WERNER Raises the Standard for Fall Protection with System-Wide Redesign of Its Harness Portfolio

May 11, 2026

New system-wide upgrade introduces visual safety system, advanced technologies and enhanced comfort across Blue Armor™, ProForm™ and LiteFit™ harness lines, designed to improve safety, inspection and all-day wearability on the jobsite

 

Itasca, IL, May 11, 2026 – WERNER®, the global leader in ladders and manufacturer of advanced climbing and fall protection products, today announced a redesign of its fall protection harness portfolio. The new system simplifies inspection, improves harness identification and enhances all-day comfort across the jobsite. The updated lineup spans Werner’s Blue Armor™, ProForm™ and LiteFit™ harness families and introduces a unified visual safety system, upgraded materials and patented technologies designed to help professionals inspect, adjust and wear their equipment correctly every day.

“This redesign reflects how safety works on the jobsite,” said Eric Miller, Senior VP and GM, Fall Protection at Werner. “Equipment must be easy to use, easy to inspect and comfortable enough to wear all day. By combining intuitive visual safety cues with advanced technologies, we are helping professionals stay protected, while creating a more consistent and intuitive safety experience across the jobsite.”

Since entering the fall protection category in 2012, Werner has focused on solving real jobsite challenges through product innovation. Technologies such as Chair-In-The-Air™ relief handles and WebAlert™ inspectable webbing have redefined expectations for comfort, usability and post-fall safety. Patented innovations such as the Switchpoint™ Self Rescue Harness help reduce the risks associated with suspension trauma by enabling workers to transition from a secure seated position to a controlled self-rescue descent in a few simple steps.

With the 2026 redesign, Werner extends this system across its Blue Armor™, ProForm™ and LiteFit™ harness lines, creating a more unified safety experience across climbing and fall protection equipment.


A Visual Safety System Designed for the Jobsite
At the center of the redesign is Werner’s expanded visual safety system, which introduces consistent, high-visibility cues across the full harness lineup. Each harness features a unified blue-and-yellow design, along with clearly marked components and prominent feature callouts that help pros quickly identify key connection points and safety elements. Integrated colors, symbols, inspection cues and simplified labeling help users understand equipment requirements, verify proper setup and make faster decisions in dynamic work environments.

Aligned with Werner’s broader climbing portfolio, the consistent visual system creates immediate recognition across ladders and fall protection equipment, reinforcing safety through familiarity and clarity. This system-level approach supports more effective inspections and helps crews confirm proper use at a glance, reducing uncertainty and reinforcing safe behaviors across the jobsite. The visual safety system is especially valuable on multilingual jobsites and crews with varying experience levels, where fast recognition and intuitive cues help reduce confusion during setup, inspection and use.

 

Advanced Technologies and Upgraded Materials
Beyond visual enhancements, the redesigned harnesses incorporate performance upgrades built for demanding applications. New features include:

  • Advanced materials for durability and long-term wear
  • Adjustable back D-rings for improved fit
  • Enhanced padding for all-day comfort
  • Durable hardware designed for tough jobsite conditions
  • Integrated load indicators for inspection support
  • Reusable lanyard keepers for easier equipment management

Werner’s approach to fall protection is grounded in a simple reality: harnesses protect workers only when they are worn properly. Comfort and usability directly impact compliance on the jobsite. The redesigned harness line improves fit, airflow and overall ergonomics to help remove common barriers to proper use.

The redesigned harness portfolio reflects Werner’s focus on improving safety adoption through better usability, visibility and comfort. Properly fitted, clearly marked and consistently worn harnesses become more than safety equipment, they reinforce professionalism, accountability and leadership across the crew.

For more information on Werner’s redesigned fall protection harness line, visit wernerfallprotection.com.

 

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ABOUT WERNER®
WERNER, a ProDriven Global Brand, is the world leader in ladders and has a complete line of climbing products designed for working at heights. The portfolio includes ladders, attic ladders, scaffolding, pump jacks, stages, planks, stepstools, accessories and fall protection equipment including harnesses, lanyards, anchors and compliance kits. From ladders to fall protection, WERNER provides a full line of climbing equipment that is engineered to give you maximum safety, durability and productivity at every height. All WERNER products meet or exceed applicable international safety standards. For more information, visit wernerco.com.

 

ABOUT PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS
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