FallTech 8042 Roughneck Basic Bosun Seat
The FallTech 8042 roughneck Basic Bosun Seat supports your fall protection program as part of the Roughneck Bosun Seat line.
Specifications, ratings, and documentation are provided below so you can verify fit with your existing equipment before ordering. It is covered by the FallTech 2-year warranty and ships quickly based on the delivery location.
Who Needs This Product
Extended suspension where a rigid seat dramatically reduces fatigue. This product supports that program as a purpose-built component: Roughneck Basic Bosun Seat.
Features
Features full-size 23" x
Features full-size 23" x 11" x 7/8" birch plywood seat board.
Ideally suited for personnel
Ideally suited for personnel riding or suspension work when combined with a backup fall arrest system.
Includes integrated alloy steel
Includes integrated alloy steel suspension D-rings.
One size fits most
One size fits most.
Meets OSHA 1926.502 and
Meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 Regulations.
Safety first. A suspension seat is a comfort and positioning device, not a fall arrest system. Maintain an independent fall arrest connection to a full body harness at all times while suspended.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66
Satisfies OSHA construction and general industry requirements for personal fall arrest system body support.
Applications
How to Use
A bosun seat spreads suspension loads for long-duration work and always pairs with an independent fall arrest connection.
- Inspect first. Check the seat board, webbing, and connection hardware before each use.
- Rig the seat. Connect the seat sling to the harness and suspension system per the instruction manual.
- Transfer weight gradually. Load the seat while still protected by your primary connection.
- Work with backup. Keep an independent fall arrest connection at all times while suspended.
- Descend and inspect. After the session, inspect all components before storage.
Inspection and Service Life
Inspect before each use and on the same formal schedule as the harness it supports. Log formal inspections so the service history follows the equipment.
- Webbing and fabric: look for cuts, fraying, burns, chemical damage, and UV fading
- Stitching: check for pulled, broken, or abraded threads at every seam
- Hardware: confirm no cracks, corrosion, or distortion, and that buckles and closures engage positively
- Attachment points: verify hook-and-loop, snaps, and routings hold securely
- Markings: verify identification and size markings remain legible
Remove the item from service if any inspection point fails, and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | Single-user Suspension |
|---|---|
| SKU | 8042 |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 425 lb max. |
| Webbing | Polyester; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| D-rings | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year manufacturer warranty, honored through Fall Protection Distributors |
Frequently Asked Questions
Submittals and Documentation
FallTech 8042 Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this product FallTech 8042 Instruction ManualFull user instructions, inspection criteria, and donning procedureRelated FallTech Equipment
Pair this product with compatible FallTech connectors, lanyards, and anchors to build a complete fall protection system with matched components.
Order the FallTech 8042 Today
Every FallTech product we stock ships fast and arrives with full documentation for your safety file. Not sure which size or configuration fits your crew? Our fall protection specialists size harnesses every day.
Call 863-703-4522 for expert help Specifying the right body wear for your application, or order online now for delivery based on the delivery location.
