Where do you connect a safety harness?

Connecting a safety harness at the back shoulder is the most effective and safest method for ensuring proper fall protection. This area allows for the distribution of forces during a fall in a way that minimizes the risk of injury. When a harness is correctly anchored at the back, it helps to maintain the wearer’s position and prevents flipping upside down, which can occur when the connection point is at the waist or front.

The design of most safety harnesses includes a back D-ring or connection point that is strategically placed to facilitate optimal performance in various tasks, particularly those at heights. By relying on the structural integrity and positioning of the harness at the back shoulder, workers can experience greater security and stability while performing their duties.

Connections made at the waist can lead to a tipping hazard upon a fall, while front chest connections might not distribute weight properly, causing imbalance. Ankle straps do not provide the necessary support for fall protection at all. Therefore, the back shoulder connection is both the industry standard and best practice for ensuring safety while working at elevated heights.