PURPOSE
Requirements for sit harnesses with low attachment points.
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SERNEM · Fall protection
EN 813Sit harnesses
Requirements for sit harnesses with low attachment points.
Illustrative image; verify real product conformity from markings and certificates.
TYPICAL USE
Rope access and compatible positioning systems.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Do not confuse a sit harness with an EN 361 full-body fall-arrest harness.
TECHNICAL CLASSES AND SELECTION
Technical distinctions within this standard
Do not select PPE by code alone. Verify the following distinctions using actual product markings and manufacturer documentation.
Sit harness
Sit harness with low attachment point and load-bearing function.
System components
Check compatibility with rope access devices and connectors.
Code and marking decoder
EN 813Relevant product standard; confirm applicable edition.
Class / TypeRead product-specific declared performance.
ManufacturerModel, serial, maintenance and traceability.
Where are product markings found?
On sit harness label, waist/leg connections and manufacturer instructions.
Do not confuse a sit harness with an EN 361 full-body fall-arrest harness.
COMPARE STANDARDS
Not interchangeable
An EN 813 sit harness is not equivalent to an EN 361 full-body fall-arrest harness.
WRONG SELECTION
Field mistake
Mistaking a sit-harness low attachment point for a fall-arrest attachment.
BETTER APPROACH
Risk-based choice
Verify separate fall arrest attachments and harness requirements for the system.
Typical applications
01 · Rope access
02 · Suspended positioning
03 · Rescue systems
1Verify product and standard marking.
2Check protection performance for task hazards.
3Verify anchorage, connectors and body support as one system.
4Review fall clearance, swing-fall risk and rescue plan.
5Verify manufacturer compatibility and periodic inspection.
6Check damage, service life, inspection and manufacturer instructions.