ESSENTIAL TO ERGONOMIC SAFETY A SAFETY HARNESS E-GUIDE TO IMPROVE WORKER EXPERIENCE AND COMPLIANCE
1 Next-Gen Safety Harnesses | Miller H500
KEEPING findings, “…work sites that increase
NORTH AMERICA worker’s deep core temperature (often WORKERS AT THE HONEYWELL ADVANTAGE listed as higher than 100.4°F [38°C]) HEIGHT
EUROPE contribute to on-the-job heat stress.”
SAFE, HEALTHY NA NA Specially formulated webbing New patented shoulder/back padding design minimises AND SUPPORTED flexes to accommodate move- ment and body contours for overhead muscular fatigue Wearing a harness takes a toll optimum comfort around legs (overexertion). on the worker’s body Proven with statistical research, safety EU and shoulders. EU Then there are the strains the worker harnesses save lives for workers-at- puts on his/her body when wearing height. However, for a harness to work, it a safety harness: work postures and must be worn properly. A body harness movements, repetitiveness and pace of that is not properly worn and adjusted is “Best-in-class” anatomically and work, vibration, temperature and force NA almost as dangerous as not wearing one ergonomically designed pressure-relief breathable of movements. These strains often NA at all. Three times more breathable result in MSDs and impact both the shoulder/back padding keeps compared to the next best workers drier and cooler cost and health of the worker. The U.S. alternative (less water vapour resistance – RET) Bureau of Labor Statistics reported It’s not just the height that’s Lighter-than-ever harnesses. EU dangerous musculoskeletal disorders annually cost Few tasks are more dangerous than $50 billion to construction employers. steel erection and scaffolding. Not only And it’s not just in North America. are construction workers at risk of fall, New side-adjustment straps The European Agency for Safety for a better, ergonomic fit. but long hours spent in a restrictive, and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) EU non-ergonomic heavy harness can lead determined MSDs are most prevalent to muscular fatigue due to restricted in construction, water supply (sewerage freedom of movement, overexertion, and waste supply), and agriculture, repetitive tasks, load exposure, sweat forestry and fishing, adding that 52% and heat build-up. This can cause or of all construction workers reported a contribute to critical errors, such as backache and 41% reporting an MSD in eyes and mind not on the task and the lower limbs over the past 12 months. bad posture, leading workers to be less compliant with their harness (incorrect Developing the next-gen safety fit and adjustment, no anchor point attachment, etc.) which may increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) CLIMATIC HEAT STRESS LEADS TO ACCIDENTS ON CONSTRUCTION #1 MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDS) harness It is clear that manufacturers must do SITES FROM FATIGUE THAT better. And they can do better for their and falls. REMAIN THE MOST COMMON ATTRIBUTES TO IMPAIRED workers with next-generation safety
13X PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TOTAL COST WORK-RELATED HEALTH harnesses. In developing the Honeywell Heat stress plays a role Consider the climate in which MUSCULOSKELETAL CAPABILITY. 4 NA CONSTRUCTION OF LOST PRODUCTIVITY PROBLEM IN THE EU.7 #2 EU CONSTRUCTION Miller® H500 Series of safety harnesses, Honeywell recognized the need for construction work is performed. The U.S. DISORDERS WORKERS ARE 13 ATTRIBUTABLE TO change after considering the breadth WORKERS ARE EXTREMELY National Institute of Health research ANNUALLY COST TIMES MORE LIKELY MSDS AMONG of research surrounding overexertion, VULNERABLE TO
$50B indicated that “construction workers TO DIE FROM PEOPLE OF WORKING heat and musculoskeletal disorders. HEAT STRESS WITH are at an elevated risk of heat stress HEAT-RELATED AGE IN THE EU This extensive study revolutionized a THE SECOND HIGHEST due to strenuous nature of work, high ILLNESS (HRI) WHEN COULD BE AS HIGH new generation of safety harnesses, the TO CONSTRUCTION RISK RATE temperature work conditions, and COMPARED TO AS Miller® H500 Series, around four key EMPLOYERS. 2
2% GDP 8 AMONG ALL
changing climate.” This was echoed in OTHER 44 M worker-centric value drivers: ergonomic 31.4% INDUSTRIES.6 a global study by Xiang, et al. (2014) INDUSTRIES. 3 safety, usability, style and performance. “Construction workers in the southern EU WORKERS SUFFER FROM OF NON-FATAL INJURIES United States, the Middle East, Asia, MUSCULOSKELETAL IN CONSTRUCTION ARE Latin America, and Africa are regularly DISORDERS (MSDs). 5 DUE TO OVEREXERTION. 1 exposed to extremely high temperatures with long working hours, and may have no or limited access to shade and water.” 1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 6. National Institute of Health The National Institute for Occupational 3. Bonauto D., Anderson R., Rauser E., Burke B. American Journal Independent Medicine 7. OSHA.Europa.eu Safety and Health concurred with these 4. National Institute of Health 8. https://musculoskeletalkey.com
2 Next-Gen Safety Harnesses | Miller H500 Miller H500 | Next-Gen Safety Harnesses 3 HONEYWELL MILLER® H500 HONEYWELL HARNESSES MILLER® H500 AIMING BEYOND HARNESSES COMPLIANCE PROVIDE WORKERS- The Honeywell Miller® H500 Series integrates evidence-based “best-in- AT-HEIGHT class” anatomically and ergonomically WORLDWIDE THE designed pressure-relief breathable FREEDOM TO padding for more comfort and freedom of movement, and introduces a variety PERFORM THEIR of other new smart and intuitive safety JOB SAFELY AND features. COMFORTABLY. Four models are available for both North America and Europe – designed in conjunction with each area’s safety requirements. The harnesses synthesize safety, quality and comfort. Whereas some other harnesses may protect workers from serious injury at the expense of their long-term well-being, the Honeywell Miller® H500 aims beyond compliance – making their jobs easier and keeping workers safer and more comfortable. And even though safety requirements vary between North America and Europe, one thing that doesn’t vary is Honeywell’s commitment to provide both safe and ergonomically comfortable harnesses.
