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3M Protecta Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness

Protecta

3M Protecta Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness

$123.00
1161207

Description

  • SRL adapter plus integrated trauma straps and lanyard keepers.
  • Back and side D-rings support positioning
  • Foam hip pad with mesh adds comfort.
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Protecta Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness

3M™ Protecta® P200 Safety Harness is designed to help provide industrial workers with optimal comfort and support, including features such as a web SRL adapter for a fast, simple attachment of personal self-retracting lifelines (SRLs). In addition, each harness features built-in lanyard keepers to reduce the potential for accidental entanglements, ensuring workers with reliable fall protection. 3M™ Protecta® P200 Safety Harness is available in a wide range of vest-style configurations to help keep professionals safe and secure while on the job.

3M™ Protecta® P200 Safety Harness features moisture-wicking, breathable, back-padding material to help keep workers comfortable in even the harshest environments. It is highly adjustable to fit various body types with corrosion-resistant back and side D-rings and tongue buckle leg straps. The durable polyester web construction and comfort padding on the hip, shoulder, and back helps make this harness lightweight yet comfortable for longer wear. 3M™ Protecta® P200 Safety Harness is designed to support the worker’s body weight, clothing, tools, and other accessories while on the job. 3M™ Protecta® P200 Safety Harness features an ergonomic design, impact indicators, serial numbers, steel hardware, and different options for specialized needs and budgets.

Meets or Exceeds ANSI Z359.11, OSHA 1926.502

 Features and Specs:

  • All Protecta Harnesses now include low-profile suspension trauma straps integrated between harness webbing
  • Replaces Manufacturer Part Number 1191482 and 1191289
  • Easy-link web adapter enables fast and easy attachment of personal self-retracting lifelines and keeps the D-ring available for lanyards, overhead SRLs or rescue devices
  • Fixed D-ring reduces the need for readjustment throughout the workday
  • Specifically designed for added comfort
  • Moisture-wicking, breathable back padding with soft edging for added comfort
  • Foam hip pad with mesh provides extra comfort and breathability
  • Durable and sturdy belt for tool bag-carrying convenience
  • Auto-resetting lanyard keepers for fast and easy parking of snap hooks and carabiners
  • Impact indicators make it easy to inspect the harness for prior damaging impact loads
  • Protected labels for long-term identification and inspection
  • Back and Side D-Rings, Back/Hip Padding, Tongue-Buckle Leg Connection, Pass-Through Chest Connection
  • Weight capacity: 420 lbs.

For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use 

Disclaimer: 3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use. Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice. Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage. For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert. For additional product information, visit www.3M.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 3M Protecta Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness a good affordable choice for construction and positioning work?

Yes. The 3M Protecta (P200) Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness is a budget-friendly comfort harness for construction and work positioning, with a back (dorsal) D-ring for fall arrest plus side D-rings for positioning. It adds moisture-wicking back padding and a foam hip pad for comfort, integrated suspension trauma straps, and a web SRL adapter. It meets ANSI Z359.11 and OSHA 1926.502, supports up to 420 lb (190 kg), comes in sizes S–2XL, and ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products.

What safety standards does the 3M Protecta P200 positioning harness meet?

The 3M Protecta Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness (P200) meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.11 (the standard for full-body harnesses) and OSHA 1926.502 (construction fall protection). It is rated to a 420 lb (190 kg) capacity and is intended for industrial and occupational use only.

What are the D-rings on the 3M Protecta P200 positioning harness used for?

The 3M Protecta P200 has zinc-plated steel D-rings in two locations: a back (dorsal) D-ring and two side (hip) D-rings. The back D-ring is the fall-arrest attachment — it's a fixed dorsal D-ring that reduces readjustment, and it's where you connect your SRL or shock-absorbing lanyard. The side D-rings are for work positioning only (used as a pair with a positioning lanyard) or restraint, and must never be used for fall arrest.

What is the web SRL adapter (easy-link) on the 3M Protecta P200 harness?

The web SRL adapter (easy-link) on the 3M Protecta P200 is a built-in webbing loop that lets you quickly attach a personal self-retracting lifeline (pSRL) to the harness. Because the pSRL connects to the adapter, the dorsal D-ring stays free for a lanyard, an overhead SRL, or a rescue device — so you can use a personal SRL without giving up your main back connection point.

What are the integrated trauma straps on the 3M Protecta P200 harness?

The 3M Protecta P200 has integrated low-profile suspension trauma straps built in between the harness webbing. After a fall, while a worker is suspended and awaiting rescue, they can deploy these straps to stand on and relieve pressure on the legs, helping reduce the risk of suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance). Being integrated and low-profile, they stay out of the way during normal work.

What sizes and weight capacity does the 3M Protecta P200 harness come in?

The 3M Protecta Black Comfort Construction Style Positioning Harness has a 420 lb (190 kg) weight capacity and comes in four sizes — S, M/L, XL, and 2XL — with a size-specific part number (for example, 1161205 is the Medium/Large). The harness itself is lightweight, around 5.6 lb in the Medium/Large size.

Is the 3M Protecta P200 harness comfortable for all-day construction work?

Yes. The 3M Protecta P200 is the "Comfort" construction harness, with moisture-wicking, breathable back padding with soft edging and a foam hip pad with mesh for extra comfort and breathability. Its durable polyester webbing and padding on the hip, shoulder, and back help make it comfortable for longer wear, and the sturdy belt supports carrying a tool bag.

What is the 3M Protecta P200 harness made of, and what buckles does it use?

The 3M Protecta P200 is built with durable polyester webbing and zinc-plated steel hardware, including the D-rings and buckles. It uses a pass-through chest connection and tongue-buckle leg straps, which are simple, economical, and highly adjustable. The steel hardware keeps costs down compared with premium aluminum-hardware harnesses while remaining rugged and corrosion-resistant.

Can the side D-rings on the 3M Protecta P200 harness be used for fall arrest?

No. On the 3M Protecta P200, the side (hip) D-rings are for work positioning and restraint only — used as a pair with a positioning lanyard to hold you in place for hands-free work — and must never be used to arrest a fall. For fall arrest, always connect to the back (dorsal) D-ring. Using side D-rings for fall arrest is unsafe and not permitted under ANSI/OSHA fall-protection practice.

How does the 3M Protecta P200 harness compare to a premium harness like the 3M DBI-SALA X300?

Both are full-body construction/positioning harnesses with back and side D-rings, rated to 420 lb and meeting ANSI Z359.11. The Protecta P200 is the value line: durable polyester webbing, zinc-plated steel hardware, a pass-through chest and tongue-buckle legs, and a fixed dorsal D-ring — reliable protection at a lower price. The premium DBI-SALA X300 (ExoFit) steps up to lightweight aluminum hardware, auto-locking quick-connect buckles, and a stand-up dorsal D-ring for faster, more comfortable use. Choose the P200 to control cost, or the X300 for premium comfort and hardware.

What inspection and lanyard-management features does the 3M Protecta P200 harness have, and does it ship free?

The 3M Protecta P200 has auto-resetting lanyard keepers for fast, easy parking of snap hooks and carabiners, plus impact indicators that make it easy to inspect the harness for prior fall loads, along with serial numbers and protected labels for long-term identification and inspection. It ships with free shipping from Industrial Safety Products and is intended for industrial and occupational use only.