IWCA Best Practices Product
Petzl Avao Bod Harness
Quick Overview
- The AVAO BOD fall arrest, work positioning and suspension harness is designed for greater comfort with wide, semi-rigid waistbelt and leg loops that offer excellent support.
- Its lightweight, breathable construction maximizes air flow. The shoulder straps have a system for stowing the fall arrest lanyard connectors and keeping them within reach.
- The self-locking buckles on th eback rear of the harness, between the waistbelt and the leg loops, allow for a shorter adjustment when the dorsal attachment point is used.
- The harness also facilitates the carrying and organizing of work tools, with multiple equipment loops and retainers for attaching tool holders and pouches.
- The harness has an integrated fall indicator on the dorsal attachment point and is fastened with a TRIACT-LOCK automatic locking carabiner.
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Item #: 96-41M
$493.95
$579.75
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3 options available.
AVAO® BOD Harness
- Comfortable throughout the workday:
Wide, semi-rigid belt and leg loops offer excellent support. - This harnesses lightweight, andbreathable construction maximizes air flow
- Widely spaced shoulder straps reduce neck chafing and when the belt is loaded, help distribute the load over the shoulders
- Belt, shoulder straps and leg loops equipped with self-locking DOUBLEBACK buckles for quick and easy adjustment
- Stowage system for the MGO connectors on fall arrest lanyards, on each shoulder strap, allows the user to be unhindered by the lanyard and keep the connectors within reach. In case of a fall, this system releases the MGO connectors and allows the absorber to be deployed
- Side attachment points can be folded down to prevent them snagging accidentally when not in use
- Self-locking buckles on the back of the harness, between the belt and the leg loops, allow for an adjustment for use on the dorsal attachment point. In case of a fall on this point, a shorter adjustment allows the weight to be taken up on the leg loops so that the user may remain more comfortably suspended while awaiting rescue
- Facilitates carrying and organization of tools:
- Six pre-shaped equipment loops with protective sheath
- Two slots for CARITOOL tool holder
- Four slots for TOOLBAG tool pouch
- The X-shaped dorsal construction wraps to reduce pressure points during prolonged suspension. • Facilitates carrying and organization of tools with multiple equipment loops and retainers for attaching tool holders and pouches. • Allows the user to hang from the dorsal attachment point for a longer time in case of a fall
- Comfortable throughout the workday:
Wide, semi-rigid belt and leg loops offer excellent support. - This harnesses lightweight, andbreathable construction maximizes air flow
- Widely spaced shoulder straps reduce neck chafing and when the belt is loaded, help distribute the load over the shoulders
- Belt, shoulder straps and leg loops equipped with self-locking DOUBLEBACK buckles for quick and easy adjustment
- Stowage system for the MGO connectors on fall arrest lanyards, on each shoulder strap, allows the user to be unhindered by the lanyard and keep the connectors within reach. In case of a fall, this system releases the MGO connectors and allows the absorber to be deployed
- Side attachment points can be folded down to prevent them snagging accidentally when not in use
- Self-locking buckles on the back of the harness, between the belt and the leg loops, allow for an adjustment for use on the dorsal attachment point. In case of a fall on this point, a shorter adjustment allows the weight to be taken up on the leg loops so that the user may remain more comfortably suspended while awaiting rescue
- Facilitates carrying and organization of tools:
- Six pre-shaped equipment loops with protective sheath
- Two slots for CARITOOL tool holder
- Four slots for TOOLBAG tool pouch
- The X-shaped dorsal construction wraps to reduce pressure points during prolonged suspension. • Facilitates carrying and organization of tools with multiple equipment loops and retainers for attaching tool holders and pouches. • Allows the user to hang from the dorsal attachment point for a longer time in case of a fall
Semi-rigid belt and leg loops
Wide, semi-rigid belt and leg loops give excellent support. Its lightweight, breathable construction maximizes air flow.
Ergonomic stowage of MGO connectors
The MGO connectors on fall arrest lanyards can be stowed on each shoulder strap. The user is thus unhindered by the lanyard, and the connectors stay within reach. In case of a fall, this system releases the MGOs and allows the absorber to be deployed.
Specifications
- Ventral attachment point: attachment for a descender or a positioning lanyard for use in single mode
- Lateral attachment points: attachment for a positioning lanyard for use in double mode
- Sternal attachment point: fall arrest system attachment
- Dorsal attachment point: fall arrest system attachment
- Rear attachment point on the waistbelt: restraint lanyard attachment
- Certification(s): ANSI Z359.11, NFPA 1983 classe III, CSA Z259.10, CE EN 361, CE EN 358, CE EN 813
- Material(s): nylon, polyester, aluminum, steel
References
| References | C071CA00 | C071CA01 | C071CA02 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color(s) | black/yellow | black/yellow | black/yellow |
| Size | Small | Medium | Large -XL |
| Waist belt | 25in to 32in | 28in to 36in | 34 to 47in |
| Leg loops | 17in to 23in | 18in to 25in | 20in to 25.5in |
| Stature | 5ft to 5ft 10in | 5ft 4in to 6ft 1in | 5ft 8in to 6ft 8in |
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