FallTech 7042 Journeyman 6D Tower Climber Harness

Description

FallTech Journeyman Tower Climber

FallTech 7042 Journeyman 6D Tower Climber Full Body Harness

The FallTech 7042 is a Journeyman 6D Tower Climber Full Body Harness with dorsal, hip, sternal, and suspension D-rings plus an integrated soft-sling suspension and positioning seat. A vented, padded hard-shell shoulder yoke and 6 inch waist support positioning pad carry the load of long tower days.

It meets ANSI Z359.11-2014 and OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140, with CSA Z259.10-2018 coverage documented in declaration BC1019011a, and includes a fully adjustable suspension trauma relief system. It is available in Small and XL sizes. Every unit ships with the full FallTech documentation package, linked below for your safety submittals.

3,600 lbStatic Strength Minimum130 to 310 lbANSI User Capacity130 to 425 lbOSHA User Capacity6 D-RingsDorsal, Hip, Sternal, Suspension5,000 lb webPolyester Webbing Strength2 SizesSmall and XL6 in PadWaist Support Positioning9 GrommetsTongue Buckle Leg Positions

Who Needs This Product

Telecom, broadcast, and wind tower climbers who spend hours in suspension and positioning. Six D-rings cover fall arrest, climbing, positioning, and seat suspension, and the integrated soft-sling seat takes the load off the legs during long work sessions at elevation.

Features

Six D-ring configuration

Dorsal, hip, sternal, and suspension D-rings cover fall arrest, ladder climbing, work positioning, and seat suspension from one harness.

Integrated soft-sling seat

The integrated soft-sling suspension and positioning seat supports extended hanging work without a separate bosun chair.

Vented hard-shell shoulder yoke

The integral vented and padded hard-shell shoulder yoke plus a 6 inch waist support positioning pad provide all-day comfort.

Paired lanyard parking keepers

Paired lanyard parking keepers provide balanced storage for lanyards and personal SRLs while you climb.

9-position tongue buckle legs

Tongue buckle legs are uniquely equipped with 9 grommeted adjustment positions for a wider range of fit.

Suspension trauma relief included

A fully adjustable suspension trauma relief system ships with the harness for post-fall suspension safety.

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Safety first. A full body harness is only one part of a personal fall arrest system. Verify anchorage strength, connector compatibility, and fall clearance before work begins, and never use a harness that has arrested a fall until a competent person removes it from service. When calculating minimum required fall clearance, the FallTech manual adds 1.5 ft for harness stretch and D-ring shift during arrest.

Compliance Standards

ANSI Z359.11-2014

Meets the ANSI/ASSP standard for full body harnesses per declaration of conformity B0917012a.

OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140

Satisfies OSHA construction and general industry requirements for personal fall arrest system body support.

CSA Z259.10-2018

CSA declaration BC1019011a documents Z259.10-2018 conformity for the 7042 in all offered sizes.

Applications

Telecom tower workClimbers spending hours in suspension on monopoles, guyed towers, and self-supporters.Broadcast tower maintenanceAntenna and line crews who need positioning plus a suspension seat.Wind energy workTechs transitioning between ladder climbing, positioning, and suspended tasks.Utility transmission structuresCrews positioning on lattice steel with hip D-rings and a positioning lanyard.Stack and chimney workIndustrial climbers who alternate between climbing and seated suspension.Rope-supported inspectionInspectors who need a seat and multiple rated connection points aloft.

How to Use

Donning a full body harness takes less than a minute once the straps are adjusted to your body.

1. Inspect first. Check webbing, stitching, D-rings, and buckles for damage before every use. Remove the harness from service if you find cuts, burns, or deformed hardware.
2. Don the harness. Hold the dorsal D-ring, shake the harness so the straps fall free, and slip it on like a jacket.
3. Close and adjust. Connect the chest and leg closures, then adjust the torso so the dorsal D-ring sits between the shoulder blades.
4. Check the fit. You should be able to slide a flat hand, but not a fist, under the leg straps. Tuck loose strap ends into the keepers.
5. Connect and verify. Attach your lanyard or SRL to the correct D-ring for the task, and verify anchorage and clearance based on the delivery location of the work.

Inspection and Service Life

OSHA requires personal fall protection to be inspected before each use, and ANSI Z359.11 adds a formal inspection by a competent person at least annually. Log formal inspections so the service history follows the harness.

• Webbing: look for cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, chemical damage, and UV fading along every strap
• Stitching: check for pulled, broken, or abraded threads, especially at load-bearing junctions
• D-rings and hardware: confirm no cracks, sharp edges, corrosion, or distortion, and that buckles engage positively
• Labels: verify the label pack is present and legible, including the date of first use
• Load indicators: confirm the fall arrest indicator has not deployed

Retire the harness immediately if it has arrested a fall, if any inspection point fails, or if the label is missing or unreadable. Cut the webbing on retired units and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.

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Technical Specifications

Type	Belted Full Body Harness with Suspension Seat
SKU	7042
Family	Journeyman Tower Climber
D-Rings	6 (Dorsal, Hip, Sternal, Suspension)
Closures	Tongue Buckle Legs and Quick-connect Chest
Webbing	Polyester; 5,000 lb min. static strength
D-Ring Hardware	Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength
Buckles and Adjusters	Plated alloy steel; 3,372 lb min. static strength
Static Strength	3,600 lb min.
ANSI User Capacity	130 to 310 lb max.
OSHA User Capacity	130 to 425 lb max.
Standards	ANSI Z359.11-2014; OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140; CSA Z259.10-2018
Available Configurations	7042S (Small), 7042XL (XL)
Warranty	FallTech 2-year manufacturer warranty, honored through Fall Protection Distributors

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes does the 7042 come in?The 7042 is currently available in 2 size options: Small and XL. Use the FallTech harness sizing chart in the submittals section to match chest, waist, and thigh measurements before ordering, and confirm fit by adjusting the harness to your body before first use.What standards does the 7042 meet?The 7042 complies with ANSI Z359.11-2014 per declaration of conformity B0917012a and OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140. CSA Z259.10-2018 conformity is documented in declaration BC1019011a, which lists both offered sizes.How many D-rings does the 7042 have and what is each one for?The 7042 has 6 D-rings: dorsal for fall arrest, sternal for ladder climbing systems, two hip rings for work positioning, and two suspension rings that carry the integrated soft-sling seat for suspended work.What is the weight capacity of the 7042?The ANSI user capacity is 130 to 310 lb max. and the OSHA user capacity is 130 to 425 lb max., including the worker, clothing, and tools. Static strength of the harness is 3,600 lb min.Does the 7042 include a seat?Yes. The 7042 features an integrated soft-sling suspension and positioning seat connected to the suspension D-rings, plus a fully adjustable suspension trauma relief system for post-fall safety.How often does the 7042 need to be inspected?OSHA requires an inspection before each use, and ANSI Z359.11 calls for a formal inspection by a competent person at least annually. Retire the harness immediately if it arrests a fall or fails any inspection point.When should I replace the 7042?FallTech does not impose a fixed shelf life; service life is determined by inspection. Replace the harness after any fall arrest event, when webbing shows cuts, burns, or heavy abrasion, when hardware is damaged, or when the label is no longer legible.

Submittals and Documentation

FallTech 7042 Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this productFallTech 7042 Instruction ManualFull user instructions, inspection criteria, and donning procedureFallTech 7042 Declaration of Conformity (ANSI)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to ANSI Z359.11-2014FallTech 7042 Declaration of Conformity (CSA)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to CSA Z259.10-2018FallTech 7042 Sizing ChartFallTech harness sizing chart for chest, waist, and thigh measurements

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Pair this product with compatible FallTech connectors, lanyards, and anchors to build a complete fall protection system with matched components.

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