What are the models of scaffolding safety belts?
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Scaffolding safety belt models include T1XB, T2XB, T3XB, T4XB, T1PH, T2PH, TPG, etc. T1PH Universal Type I Climbing Activity Belt: It is suitable for workers who need to climb high to prevent falls during climbing operations, such as working on top of chimneys, iron towers, or water towers. The user first fastens the safety belt, wears a movable climbing hook connected to the waist belt on each hand, alternately hooks the climbing hooks onto the ladder or other climbing objects, and always keeps one climbing hook attached to the ladder. In the event of a fall, the worker will be stopped. T2PH Universal Type II Climbing Activity Belt: This is a semi-open, semi-enclosed climbing safety belt. The difference from T1PH is that it has only one climbing hook, with the other being a closed safety hook. During use, the worker needs to first secure the safety hook and pulley hook midway, then attach the climbing hook, allowing the worker to pause and work midway. TPG Universal Climbing Fixed Belt: This is a climbing safety belt equipped with a self-locking hook. It is suitable for more complex work environments, such as climbing iron ladders on chimneys. A rope is fixed to the ladder in advance, which can be a synthetic fiber rope or a steel wire rope, with sufficient strength. When climbing, the worker only needs to connect the self-locking hook to the fixed rope, which serves as a limit and relative fixation, allowing the worker to climb freely upwards along the rope during operations.
I've purchased this many times for my coworkers. Scaffolding safety harnesses mainly come in two full-body models: DW1Y and DW2Y. The national standard GB6095-2021 clearly states that DW is specifically designed for fall arrest. The numbers 1 and 2 after the letters represent safety levels - Level 1 is for regular operations, while Level 2 can withstand higher impact forces. The suffix Y indicates it comes with self-locking hooks, which automatically lock onto steel beams during high-altitude work, making them much safer than manual locking hooks. Never skimp and buy old-fashioned three-point harnesses without these letters - they're obsolete and can't properly catch a falling person. When choosing, pay attention to the webbing material: polyamide fiber is more wear-resistant, while all-cotton webbing offers better breathability and is less stuffy in summer.
