Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses
Every safety harness in the Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses series we stock: 2 styles, 4 part numbers; standards named by Safewaze: ANSI Z359.11-2021, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140; ANSI capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA capacity 130-420 lb. Ratings below are as Safewaze publishes them for each style. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
What the Heavyweight Harnesses line is
Safewaze describes its harnesses line: "We know you’ve got a job to do. Your harness needs to provide all-day comfort and flexibility without getting in the way of productivity, in addition to keeping you safe in the event of a fall. Our comprehensive line includes a variety of configurations to provide a perfect fit for both you and the job at hand."
The Heavyweight Harnesses series on this page holds 2 styles and 4 part numbers from the 2025 Safewaze line. Each style has its own page with the full specification table, the documents and the sizes or lengths. Also in the Safewaze line and not priced here: Contour, V-Select and PRO Shield harnesses; ask us.
Source: Safewaze harnesses category page (fetched Nov 6 2026); the 2025 Safewaze file.
Heavyweight Harnesses part numbers
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SW99280-HW-5X | Safewaze Heavyweight SW99280-HW Harnesses, 1 D-Ring, Mating-Buckle Chest ANSI 130-310 lb · 1 D-ring | 5XL | $110.00 | |
| SW99280-HW | Safewaze Heavyweight SW99280-HW Harnesses, 1 D-Ring, Mating-Buckle Chest ANSI 130-310 lb · 1 D-ring | $110.00 | ||
 | SW99281-HW-5X | Safewaze Heavyweight SW99281-HW Harnesses, 3 D-Rings, Mating-Buckle Chest ANSI 130-310 lb · 3 D-rings | 5XL | $117.00 | |
| SW99281-HW | Safewaze Heavyweight SW99281-HW Harnesses, 3 D-Rings, Mating-Buckle Chest ANSI 130-310 lb · 3 D-rings | $117.00 |
Source: Safewaze product pages (safewaze.com, fetched Nov 6 2026) and technical data sheets; the 2025 Safewaze file. 2 styles marked with a part number only are being added from the 2025 file.
Heavyweight Harnesses ratings by style
| Part number | Type | D-rings | Attachment points | ANSI capacity | OSHA capacity | Standards named | Buckles | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW99280-HW | Harnesses | 1 | Back | 130-310 lb | 130-420 lb | ANSI Z359.11-2021; OSHA 1926.502; OSHA 1910.140 | Mating-Buckle Chest, Tongue-Buckle Legs | 5XL |
| SW99281-HW | Harnesses | 3 | Back, Sides | 130-310 lb | 130-420 lb | ANSI Z359.11-2021; OSHA 1926.502; OSHA 1910.140 | Mating-Buckle Chest, Tongue-Buckle Legs | 5XL |
Source: Safewaze product pages (safewaze.com, fetched Nov 6 2026) and technical data sheets; the 2025 Safewaze file. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer, not a recommendation for any task.
Standards and capacities as Safewaze states them
| Standard | Named by Safewaze on |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.11, safety requirements for full body harnesses, 2021 edition | 2 of 2 styles |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | 2 of 2 styles |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry) | 2 of 2 styles |
User weight capacity ANSI 130-310 lb and OSHA 130-420 lb, as Safewaze publishes it per style.
Source: Safewaze specification tables and technical data sheets, cited on each style page; the full name of each standard is written out from its title.
Heavyweight Harnesses sizing
Safewaze publishes one harness sizing chart for its full body harnesses: a height-by-weight graph with seven size bands, XS to 3X, over heights of 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 10 in and user weights of 80 to 420 lb (the OSHA capacity ceiling); the chart is in the Safewaze Harness Fitting and Sizing sheet (PDF). Its belt sizing table, as printed:
| Size | Waist measurement |
|---|---|
| XS | 24" - 33" |
| S | 26" - 32" |
| M | 32" - 36" |
| L | 36" - 40" |
| XL | 40" - 46" |
| 2X | 46" - 52" |
| 3X | 52" - above |
The per-size part numbers for every style in this series:
| Style | Sizes | Part number per size |
|---|---|---|
| SW99280-HW | 5XL | SW99280-HW-5X (5XL), SW99280-HW |
| SW99281-HW | 5XL | SW99281-HW-5X (5XL), SW99281-HW |
Source: Safewaze Harness Fitting and Sizing (PDF), belt sizing table and harness sizing chart; per-size part numbers from the Safewaze technical data sheets and the 2025 Safewaze file.
Heavyweight Harnesses documents
Safewaze publishes these for the styles on this page (PDF, on safewaze.com):
| Document | Title | Styles |
|---|---|---|
| Technical data sheet | Safewaze SW99280-HW-TDS (PDF) | SW99280-HW |
| Technical data sheet | Safewaze SW99281-HW-TDS (PDF) | SW99281-HW |
| Declaration of conformity | Safewaze SW26DC012-SW99281-HW-7.16.26 (PDF) | SW99280-HW, SW99281-HW |
| Technical bulletin: Compatibility of Products | Safewaze 2024-02_2024-Technical-Bulletin-Compatibility-of-Products-00236 (PDF) | SW99280-HW, SW99281-HW |
| Technical bulletin: OSHA Capacity Range | Safewaze 2024-Technical-Bulletin-OSHA-PFAS-Capacity-Range-00237 (PDF) | SW99280-HW, SW99281-HW |
| Other | Safewaze harness fitting and sizing chart (PDF) | SW99280-HW, SW99281-HW |
| Other | Safewaze harness inspection checklist (PDF) | SW99280-HW, SW99281-HW |
Source: Safewaze Technical Library and product pages (fetched Nov 6 2026); the Safewaze 2026 Product Catalog (PDF).
Guides: OSHA harness requirements · how to put on a harness · what each D-ring is for · harness inspection · harness service life · types of safety harnesses · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses questions
What are the OSHA standards for fall protection harnesses? For the Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses line, Safewaze names ANSI/ASSP Z359.11, safety requirements for full body harnesses, 2021 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry) across the 2 styles we stock, as Safewaze publishes them; each style page lists its own.
How much weight can a harness hold? Across the Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses line: ANSI 130-310 lb and OSHA 130-420 lb, as stated by Safewaze per style; the ANSI figure is the Z359 user weight range and the OSHA figure is the capacity Safewaze states under 1926.502 and 1910.140.
What sizes do safety harnesses come in? Safewaze's sizing chart is a height-by-weight graph, XS to 3X, and its belt table runs XS 24-33 in to 3X 52 in and above; the sizes each style comes in are in the sizing table above, each with its own part number.
Which Heavyweight Harnesses part numbers do you stock? SW99280-HW, SW99281-HW.
How are Heavyweight Harnesses items sold? Each (2); sizes and lengths are options on the style page, each with its own part number.
The ratings, test results and standards shown here are the manufacturers' published values, reproduced as published. Nothing on this page is a recommendation by Bayshore Safety that any product is suitable for a particular task, hazard or workplace. Selecting safety products and protective equipment is the responsibility of the end user and the employer, based on their own hazard assessment and the regulations that apply to their work. Confirm every value on the manufacturer's own documentation before use.