted front dee. This harness can be used similar to the RGH1, but has the added feature of the front dee ring to extend the working capability of the harness. Utilizing the front dee, the harness can be fitted with a rope and grab system (RGA12) for vertical fall protection when an operative is making repeated ascents or similarly, when restraint/work-positioning is needed in either the vertical or horizontal plane.
A variety of other devices can be used with the front dee ring, but please check for suitability.
The harness is fully adjustable and is fitted with rip stitch indicators. The ring connection between the chest & the shoulder straps, ensure no stress loading when force is applied to the front dee ring.

The RGH3 combines the basic fall arrest harness with a comfortable work-positioning belt
in one unit. The harness is fitted with a rear dee and two side dee rings mounted to the belt
and can be used similar to the RGH1 (see data sheet). When fitted with a pole/workpositioning
belt (RGP1&2), the harness can be used for pole climbing or work-positioning on open structures. In certain circumstances, the side dee´s on the RGH3, can be used for work restraint in the horizontal plane.

The wide belt fitted to the RGH3 is comfortable and provides lumbar support to the operative. The belt is also fitted with three gear loops for carrying tools leaving the hands free thus maintaining the required three points of contact when climbing.

The harness is fully adjustable and is fitted with rip stitch indicators.