Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Level 1 Practice Test

In rope access, you must wear a full-body harness. Its design with both leg loops and shoulder straps distributes fall-forces safely across the hips, thighs, and upper body, and provides secure attachment points (like dorsal and sometimes ventral D-rings) for ropes and lanyards. A waist belt alone lacks leg support and concentrates loads in the abdomen and spine, which is unsafe in a fall and can allow the body to slip out of the harness. A chest-only harness or a seat-type setup also doesn’t provide the necessary full-body load distribution and secure attachment points for rope access work. So, the correct choice is a full-body harness.