Titan Safety Harness Instructions

Titan Safety Harness Instructions

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Titan safety harnesses were originally designed by Miller Fall Protection for construction site workers, but their high safety ratings have made them popular with climbers as well. Whether you're a beginner climber or an experienced guide, you can feel confident climbing in the Titan because its D-shaped back ring can arrest a fall of up to 5,000 lbs from up to six feet high. Keep in mind that the harness is only as strong as the anchor it is connected to, so be sure to check the rating of the rest of your climbing equipment before you begin your climb.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:
  • Titan safety harness
Step 1
Pick up your Titan safety harness by the D-ring that goes on your back. Gently shake the harness back and forth to straighten all of the straps. Make sure that all of the straps are open and unbuckled.
Step 2
Place the straps over your shoulders like a backpack, so that the D-ring is between your shoulder blades.
Step 3
Reach underneath your right leg, pull up the right leg strap, and connect it over your right thigh with the other half of the buckle. Repeat this process with the left leg strap.
Step 4
Connect the chest strap so that the buckle lays between your trachea and your sternum.
Step 5
Tighten all of the straps so that they are snug but not restrictive. Tuck any excess strap length through the keepers.

Tips & Warnings

 
Some Titan safety harnesses include a waist strap. If your model does, buckle the waist strap before the chest strap.
 
Store your harness by hanging it by the D-ring so that the straps don't get tangled.
 
An improperly fitted safety harness can result in serious injury or even death. Check all of your straps to ensure that they are secure.

Article Written By Elizabeth Grace

Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Elizabeth Grace is a freelance writer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in public relations from Pepperdine University, and has 15 years of experience developing marketing campaigns for universities and multinational corporations.

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