Flash Hog FR / Arc Flash Full Body Harness
The Malta Dynamics Flash Hog is a full body harness engineered for linemen, utility, and industrial crews who face arc flash and fall hazards on the same job. Heat- and flame-resistant webbing pairs with dielectric overmolded alloy steel hardware to reduce electrical conductivity risk, so the worker stays protected against both an arc event and a fall from height.
It carries a dorsal back D-ring and a sternal chest D-ring for versatile tie-off, pass-through chest and leg buckles for fast donning, and visible fall indicators for quick inspection. Rated for 130 to 310 lb and tested to ANSI Z359.11-2021, OSHA 1926 and 1910, and ASTM F887-23 arc flash standards, it ships in four sizes from S-M through 3XL and weighs only 3.5 to 3.8 lb.
Who Needs This Harness
The Flash Hog is the wearable component of a personal fall arrest or restraint system, built for crews exposed to electrical arc flash energy as well as fall hazards. It suits linemen, electrical utility workers, and industrial maintenance teams who need a single harness rated for both threats. Each worker still needs a compatible connecting device, a self-retracting lifeline or an energy-absorbing lanyard, plus a rated anchorage. The harness is sized for a single user with a combined weight, including tools and clothing, of 130 to 310 lb.
Features
Arc flash rated
Built to deliver protection in electrical environments and tested to ASTM F887-23 arc flash standards for utility and industrial crews.
Dielectric hardware
Dielectric overmolded alloy steel D-rings, buckles, and adjusters reduce electrical conductivity risk at every contact point.
Flame-resistant webbing
Heat- and flame-resistant webbing withstands extreme jobsite heat without sacrificing harness strength.
Two D-ring connection points
A dorsal back D-ring for fall arrest and a sternal chest D-ring for ladder climbing and restraint give the worker versatile tie-off options.
Fast, secure donning
Pass-through chest and leg buckles speed up donning, while break-away lanyard keepers stow the connector until it is needed.
Visible fall indicators
Built-in visible fall indicators let a competent person confirm at a glance whether the harness has taken a fall and must be retired.
Technical Specifications
| Base SKU | B5000 (S-M), B5001 (L-XL), B5002 (2XL), B5003 (3XL) |
|---|---|
| Type | FR / arc flash full body harness for fall arrest and restraint |
| D-rings | Dorsal (back) and sternal (chest) |
| Worker capacity | 130 to 310 lb per user, including tools and clothing |
| Static strength | 3,600 lb maximum |
| Webbing | Heat- and flame-resistant webbing |
| Hardware | Dielectric overmolded alloy steel D-rings, buckles, and adjusters |
| Buckles | Pass-through chest buckle and pass-through leg straps |
| Fall indicators | Visible fall indicators for inspection |
| Sizes | S-M, L-XL, 2XL, 3XL (waist 26 in to 65 in by size) |
| Weight | 3.5 lb (S-M), 3.6 lb (L-XL), 3.7 lb (2XL), 3.8 lb (3XL) |
| Operating temperature | -40 F to +130 F |
| Maximum free fall | 6 ft in a personal fall arrest system |
| Compliance | ANSI Z359.11-2021; OSHA 1926 Subpart M, 1910.66, 1926.502; ASTM F887-23 |
| Declaration of Conformity | #MD3P345, Intertek ISO 17025 third-party tested |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
A harness is only one part of the system. The Flash Hog arrests a fall only when connected to a compatible energy-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline and a rated anchorage. Match every component to the same 310 lb capacity, calculate fall clearance below the work surface before tying off, and never use a harness that shows a deployed fall indicator or fails inspection.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.11-2021
ANSI/ASSP safety requirements for full body harnesses used in personal fall arrest systems.
ASTM F887-23
Standard specifications for personal climbing equipment, including arc flash performance for harnesses.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Construction fall protection, including personal fall arrest system requirements under 1926.502.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66
General industry personal fall arrest system requirements for body harnesses and connectors.
Typical Applications
Fitting Overview
Fit and use the harness per the Malta Dynamics user instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check webbing, stitching, hardware, labels, and the fall indicators before each use.
- Select the size. Match the worker to the correct size by height and waist measurement so the harness fits snugly.
- Don the harness. Step into the leg straps, bring the shoulder straps up, and connect the pass-through chest and leg buckles.
- Adjust. Tighten all straps so the dorsal D-ring sits between the shoulder blades and you can slide a flat hand under the webbing.
- Connect. Clip a compatible energy-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline to the dorsal D-ring for fall arrest, or use the sternal D-ring for climbing and restraint, then attach to a rated anchorage.
- Verify clearance. Confirm fall clearance below the work surface before work begins.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 12 months. Remove the harness from service for any of the conditions below.
- Webbing: cuts, burns, holes, fraying, paint or chemical contamination, or heat and UV damage.
- Stitching: pulled, cut, or broken threads at any load-bearing seam.
- Hardware: corrosion, pitting, nicks, cracks, or distorted D-rings, buckles, and adjusters.
- Fall indicators: any deployed or activated indicator.
- Labels: must remain legible and intact.
Retirement triggers: any fall-arrest event, a deployed fall indicator, or any damage above. A harness that has arrested a fall must be removed from service immediately and destroyed so it cannot be reused.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics Flash Hog Submittals and Documentation
Flash Hog Spec Sheet (PDF)Key features, capacity, materials, weight by size, and compliance summary. Harness User Instruction Manual (PDF)Donning, fitting, fall clearance, inspection, and warranty for Malta Dynamics harnesses. Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Conformity statement with Intertek ISO 17025 third-party test verification. Harness Inspection FormCompetent-person inspection checklist for webbing, stitching, D-Rings, and hardware.Compatible and Related Products
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- Malta C7050 50 ft Vertical Lifeline Assembly. Rope lifeline and rope grab to connect the harness to an anchor.
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