Description
FallTech 8073R is a belted full body safety harness with 3 D-rings (back, sides), mating buckle legs and chest in FallTech's Arc Flash series. FallTech describes it: "Designed for high-risk utility applications, this Nomex/Kevlar full-body harness delivers arc flash resistance, durable construction, and dependable all-day comfort for demanding energized work environments." Published figures: ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-425 lb; static strength 3,600 lb minimum. Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.11-2014, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140, ASTM F887, CSA Z259.10-2018. Arc flash rated with dielectric (overmolded) hardware, as FallTech states it. Sold by the piece. Part of the FallTech Arc Flash series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 8073R specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 8073RS |
| Series | Arc Flash |
| Product type | Harnesses |
| FallTech title | Arc Flash Nomex 3D Construction Belted Rescue Full Body Harness |
| FallTech product type | Belted Full Body Harness |
| FallTech descriptor | 3 D-Rings: Dorsal, Hip |
| FallTech descriptor | Mating Buckle Leg Adjustment |
| Static Strength | 3,600 lb min. |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 425 lb max. |
| Webbing | Nomex/Kevlar; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| D-rings | Overmolded Alloy Steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength |
| Buckles and Adjusters | Overmolded alloy steel; 3,372 lb min. static strength |
| Application | Fall Arrest, Work Positioning and Rescue, 3D |
| FallTech type | Rescue |
| Configuration | Belted |
| D-ring locations | Dorsal and Hip |
| Buckles and adjusters | Mating Buckle Legs and Chest |
| Webbing material | Nomex/Kevlar |
| Hardware material | Overmold Insulated Alloy Steel |
| Size by part number | 8073RS S; 8073R2X 2XL |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8073r/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, carton quantity, UPC).
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by FallTech |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.11, safety requirements for full body harnesses, 2014 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity B1215059r (3/10/2025)). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| ASTM F887, standard specifications for personal climbing equipment (arc flash rated fall protection) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| CSA Z259.10, full body harnesses, 2018 edition | Named by FallTech (declaration of conformity BC062003j (6/23/2026)). |
| User capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-425 lb, as FallTech publishes it (the ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502). |
| Static strength | 3,600 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Arc flash | Arc flash rated to ASTM F887, dielectric overmolded hardware, as FallTech states it. |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8073r/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech declarations of conformity linked under Documents. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability.
Documents
- Instruction Manual: FallTech instruction manual MFBH04 Rev E 050525 EN ES FR (PDF, 88 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity B1215059r DOC (PDF, 12 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (CSA): FallTech declaration of conformity BC062003j DOC (PDF, 9 pages)
- Sizing Chart: FallTech sizing chart FallTech Harness Sizing Chart Men 2026 (PDF)
Source: FallTech product page document links, fetched Nov 8 2026. Each link opens the FallTech PDF.
Features
- Features premium dielectric overmolded alloy steel dorsal and hip D-rings, mating buckle leg, chest, belt, and torso adjusters
- Includes integrated frontal rescue loops constructed with reinforced Nomex.
- Arc resistant Nomex webbing with Kevlar fiber core throughout shoulders, torso, belt, and legs
- Shoulder yoke, sub-pelvic leg, and 6" waist support positioning pads feature ripstop and quilted Nomex fabrics for advanced Arc Flash protection
- Includes paired lanyard parking keepers and Nomex label cover
- Meets ASTM F887 Standards
- Meets ANSI Z359.11-2014
Source: FallTech feature list for 8073R on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 8073R family
| Part number | Size | Chest | Waist | Thigh | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8073RS | S | 38–51 in | 34–43 in | 16–32 in | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| 8073R2X | 2XL | 48–60 in | 50–59 in | 24–40 in | — | — | FallTech lists it; ask us |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 8073 | — | not on our site |
| 8073QC | Arc Flash Nomex 3D Construction Belted Full Body Harness, Overmolded Quick Connect Adjustments | not on our site |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/8073r/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (UPC, carton quantity); chest, waist and thigh ranges from the FallTech Harness Sizing Chart Men 2026 (thigh column for mating or quick-connect legs).
FallTech 8073R questions
What standard must the FallTech 8073R full body harness meet? ANSI/ASSP Z359.11, safety requirements for full body harnesses, 2014 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry), ASTM F887, standard specifications for personal climbing equipment (arc flash rated fall protection), CSA Z259.10, full body harnesses, 2018 edition. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
Is the FallTech 8073R a fall arrest harness or a fall restraint harness? Fall Arrest, Work Positioning and Rescue, 3D, as FallTech files its application. The D-ring table above lists the attachment points it carries.
How much weight can the FallTech 8073R harness hold? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-425 lb, as FallTech publishes it. The ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502 for a worker with tools.
How do you put on the FallTech 8073R harness? FallTech's instruction manual, linked under Documents, gives the donning and adjustment steps for the 8073R; our guide on how to put on a harness covers the same steps and the fit check.
Is the FallTech 8073R arc flash rated? Yes; FallTech lists it as arc flash rated to ASTM F887 with dielectric overmolded hardware.
What buckles does the FallTech 8073R have? Mating Buckle Legs and Chest, as FallTech lists it.
Guides: OSHA harness requirements · arc flash and welding harnesses · harness weight capacity and sizing · how to put on a harness · what each D-ring is for · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 8073R. Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI), Sizing Chart, Declaration of Conformity (CSA).
Designed for high-risk utility applications, this Nomex/Kevlar full-body harness delivers arc flash harnesses harnesses resistance, durable construction, and dependable all-day comfort for demanding energized work environments.
