Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993)

All safety equipment used to secure and transport people shall be certified by a manufacturer that such equipment is fit for the purpose it is being used for.

All custom made safety equipment shall be tested and certified by Professional engineer.

Harnesses must be of the sit/waist or full body harness type.

Chest harnesses are only to be used together and in conjunction with a waist harness as an additional means of ensuring that a person remains in an upright position.

The use of safety helmets and other Personal Protective Equipment shall be used when required to do so, based on a site specific risk assessment.