Choice Of Harness Attachment Point For The Asap - Petzl ASAP Product Experience

1. Choice of harness attachment point for the ASAP

FOR
BEGINNER
Example of a harness having an A (fall arrest) point:
AVAO
Dorsal
Sternal
Ventral
The choice of harness attachment point influences:
- Work comfort (ASAP and absorber in front or behind the worker)
- Worker autonomy (can the worker install the ASAP himself, or not)
- The post-fall suspension position, especially in case of unconsciousness
PRODUCT EXPERIENCE - ASAP B71-PE-05B (060114)
A A
Dorsal
A A
Sternal
Ventral (seat harness without fall arrest point)
The ventral attachment point is not an A (fall arrest) point
Risk of inversion if the victim is wearing a pack, or has a heavy object
attached to the harness
Sternal
Position is more ergonomic when suspended
Rescuer can easily manage the victim's position
The ASAP can take up space in front of the user during work
Dorsal
Clear work space
Uncomfortable position when suspended: abdomen and airway
squeezed if the person is unconscious
Difficult for rescuer to manage the victim's position
ASAP EXPERIENCE
NEWTON
A A
A A
Read and understand the Instructions for use
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