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Purpose
Covers full body harnesses used in fall-arrest systems.
Fall ProtectionTECHNICAL PPE LIBRARY
EN 361
Full Body Harness Standard
Covers full body harnesses used in fall-arrest systems.
Product type
Full body harness
Field focus
Code + product + conditions of use
TECHNICAL PRODUCT IDENTITY
EN 361
EN 361StandardA / A/2AttachmentSIZESizeSERIALSerial / lotAlways verify the actual product label, manufacturer technical documentation and conformity markings.
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Typical use
Work at height, scaffolds, roofs, steel erection and tasks requiring fall arrest.
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What to look for?
Check EN 361 marking, A/A/2 fall-arrest attachment points, manufacturer information and traceability.
CLASSES & SELECTION LOGIC
Technical classes in this standard
A class code is not a selection decision by itself. Interpret it together with task-specific risk assessment and manufacturer data.
A
Fall-arrest point
Attachment point intended for fall arrest.
A/2
Paired point
Two elements used together to form one fall-arrest attachment point.
READ THE PRODUCT LABEL
Code & marking decoder
EN 361StandardFull-body fall-arrest harness reference.A / A/2AttachmentFall-arrest attachment-point marking.SIZESizeWearer size range.SERIALSerial / lotInspection and traceability data.
READ THE PRODUCT IN THE FIELD
Where is the standard marking found?
Location varies by manufacturer and design. These are the first places to check; final verification must use the actual product and manufacturer documentation.
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Product label sewn to the harness webbing
The marking should be legible, durable and match the product.
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Serial and size label around back / waist area
The marking should be legible, durable and match the product.
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Beside A or A/2 fall-arrest attachment markings
The marking should be legible, durable and match the product.
STANDARD FAMILY
Standards often reviewed together
EN 361Full-body fall-arrest harness
EN 358Do not confuse with work-positioning/restraint systems
EN 813Sit-harness functions are assessed separately
COMMONLY CONFUSED
They are not the same thing
Fall-arrest point ≠ positioning point
Not every D-ring is intended for fall arrest; read the product marking.
WRONG-SELECTION EXAMPLE
A typical field mistake
Using a side positioning D-ring as the fall-arrest attachment point.
Why is this a problem?
Attachment-point function depends on product design and marking.
Better approach
Verify the A/A/2 fall-arrest point and system compatibility.
WHERE IN THE FIELD?
Typical applications
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Scaffolding
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Steel erection
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Roof work
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Platforms
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Maintenance
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Rescue
HSE FIELD CHECK
30-second field check
Use for quick pre-checks. It does not replace certification, competent inspection or task-specific risk assessment.
CHECK FOCUS
Any cuts, burns, abrasion or chemical damage on webbing?
CRITICAL MISTAKE
Using a side positioning D-ring as the fall-arrest attachment point.
BETTER APPROACH
Verify the A/A/2 fall-arrest point and system compatibility.
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Any cuts, burns, abrasion or chemical damage on webbing?
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Is stitching intact?
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Are buckles and D-rings sound?
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Are A/A/2 fall-arrest points correctly identified?
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Are periodic inspection and traceability current?
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