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- Ms Miller Fall Harness for Women
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- Front and Back of Ms Miller Fall Harness for Women
Fortunately, there is one harness available for women. Introduced by Miller Fall Protection (Sperian) in 1998, the Ms. Miller is the ONLY full-body harness on the market specifically designed to fit women. It was designed by two female engineers and is quite different than standard men’s fall protection harnesses. The Ms. Miller is modeled after a rock climber’s harness.
Keep in mind two major differences of the female body are the chest and pelvic areas. The Ms. Miller design addresses both of these differences quite adequately and is offered in a variety of sizes from XXSmall to XXLarge based on height, weight and waist measurements. In lieu of a cross chest style harness, this uniquely designed harness keeps shoulder straps at the side and away from the chest.
Though men have inquired about the comfort of this harness for them, the Ms. Miller is not recommended for men, as it is specifically designed for a woman’s body, particularly in the hip and pelvic area. As such, it distributes fall forces much differently than standard (men’s) harnesses. Support straps were added to the front of the harness connecting the leg straps to the waist strap. This reduces the outward forces or spread eagle, wishbone effect. In addition, the waist pad and leg pads relieve stress on the lower back.
The Ms. Miller meets ANSI A10.32, Z359.1 and CZA Z259.10-06 specifications.
FAQ: Provided by Miller Fall Protection’s Tech Support
Q1: Are all other harnesses dangerous for women? No. However they may not fit as well and may not have the features to eliminate stress on the lower hip/back area during a fall.
Q2: Is it easy to put on the Ms. Miller? Yes! Very Easy! Step through waist, raise shoulder straps, buckle the legs and chest straps. The leg straps utilize offset slotted mating buckles and the shoulder straps use friction buckles.
Q3: Where should the chest straps be worn? What is the recommended location? The chest strap should be in the mid chest area, the same as recommended for other harnesses. Use the chest strap to keep shoulder straps on shoulders – do not over tighten (adjust to shorten). Shoulder straps should stay at sides rather than coming up front of the torso.
I’m pleased to see that there is a harness that fits properly but, what I was really looking for was a safety harness that was safe and fashionable. I have to were one every day at work and I would definatly spend the money to have a hot pink or lepord print harness. Any way see what you can do. thanks
Sarah – Thanks so much for the input. As a matter of fact, we are researching a new pink harness that has recently “hit” the market. As far as I know it is a man’s styled harness but the webbing is a hot pink! Stay tuned, as it will take some time to research it for compliance, and to get it to our shelves. Thanks again! – Terri, Owner of CharmandHammer.com
If you need test subjects I work at UPS-SCS and there are hundreds of us ladies that would love the new hot Pink harnesses. Pick me first!! I want that harness I need that harness! (like yesterday) I look forward to your reply.
I’ll see what I can do!! And I will definitely keep you and your co-workers in mind for future product evaluations!!
I’m not so crazy about hot pink, unless it was magenta. A leopard print harness would be awesome. As the colors involved are often “safety” colors, immediately visible to the eye, perhaps, an animal print that’s hot pink and black would be suitable!!