text: Choosing a Safety Harness
  With hundreds of different fall protection harnesses on the market it may seem a bit overwhelming to try and find the right one for you. Not everyone will need to carry 50 lbs. of tools on a rooftop and not everyone will need their harness to be able to withstand extreme heat, so let's breakdown the various kind of harnesses and try to narrow down which one may work best for you.
  Size and Weight
  Not all harnesses are universal harnesses or come in XL+ sizes and unless specified are not rated for more than 300 lbs. of total capacity. So if the total weight of a worker and their tools will exceed 300 lbs. you need to purchase a heavy-weight harness.
  Frequency of Use and Comfort
  If you will only use your fall protection harness a few times a year and you will only be working in fall restraint a basic harness like Guardian's Velocity harness may suit your needs. However if you ever plan on working in fall arrest and/or will be using your harness on a regular basis we recommend looking at a harness like Guardian's Cyclone harness. It is more of a premium harness and ideal for a variety of applications, including Fall Arrest, Work Positioning, Rescue, and Rope Access.
  Specialized Harnesses for Specific Industries
  If you work in a specialized industry your requirements and the features you need will vary. For example, there are special harnesses for welding that are designed to withstand extreme heat. Some safety harnesses come with body belts, and some have different connection points. Not all harnesses are designed to these specifications, so please take the time to look through our safety harnesses and talk with our experts to make sure you are getting the right harness for your industry.