What is the service life for fall protection?
A. General guidelines from OSHA, ANSI and most manufacturers state fall protection equipment does not have a specified shelf life or life-expectancy, however it strictly depends upon manufacturer as to their stance on this issue. However, routine inspection of all fall protection should be done as per manufacturer guidelines. Q. Define Type I vs. Type II fall protection. A. Type I fall protection can be used for fall protection as well as positioning. Type II fall protection should be used for positioning only. Q. Please list the maximum working weight for full-body harnesses for OSHA and ANSI. A. The maximum working weight on a full-body harness for OSHA is 400 pounds for man and tools; for ANSI it is limited to 310 pounds for man and tools. One should always consult with the manufacturer ratings for the specific style/model and brand of the harness intended to be ordered and/or used.