A harness should be immediately removed from service if there are

• A. broken fibers
• B. broken webbing
• C. leather strength components
• D. broken fibers, broken webbing, and leather strength components

Answer: (D)

Any fall-arrest harness relies on its load-bearing parts to stay strong under stress. When those parts are damaged, their ability to safely hold and distribute forces is compromised, so the harness can fail in a fall. Broken fibers mean the strands inside the straps are no longer reliable; broken webbing shows the fabric itself is compromised; and damaged leather components reduce the strength where leather is used to reinforce or connect parts. Because any one of these failures can lead to a dangerous collapse of the system, the harness must be removed from service immediately if such damage is observed. Regular checks help catch these issues before use.