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The standards which harnesses have to comply with depend on where and how they are to be used.

Holding harness in accordance with EN 358
To keep the user in the working position and to hold him back in areas where there is a risk of falling (e.g. when working on flat roofs). The holding eyelets are normally on the side in the area of the pelvic bone.

Safety harness in accordance with EN 361
For the protection in fall-threatened areas and for catching of falls (e.g., at work on towers, masts, buildings). The attachment points are in the back between the scapulas (dorsal) or in the breast area (sternal).

Safety harnesses for use in climbing protection in accordance
with EN 361 in conjunction with EN 353-1
For the protection in fall-threatened areas and for catching of falls in connection with fall arrest devices on fixed guidance – guided rail or cable systems (e.g. at work on towers or masts). The climbing D-ring usually is fixed to the lap strap, centric
before the body.

Sitting harness in accordance with EN 813
To keep the user in a sitting working position when hanging freely. Sitting harness eyelets are as close as possible to the body's centre of gravity

Rescue harness/loop in accordance with EN 1497/1498
Harnesses and loops for rescuing people. Various models and designs for different rescue situations.