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Guidelines to prevent

the spread of COVID-19

In addition to cleaning your fall protection equipment, it is best practice to not share

fall protection equipment. Each employee should be provided their own set of personal

protective equipment. Wear disposable gloves when cleaning & disinfecting surfaces.

Inspection and maintenance

of fall protection equipment

is essential. Your harness is

a personal element of the fall

protection system and should

be inspected for signs of wear

or damage prior to each use.

During a thorough cleaning

is also a good time to inspect

the harness for damage to the

webbing and hardware.

STEP 1:

Place the harness on a clean at surface, leaving it

open to visible inspection.

STEP 2:

Use a damp sponge and wipe down the harness to

remove excess grime and dust.

STEP 3:

Mix a mild cleaning solution using laundry detergent

or dish soap.

DO NOT use any disinfectants that contain chlorine,

bleach or other harsh chemicals.

- NEVER use gasoline or other ‘drying solvents’ to

clean harnesses.

STEP 4:

Dip sponge into the solution and thoroughly scrub

each portion of the harness until a thick lather forms.

Dampen but DO NOT SOAK the harness.

Use a sponge dipped in CLEAN water, wipe down

the harness and remove the suds and soap residue.

STEP 5:

Hang the safety harness in a cool, dry,

clean environment, out of direct sunlight until

completely dry.

DO NOT use a mechanical heat dryer or expose the

harness to long periods of sun-drying. Excessive

heat and tumbling can damage the harness.

When cleaning multiple harnesses, hang each one separately so the

harness can dry completely. Ensure you hang each harness in such

a way they will not be crushed, creased or worn while drying.

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