safety harnesses
Climber's body straps
Safety harnesses are devices worn on the body to prevent falls or secure a person in place.
Workers at heights wear them attached to anchor points; if they slip, the harness catches them.
Similar devices secure children in car seats, pilots in cockpits, and climbers on rock faces.
Make sure your safety harness is properly fitted before ascending.
- D-ringShaped metal attachment loop
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- lanyardWearable cord for items
- anchor pointFixed securing location
- shock absorberImpact-dampening suspension component
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protective equipment vs. absence of protection
safety harnessesfree climbing
Ascending using only hands, feet
safety-oriented vs. risk-oriented approach
safety harnessesreckless abandon
Complete disregard for consequences