Javelina Full Body Harness
The Malta Dynamics Javelina is a full body harness built as the economy workhorse of a personal fall arrest system. It pairs quick-connect chest buckles for fast, repeatable donning with tongue-and-buckle leg straps for a dialed-in fit, and a single aluminum dorsal D-ring positions the worker upright if a fall is arrested. One-piece webbing construction keeps the harness from shifting on the body through a long day on the roof.
Rated for a 130 to 310 lb worker capacity including tools, the Javelina is built from high-tenacity polyester webbing with aluminum hardware and is tested to ANSI Z359.11-2021. It carries an impact fall indicator, dual break-away lanyard keepers, and a deluxe label protector, and is offered in four sizes from S-M through 3XL.
Who Needs This Product
The Javelina is a full body harness, the wearable attachment element of a personal fall arrest system. It gives each worker a single dorsal D-ring to clip a connecting device to, but it is only one part of a complete system: the worker also needs an anchorage connector and a self-retracting lifeline or an energy-absorbing lanyard. The Javelina is the economy choice for general construction, roofing, and crews that need OSHA-compliant fall arrest gear in volume without paying for padded-comfort or positioning features they will not use.
Features
Quick connect chest buckles
Quick-connect chest fasteners let a worker click in and set the same fit every time, so getting in and out of the harness is fast.
Tongue and buckle legs
Tongue-and-buckle leg straps with metal grommets adjust to a precise, repeatable fit and hold it without slipping.
Aluminum dorsal D-ring
A single aluminum back D-ring is the fall-arrest attachment point and keeps the worker upright if a fall is arrested.
One-piece construction
The harness is built as one continuous piece of webbing, so it stays in place on the body and will not shift through the workday.
Impact fall indicator
A built-in impact indicator gives a competent person a clear visual cue that the harness has taken a fall and must be retired.
Break-away lanyard keepers
Dual break-away lanyard keepers hold a lanyard out of the way while working and release cleanly under load.
Technical Specifications
| Base SKU | B4300 (S-M), B4301 (L-XL), B4302 (2XL), B4303 (3XL) |
|---|---|
| Type | Full body harness, economy class, for personal fall arrest |
| Worker capacity | 130 to 310 lb per user, including tools and equipment |
| Attachment element | 1 dorsal (back) D-ring for fall arrest |
| Chest connection | Quick-connect buckles |
| Leg connection | Tongue-and-buckle straps with metal grommets |
| Webbing | High-tenacity polyester |
| Hardware | Aluminum D-ring, buckles, and adjusters |
| Maximum arrest force | 1,800 lbf (8 kN) or less, system dependent |
| Indicators and keepers | Impact fall indicator, dual break-away lanyard keepers, deluxe label protector |
| Sizes and weights | S-M 3.2 lb, L-XL 3.3 lb, 2XL 3.4 lb, 3XL 3.5 lb |
| Operating standards | ANSI Z359.11-2021; OSHA 1910.66; OSHA 1926 Subpart M; OSHA 1926.502 |
| Independent testing | Declaration of Conformity, third-party ISO 17025 accredited lab (Declaration #MDL1PO353) |
| Warranty | 1 year limited (Malta Dynamics) against factory defects in workmanship and materials |
A harness alone will not stop a fall. The Javelina is the body-wear element only. Connect the dorsal D-ring to a compatible anchorage and a self-retracting lifeline or energy-absorbing lanyard, match every component to the same 310 lb capacity, and calculate fall clearance before tying off. Inspect the harness before each use and retire it after any fall-arrest event.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.11-2021
ANSI/ASSP standard for full body harnesses, covering design, strength, labeling, and dynamic performance.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Construction fall protection, including the personal fall arrest system requirements of 1926.502.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66
General industry personal fall arrest system requirements for body harnesses and connectors.
Independently verified
Backed by a Malta Dynamics Declaration of Conformity with independent third-party testing under ISO 17025 accreditation.
Typical Applications
Fit and Donning Overview
Don and adjust per the Malta Dynamics full body harness instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check webbing, stitching, hardware, the impact indicator, and labels before each use.
- Shake out. Hold the dorsal D-ring and shake the harness so the straps fall free, then release any fastened buckles.
- Shoulder it. Slip the straps over your shoulders with the dorsal D-ring centered between the shoulder blades.
- Leg straps. Route each leg through a leg strap and connect the tongue-and-buckle, snug but not pinching.
- Chest strap. Connect the quick-connect chest buckle and position it 6 to 8 inches below the throat.
- Final fit. Adjust all straps so the harness is snug with no slack, and confirm fall clearance before tying off.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every six months. Remove the harness from service for any of the conditions below.
- Webbing: cuts, frays, burns, chemical or heat damage, broken fibers, or excessive wear.
- Stitching: pulled, cut, or broken threads at any load-bearing seam.
- Hardware: cracked, bent, corroded, or distorted D-ring, buckles, or grommets.
- Impact indicator: deployed or activated, signaling the harness has taken a fall.
- Labels: must remain legible and intact for the harness to stay in service.
Retirement triggers: any fall-arrest event, a deployed impact indicator, or any damage above. A harness exposed to a fall must be removed from service permanently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta Dynamics Javelina Submittals and Documentation
Javelina Spec Sheet (PDF)Key features, capacity, materials, sizes, and compliance summary. Harness User Instruction Manual (PDF)Donning, fit, inspection, retirement, and warranty for Malta full body harnesses. Javelina Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Conformity statement to ANSI Z359.11-2021 with ISO 17025 third-party verification. Harness Inspection FormCompetent-person inspection checklist for webbing, stitching, D-Rings, and hardware.Compatible and Related Products
- Malta C7050 50 ft Vertical Lifeline Assembly. Rope lifeline and rope grab to connect the Javelina dorsal D-ring to an anchor.
- Malta Dynamics C7002-G2 Warthog 50 ft SRL. A Class 1 self-retracting lifeline to clip to the harness for overhead tie-off.
- Malta Dynamics A6304 4-Way Anchor Plate. A reusable roof anchorage to tie the system off to on metal, wood, or concrete.
- Malta HLL3001 100 ft Horizontal Lifeline Kit. A four-worker rope HLL to give the crew a continuous tie-off line.
Specifying Harnesses for Your Crew?
Need help sizing harnesses and matching them to the right anchor and connector for your jobsite? Confirm your capacities, work surface, and fall clearance with us and we will walk through the full kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
