Description
Safewaze SW99281-HW is a full body harness with 3 D-rings (back, sides), mating-buckle chest and tongue-buckle legs. Safewaze describes it: "The Heavyweight Full Body Harness protects larger end-users on the toughest job sites. Built with heavy-duty polyester webbing, this harness provides comfort and mobility and is rated to 420 lbs." Published figures: ANSI weight capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA capacity up to 420 lb. Standards Safewaze names: ANSI Z359.11-2021, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140. One size (5XL). Sold individually. Part numbers SW99281-HW, SW99281-HW-5X. Part of the Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Safewaze SW99281-HW specifications
| Item | Safewaze data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | SW99281-HW, SW99281-HW-5X |
| Series | Heavyweight Harnesses |
| Product type | Harnesses |
| Safewaze title | Heavyweight Full Body Harness: 3D, MB Chest, TB Legs |
| Attachment Points | 1 dorsal D-ring, 2 side positioning D-rings |
| Weight | 4.1 lbs. (1.9 kg) |
| ANSI Weight Capacity | 130-310 lbs. (59-141 kg) |
| OSHA Weight Capacity | Up to 420 lbs. (191 kg) |
| Buckles | Mating-Buckle Chest, Tongue-Buckle Legs |
| Sizes | 5XL |
| Specialty | Heavyweight |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS SW99281-HW-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Where the 2025 file and the current safewaze.com page differ, the page value is shown first and the file value in parentheses.
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by Safewaze |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.11, safety requirements for full body harnesses, 2021 edition | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS SW99281-HW-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS SW99281-HW-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry) | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS SW99281-HW-TDS page 1). |
| Weight capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA up to 420 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS SW99281-HW-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability.
Documents
- Technical data sheet — Safewaze SW99281-HW-TDS (PDF)
- Declaration of conformity — Safewaze SW26DC012-SW99281-HW-7.16.26 (PDF)
- Technical bulletin: OSHA Capacity Range — Safewaze 2024-Technical-Bulletin-OSHA-PFAS-Capacity-Range-00237 (PDF)
- Technical bulletin: Compatibility of Products — Safewaze 2024-02_2024-Technical-Bulletin-Compatibility-of-Products-00236 (PDF)
- Safewaze harness inspection checklist (PDF)
- Safewaze harness fitting and sizing chart (PDF)
Source: Safewaze product page resources and the Safewaze technical library, fetched Nov 6 2026. Each link opens the Safewaze PDF.
Features
- Fixed Dorsal D-ring
- Integrated SRL channel
- Side positioning D-rings
- Friction buckle torso adjusters
- Mating buckle chest
- Tongue buckle legs
- Shoulder pad
Source: Safewaze feature list for SW99281-HW, as published on the safewaze.com product page.
Safewaze SW99281-HW family
| Part number | Size / length | Where |
|---|---|---|
| SW99281-HW | — | to be added |
| SW99281-HW-5X | 5XL | to be added |
Related Safewaze Heavyweight Harnesses part numbers
| Part number | Item | Key figure |
|---|---|---|
| SW99280-HW | Heavyweight SW99280-HW Harnesses, 1 D-Ring, Mating-Buckle Chest | ANSI 130-310 lb, OSHA up to 420 lb |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS SW99281-HW-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Each part number links to its own page.
Safewaze SW99281-HW questions
What are the OSHA standards for the Safewaze SW99281-HW? 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). Ratings are as published by Safewaze; the end user decides suitability for the task.
How much weight can the Safewaze SW99281-HW hold? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA up to 420 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. The ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is the manufacturer rating under 29 CFR 1926.502.
Where are the D-rings on the Safewaze SW99281-HW? 3 D-rings: 1 dorsal D-ring, 2 side positioning D-rings (back, sides). See the guide on what each D-ring is for.
What buckles does the Safewaze SW99281-HW have? Mating-Buckle Chest, Tongue-Buckle Legs, as the Safewaze title states.
What sizes does the Safewaze SW99281-HW come in? 5XL. The size is the part-number ending.
Guides: OSHA harness requirements · how to put on a harness · what each D-ring is for · harness inspection · harness service life · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: SW99281-HW. Technical data sheet: Safewaze TDS (PDF).
