Q:- What type of safety equipment does Sahas.com sell?

A:- Sahas.com is a dedicated height safety and fall protection equipment store based in Ghaziabad, India. Our catalogue includes Harnesses (sit harnesses, full body harnesses, specialized and adventure harnesses), Connectors (carabiners, hooks and pulleys, fall arresters, ascenders and descenders), Ropes and Cords (static ropes in 8mm, 10.5mm, and 12mm), Anchors and Supports, Safety Helmets, Safety Nets, and complete Safety Kits. We carry top global brands including PETZL, EDELRID, C.A.M.P, Climbing Technology, NRS, TruBlue IQ+, SIMOND, Fusion, Sagos, Eurolivin, and our own SAHAS brand.

Q:-Are the brands on Sahas.com genuine and authorized?

A:- Yes. All products are 100% genuine and sourced through authorized distribution channels. We have products from PETZL (France), EDELRID (Germany), C.A.M.P (Italy), Climbing Technology (Italy), NRS (USA), TruBlue IQ+ (USA), SIMOND, and more. Every product ships with original manufacturer documentation, certification labels, and warranty. You can verify product authenticity using the batch code printed on the certification label.

Q:- What is the difference between a sit harness and a full body harness?

A:- A sit harness wraps around the waist and thighs only. It is suited for rock climbing, rappelling, rope access, and work positioning where falls are controlled and brief. It is lighter and easier to put on, but does not keep the wearer upright after a free fall.

A full body harness includes both chest and leg straps with front and dorsal D-ring attachment points. It is mandatory for industrial fall arrest work because it distributes fall forces across the shoulders, chest, and thighs, keeps the wearer upright after a fall, and significantly reduces the risk of suspension trauma. Indian Standard IS 3521 and EN 361 require full body harnesses for all fall arrest situations on construction sites, rooftops, and telecom towers.

Q:- What is the difference between static and dynamic ropes?

A:- Static ropes have less than 5% elongation and are used for industrial rope access, rappelling, rescue operations, and rigging. They offer precise control and are the correct choice for all industrial height safety work. Sahas.com stocks static ropes in 8mm, 10.5mm, and 12mm diameters.

Dynamic ropes have up to 35% elongation and are designed specifically for lead climbing. Their stretch absorbs the energy of a fall, but they must never be used as industrial fall arrest lanyards. For all work-at-height applications.

Q:-What is a fall arrester (SPD) and when is it required?

A:- A Self-Retracting Device (SRD or SPD) pays out lifeline as a worker moves and locks instantly — within milliseconds — the moment a fall begins, limiting free-fall distance to just a few centimetres. You need an SPD whenever workers operate on scaffolding, rooftops, telecom towers, or wind turbines, wherever frequent movement makes fixed lanyards impractical, or wherever the Indian Factories Act or site safety rules mandate secondary fall arrest. Sahas.com stocks certified SPDs and TruBlue IQ+ auto-belay systems compatible with vertical lifelines and horizontal rail systems.

Q:- When should I retire or replace my safety harness?

A:- Retire your harness immediately if it has been involved in a fall arrest event, because internal damage may not be visible. Also retire it if the webbing shows cuts, fraying, burns, or chemical discoloration, if buckles, D-rings, or stitching are bent, cracked, or worn, if the harness has exceeded its service life (typically 10 years from the manufacture date, as shown on the label), or if labels are missing or unreadable. Always inspect your harness before every shift. Annual inspection by a certified safety professional is also strongly recommended.

Q:- What is suspension trauma and how do full body harnesses prevent it?

A:- Suspension trauma, also called harness hang syndrome, occurs when a worker hangs motionless after a fall. The leg straps compress veins in the thighs, blocking blood from returning to the heart — this can become fatal within 15 to 30 minutes even if the worker is otherwise uninjured.

Full body harnesses with dorsal and sternal D-ring attachment points distribute the load properly across the body, keep the wearer upright, and reduce femoral vein compression compared to sit harnesses. Always have a rescue plan in place before any work begins at height. A full body harness combined with prompt rescue is the gold standard.

Q:- What is a work positioning belt and how is it different from a fall arrest harness?

A:- A work positioning belt, also called a sit belt or lineman belt, is designed to support a worker in a stationary hands-free position against a structure — for example, a utility worker leaning back against a pole. It is not designed to stop a free fall. A fall arrest full body harness, on the other hand, is designed specifically to catch and stop a falling worker. Indian safety regulations and IS 3521 require that workers at height always use a full body fall arrest harness as primary protection. A work positioning belt may be used in addition to a harness for comfort and hands-free positioning, but never as a replacement.

Q:- What is a specialized harness and who needs one?

A:- Specialized harnesses are engineered for specific activities that standard sit or full body harnesses are not designed for. Examples include tree surgeon harnesses for arborists that allow extended suspension comfort, zip line and adventure park harnesses built for repeated belay and auto-belay use, trampoline harnesses for indoor adventure centres, rescue harnesses for emergency responders, and confined space harnesses for working in tanks, silos, and underground chambers. Sahas.com stocks specialized harnesses including the Sahas Zip Fly Superman Harness for adventure parks and Trampoline Harnesses with J-Hook buckles.

Q:- Can one harness be shared between multiple workers on a job site?

A:- No. Safety harnesses must not be shared between workers for two critical reasons. First, each harness must be fitted and adjusted to the individual wearer — an incorrectly sized harness can fail to arrest a fall properly or cause injury. Second, a harness that has been involved in a fall, even one that appears undamaged, must be immediately withdrawn from service. If a shared harness was used during a fall and the incident was not reported, the next worker is unknowingly using compromised equipment. Every worker operating at height must have their own personal harness that is inspected, fitted, and maintained individually.

Q:- What types of carabiners does Sahas.com sell and how do I choose the right one?

A:- Sahas.com stocks a range of carabiners certified to EN 362 from brands including PETZL, EDELRID, and C.A.M.P. The main types are oval carabiners, which are stable and ideal for pulleys and aid climbing; D-shaped carabiners, which are strong and lightweight for general use; locking carabiners with screw gate or twist-lock mechanisms, which are mandatory for all life safety connections; and HMS or pear-shaped carabiners, which are designed for use with a belay device or Italian hitch. For industrial fall protection, always use a certified locking carabiner. Never use a non-locking carabiner as a primary life safety connector.

Q:- What is an ascender and a descender and when are they used?

A:- An ascender is a mechanical device that grips a rope when loaded from below and slides freely upward when released, allowing a worker to climb a fixed rope without slipping back. They are used in rope access, rescue, caving, and industrial vertical work. A descender is a friction device that controls the speed of descent on a rope, allowing a worker to rappel in a controlled manner. Examples include figure-8 devices, rack devices, and auto-locking descenders such as the PETZL STOP. Sahas.com stocks certified ascenders and descenders from PETZL, EDELRID, and Climbing Technology suitable for both industrial and adventure applications.