Safety Harness Kits

Safety harness kits

Pre-assembled height-safety starter kits — a compliant fall-arrest system in a single bag. Typically bundles a full-body harness, shock-absorbing lanyard, and a portable anchor or sling, often with a carry bag. Right for first-time buyers, one-off jobs, small contractors who need a complete compliant setup without sourcing components separately, and for issuing kit to new crew members.

What's typically in a kit

• Full-body harness — AS/NZS 1891.1 certified, usually with dorsal D-ring. Look for adjustable leg, shoulder, and chest straps to suit multiple users if the kit will be shared.
• Shock-absorbing lanyard — single-tail, 2 m, with scaffold hook at the anchor end and a screw-gate karabiner at the harness end.
• Anchor sling or strap — 1.5–2 m webbing anchor sling for wrap-around anchorage on structural members.
• Carry bag — keeps the kit clean and prevents UV degradation when not in use.

When a kit is the right choice

• Single-task users — roof-access tradies, aircon installers, solar installers, signwriters — who need a compliant kit without engineering a full system.
• New crew issue — give a new worker a kit rather than piecing together components from stock.
• One-off or occasional users — small contractors who work at height a few times a year and don't need a specialised system.
• Training and induction — a standard kit makes workshop and induction training consistent.

When a kit is not enough

• Restricted clearance — kits with 2 m shock-absorbing lanyards require 6.5 m+ clearance below the anchor. If clearance is less (working from a low roof, scissor-lift, or elevated platform), you need an SRL instead.
• Tower climbing / rope access — requires twin-tail lanyards, specialist positioning harnesses, and AS/NZS 4488 training.
• Confined-space entry — requires a rescue-harness configuration with retrieval winch and tripod, not a fall-arrest kit.
• Multiple simultaneous users — outfit each worker with a matched kit; never share one kit between multiple climbers on the same shift.

Compliance and inspection

Every component in the kit is individually certified to AS/NZS 1891. The kit requires pre-use visual inspection by the user and six-monthly documented inspection by a competent person under AS/NZS 1891.4. If any component is subject to a fall-arrest event, the entire kit is withdrawn — the harness webbing may be compromised and the shock pack is expended.

Standards & compliance

Kits in this range are built from AS/NZS 1891.1 (harness), AS/NZS 1891.3 (shock-absorbing lanyard), and AS/NZS 1891.4-compliant anchor components.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a kit on a house-roof renovation?

Yes — provided the anchor point is rated (15 kN single-user minimum) and the clearance below the roof edge exceeds the fall-arrest distance. For most two-storey Australian homes, clearance is marginal — consider an SRL-based kit or passive edge protection instead.

How long does a kit last?

Typical service life under AS/NZS 1891.4 is 10 years from the date of manufacture on the sewn-in label. In practice, moderate use and UV exposure may reduce this. Retire any kit with abrasion, cuts, chemical damage, or after any fall-arrest event.

Is training required to use a height-safety kit?

Yes — workers using fall-arrest equipment must be trained in its correct use, pre-use inspection, and rescue procedures. For most general-trade applications, a working-at-heights course (typically RIIWHS204E) is sufficient. Rope-access and tower-climbing require additional specialised training.

Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?

Yes — trade accounts receive 5% off RRP on harness kits. Multi-kit orders for crew outfitting qualify for volume pricing. Harness-fit-out programs with name-tagged kits also available. Apply for a trade account →