Ultra Safe Safety Harnesses
A full-body harness is the final link between a worker and their fall arrest system. When everything else in the system performs — the anchor, the SRL, the connector, the harness is what keeps the worker suspended safely after a fall. Ultra Safe full-body harnesses are designed to that task: distribute arrest forces across the torso and legs, position the dorsal D-ring correctly for attachment, and do it in a fit that workers will actually wear all day.
About Ultra Safe Safety Harnesses
Ultra Safe Inc. manufactures full-body harnesses with a focus on fit range, webbing quality, and D-ring placement for the applications their users actually work in. The harnesses are rated per ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 (Full Body Harnesses), which sets minimum strength, performance, and marking requirements for harnesses used in personal fall arrest systems.
A full-body harness distributes the forces of a fall arrest across the shoulders, chest, and thighs, the load-bearing anatomy that can handle it. Waist belts and chest harnesses don't distribute those forces adequately and are not rated as fall arrest components under ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021. The full-body design is what OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D reference when specifying personal fall arrest systems.
Ultra Safe harnesses are available in configurations for general industrial use and for workers in construction industry environments where greater adjustability, added attachment points, or specialized D-ring layouts are needed.
Holloway Houston stocks Ultra Safe harnesses in Houston for same-day shipment on standard models.
Types of Ultra Safe Safety Harnesses
General Industry Full-Body Harnesses
General industry harnesses are designed for maintenance workers, plant operators, and technicians working on elevated platforms, scaffolding, towers, and similar structures. The focus is on all-day wearability and a clean dorsal D-ring position for SRL and lanyard attachment. These harnesses meet ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 requirements for the standard load case and are suitable for use with fall arrest connectors rated under ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020 (Fall Protection Code).
Construction Industry Full-Body Harnesses
Construction industry harnesses carry additional features suited to site work: sub-pelvic straps, front D-rings for ladder climbing or positioning, side D-rings for positioning lanyards, and webbing loops for tool attachment. The added attachment points address the range of fall protection configurations that workers in steel erection, roofing, and concrete trades encounter across a shift. These harnesses are manufactured to ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 standards and are compatible with SRLs rated under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021.
Ultra Safe Harness Specifications
Ultra Safe full-body harnesses are sized to accommodate a wide range of body dimensions, with adjustable shoulder, chest, waist, and leg straps to get a proper fit across the workforce.
Webbing Materials:
- Polyester : Standard webbing material. Good resistance to UV and abrasion. Used on most Ultra Safe harness models.
D-Ring Locations:
- Dorsal (back): Primary fall arrest attachment point on all models. Positioned between the shoulder blades per ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021.
- Front (sternal): Available on construction industry models. Used for ladder climbing and positioning.
- Side: Available on construction industry models. Used with positioning lanyards for hands-free work positioning.
Sizing:
- Standard sizes cover most adult workers. Universal fit on selected models.
- Construction industry models offer extended size ranges to accommodate protective outerwear.
Rating:
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 (Full Body Harnesses).
- Maximum arrest force: 1,800 pounds at the dorsal D-ring per ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021.
Every Ultra Safe harness ships with manufacturer documentation covering size adjustment, inspection criteria, and retirement guidelines.
Why Ultra Safe for Safety Harnesses
Ultra Safe harnesses address the common reasons that workers leave PPE in the truck: poor fit, stiff webbing that doesn't break in, and bulky hardware that catches on work surfaces. Their manufacturing emphasis on adjustability and webbing pliability is why their harnesses see use on long-shift applications where comfort translates directly into compliance.
The construction industry harness line adds the attachment points that site workers need, front D-rings, side rings, and tool attachment loops, without adding bulk that interferes with movement.
Holloway Houston provides fall protection inspection services. Our qualified inspectors examine harnesses, SRLs, and connecting hardware per ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2020 and manufacturer inspection documentation to identify wear, UV degradation, and load history that may not be visible to the untrained eye.
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- Ultra Safe General Industry Full-Body Harnesses.
- Ultra Safe Construction Industry Full-Body Harnesses.
Ultra Safe Harness Applications by Industry
- General industry manufacturing: Plant maintenance, overhead equipment service, and mezzanine work where workers access elevated areas on a regular basis.
- Oil and gas: Offshore platform work, vessel maintenance, and refinery turnarounds where fall protection is part of the site safety program.
- Construction industry: Structural steel, roofing, concrete, and finish trades where workers move across multiple elevated work locations per shift.
- Tower and telecommunications: Climbers and technicians on lattice towers and monopoles where harness fit and D-ring placement directly affect efficiency.
- Utilities: Lineworkers and substation technicians operating on elevated structures and equipment.
- Scaffolding: Workers on tube-and-clamp, frame, and system scaffolding at heights governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
Why Holloway Houston for Ultra Safe Harnesses
Holloway Houston is an authorized Ultra Safe distributor operating out of Houston, Texas with over 65 years in the rigging and safety equipment business. We carry Ultra Safe harnesses alongside SRLs, lanyards, and the complete fall protection line.
In-stock harnesses ship from Houston same day. Manufacturer documentation comes with every order. Our team can help match the right harness model and size to the application and workforce.
Complete Your Fall Protection System
- Ultra Safe Retractable Lifelines : SRLs to connect to the dorsal D-ring on your harness.
- Fall Protection Lanyards : Shock-absorbing connecting lanyards for applications requiring a lanyard instead of an SRL.
Harness Safety and Awareness
Full-body harnesses in fall protection service fall under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (fall protection in construction industry work) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (walking-working surfaces in general industry). ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 (Full Body Harnesses) governs design, performance testing, and marking requirements for harnesses in personal fall arrest applications.
Key awareness points for harnesses in service:
- ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 requires that harnesses be marked with the manufacturer's name, the year of manufacture, a model designation, and size information. A harness without legible markings is not suitable for fall protection service.
- Pre-use inspection of harnesses covers webbing for cuts, abrasion, UV degradation, chemical exposure, and heat damage; buckles and adjustment hardware for cracks and proper function; D-rings for deformation and gate function; and stitching for broken threads or pulled seams. Manufacturer documentation specifies the inspection criteria for each model.
- Harnesses that have arrested a fall are taken out of service per ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021. The webbing and hardware absorb energy during arrest and may show no visible damage while being compromised for a second fall event.
- Proper fit is a functional requirement, not an aesthetic one. A harness that is too loose will not position the dorsal D-ring correctly and may allow the worker to slip through the leg straps during arrest. Manufacturer fitting instructions define the adjustment range and fit confirmation steps.
- Harness service life is set by the manufacturer, with ten years from the manufacture date as a common maximum. Chemical exposure, UV exposure, and physical damage may shorten that period. Manufacturer documentation governs the retirement decision.
- Periodic inspection by a competent person, as defined in OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, is part of a compliant fall protection program. Holloway Houston provides harness and SRL inspection services.
Frequently Asked Questions
A full-body harness is personal protective equipment that distributes fall arrest forces across the torso and legs. The dorsal D-ring between the shoulder blades is the primary fall arrest attachment point, this is where an SRL or lanyard connects. Full-body harnesses are the only harness type rated for fall arrest under ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 (Full Body Harnesses) and referenced by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 (Full Body Harnesses) governs design, testing, and marking requirements for full-body harnesses in the US. OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M references full-body harnesses as the required body support component of a personal fall arrest system on construction sites. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D applies in general industry.
No. Harnesses that have arrested a fall are taken out of service per ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 and Ultra Safe manufacturer documentation. Webbing and hardware absorb significant energy during arrest. That energy absorption may not produce visible damage but it does compromise the harness for a subsequent fall. Manufacturer documentation and ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 are clear on this point: post-fall harnesses are retired and replaced.
Harness sizing is determined by the worker's height, weight, and chest and waist measurements, cross-referenced against the manufacturer's sizing chart for the specific model. Ultra Safe provides sizing guidance in the documentation shipped with each harness. Holloway Houston can assist with size selection for bulk orders. A properly fitted harness has the dorsal D-ring positioned between the shoulder blades, snug leg straps with no excessive slack, and shoulder straps that sit flat without pinching.
Ultra Safe and ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021 set a maximum service life from date of manufacture, with ten years as the common industry standard for harnesses that have not been subjected to falls or unusual exposure. UV radiation, chemical contact, heat, and physical abrasion can shorten service life below the maximum. Manufacturer documentation governs the retirement decision for each specific model and exposure history.
The dorsal D-ring is located at the center of the back between the shoulder blades and is the fall arrest attachment point, it is required on all harnesses meeting ANSI/ASSP Z359.11-2021. The front (sternal) D-ring is located at the chest and is used for ladder climbing and positioning, not fall arrest. Side D-rings are used with positioning lanyards to hold a worker in a working position. Construction industry harnesses typically include all three configurations; general industry harnesses may have only the dorsal D-ring.
DISCLAIMER
Full-body harnesses are personal protective equipment governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M (fall protection in construction industry work) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D (walking-working surfaces in general industry). The information on this page is for general product awareness and does not replace a competent person's fall hazard assessment, site-specific fall protection program, or manufacturer fitting and inspection instructions.