To Quick and a couple of others.........be careful what you wish for. It would be easier to enforce a law against using tree stands than enforcing wearing a safety harness.

By the way, though a safety harness will keep you from falling you can still pass out and die within minutes if you don't stay calm and know what to do if suspended by a harness. Check out this link:

http://www.cdc.gov/eLCOSH/docs/d0500/d000568/d000568.html