Height safety leader, Guardian, announced its new range of Defender Harnesses at World of Concrete 2026, marking the next evolution of Guardian’s user-driven approach to height safety. Built to earn trust on the job site, the Defender range was created to support the realities of work at height where performance, comfort, and confidence matter every day.

Developed through extensive collaboration with experienced construction professionals, the Defender Harness lineup reflects the insights, challenges, and expectations of the workers who rely on fall protection every day. Designed with a tailored, multi-level approach, the Defender range delivers the performance, comfort, and innovation demanded on any job site. The result is a harness line that is engineered with purpose, built around the people who wear it, and that performs without compromise.

“From the beginning, the Defender Harness was shaped by direct input from the workers who wear it,” said Sean Wirth, Senior Product Manager at Guardian. “By listening closely and validating design choices in real job site working conditions, we were able to create a harness line that truly reflects our Built Around You positioning—designed to support comfort, mobility, and performance throughout the workday.”

Defender: A versatile, job site ready harness designed to deliver reliable performance and everyday comfort across a wide range of applications. 

Defender Ultra: Enhanced comfort and adjustability for greater flexibility and support during long and demanding work days. 

Defender Ultra+: A premium harness offering advanced mobility and comfort for complex tasks and high-demand environments.  

Defender harnesses are now available for pre-order through supporting Guardian distribution partners, with shipments beginning in March 2026. 

Guardian
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