FallTech 8021FN Roughneck 4D Derrick Belted Full Body Harness
The FallTech 8021FN is a Roughneck 4D Derrick Belted Full Body Harness built for drilling rigs, with a unique arrangement of dorsal, sternal, dorsal extension, and restraint D-rings for user device transition and restraint applications. The integral padded shoulder yoke, hip-to-seat leg pads, and 5 inch waist support pad keep derrickhands comfortable.
It meets ANSI Z359.11-2014 and OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140 per declaration of conformity B0517115, includes an integrated adjustable suspension trauma relief system, and is available in 6 sizes from Small to 3X. Paired seat fastening buckles accept the FallTech 8045 positioning seat. Every unit ships with the full FallTech documentation package, linked below for your safety submittals.

Who Needs This Product
Derrickhands and rig crews working the monkey board and derrick structures. The dorsal extension D-ring keeps the arrest connection reachable during device transitions, the restraint D-ring anchors board restraint lines, and the seat fastening buckles accept a positioning seat for suspended work. Pair it with the 8031 belly belt for pipe positioning.
Features
Derrick D-ring arrangement
A unique arrangement of dorsal, sternal, dorsal extension, and restraint D-rings supports device transition and restraint applications on the rig.
Padded yoke and waist support
The integral padded shoulder yoke, hip-to-seat leg pads, and 5 inch waist support pad provide breathable comfort through long towers.
Seat fastening buckles
Paired seat fastening buckles accept the FallTech 8045 positioning seat for suspended work without a separate rigging step.
Suspension trauma relief included
An integrated adjustable suspension trauma relief system ships on the harness for post-fall suspension safety.
Visual connection indicators
The quick-connect chest buckle features visual indicators showing positive connection before you climb.
9-position tongue buckle legs
Tongue buckle legs are uniquely equipped with 9 grommeted adjustment positions for a wider range of fit.
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 B0517115, which lists all six sizes.
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Satisfies OSHA construction and general industry requirements for personal fall arrest system body support.
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 |
|---|---|
| SKU | 8021FN |
| Family | Roughneck |
| D-Rings | 4 (Dorsal, Sternal, Dorsal Extension, Restraint) |
| 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 |
| Available Configurations | 8021FNS (Small), 8021FNM (Medium), 8021FNL (Large), 8021FNXL (XL), 8021FN2X (2X), 8021FN3X (3X) |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year manufacturer warranty, honored through Fall Protection Distributors |
Frequently Asked Questions
Submittals and Documentation
FallTech 8021FN Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this product FallTech 8021FN Instruction ManualFull user instructions, inspection criteria, and donning procedure FallTech 8021FN Declaration of Conformity (ANSI)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to ANSI Z359.11-2014 FallTech 8021FN Sizing ChartFallTech harness sizing chart for chest, waist, and thigh measurementsRelated FallTech Equipment
- FallTech 8021 Roughneck 4D Derrick Bosun Belted Harness
- FallTech 8006S Roughneck 3D Derrick Non-belted Harness
- FallTech 8026X Roughneck 5D Derrick Cross-over Belted Harness
Pair this product with compatible FallTech connectors, lanyards, and anchors to build a complete fall protection system with matched components.
Order the FallTech 8021FN Today
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