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.

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.
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
How to Use
Donning a full body harness takes less than a minute once the straps are adjusted to your body.
- 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.
- Don the harness. Hold the dorsal D-ring, shake the harness so the straps fall free, and slip it on like a jacket.
- Close and adjust. Connect the chest and leg closures, then adjust the torso so the dorsal D-ring sits between the shoulder blades.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Submittals and Documentation
FallTech 7042 Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this product FallTech 7042 Instruction ManualFull user instructions, inspection criteria, and donning procedure FallTech 7042 Declaration of Conformity (ANSI)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to ANSI Z359.11-2014 FallTech 7042 Declaration of Conformity (CSA)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to CSA Z259.10-2018 FallTech 7042 Sizing ChartFallTech harness sizing chart for chest, waist, and thigh measurementsRelated FallTech Equipment
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Pair this product with compatible FallTech connectors, lanyards, and anchors to build a complete fall protection system with matched components.
Order the FallTech 7042 Today
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