@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of fall arrest harness sizing schemes",
journal="Human factors",
year="2007",
author="Hsiao, H. and Whitestone, Jennifer and Kau, Tsui-Ying",
volume="49",
number="3",
pages="447-464",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This paper evaluated harness sizing schemes and anthropometric criteria for harness design applications. BACKGROUND: Updated harness sizing systems are needed to accommodate diverse populations in the current workforce. METHOD: Three-dimensional torso scan data and human-harness interfaces from 108 women and 108 men were digitally captured. Abounding box approach was employed to quantify the effect of torso shape and size on fall harness fit. RESULTS: A logistic regression model with eight equations was developed and tested to classify more than 96% of participants to the best-fitting size. CONCLUSION: Study outcomes suggested an alternative system of two sizes for women and three sizes for men over the current four-size unisex system. In addition, thigh strap angle and back D ring location could be utilized along with current harness static fit test criteria to further enhance postfall harness fit predictions. APPLICATION: This research could help reduce the risk of worker injury resulting from poor fit, improper size selection, or failure to don the harness properly.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0018-7208",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}