Safety Direct MH1011117MV MaxVis Harness, Dorsal Extension | Canada
Safety Direct MH1011117MV MaxVis Bodyguard harness with dorsal extension. A Hi-Vis vest-style Class A fall arrest harness with a dorsal D-ring and a permanently attached 18 in dorsal extension, so the worker can clip in and out of the back connection without help. MaxVis webbing is blaze orange polyester with reflective rows, and the harness uses pass-through buckles. Sizes XS to 3XL plus Universal.
Safety Direct MH1011117MV MaxVis harness key features
- Vest-style Class A fall arrest harness with dorsal D-ring
- Permanently attached 18 in dorsal extension for easy back connection
- MaxVis Hi-Vis webbing: blaze orange polyester with reflective rows
- Pass-through chest and leg buckles
- Eight sizes XS to 3XL plus Universal
- Capacity up to 310 lb for sizes S to 3XL and U per Safety Direct catalogue
Safety Direct MH1011117MV harness specifications and sizing
| Manufacturer | Safety Direct Ltd., Sherwood Park, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Model | MH1011117MV MaxVis Bodyguard (8 SKUs) |
| Style | Vest style |
| Class | Class A with 18 in dorsal extension (per Safety Direct 2026 catalogue) |
| D-ring | Dorsal with permanently attached dorsal extension |
| Webbing | MaxVis Hi-Vis: blaze orange polyester, 5 rows of reflective material both sides (Safety Direct MaxVis spec) |
| Buckles | Pass-through |
| Capacity by size | XS 80-110 lb, S up to 310 lb, M up to 310 lb, L up to 310 lb, XL up to 310 lb, 2XL up to 310 lb, 3XL up to 310 lb, U up to 310 lb |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, U (Universal) |
Where the MH1011117MV MaxVis harness works best
Road and traffic work
Hi-Vis webbing keeps the worker easy to see.
Solo tie-off
Dorsal extension lets you clip in without help.
Low-light sites
Reflective rows show up under lights at night.
Rail and utilities
Visible harness for busy right-of-way work.
MH1011117MV MaxVis harness questions and CSA status
Is the Safety Direct MH1011117MV CSA certified?
Safety Direct lists the MH1011117MV as a Class A harness with an 18 in dorsal extension in its 2026 catalogue. The CSA standard edition is not shown on a readable maker page; it is printed on the harness label and we can send the certificate on request.
Why does the MH1011117MV have a dorsal extension?
The permanently attached extension brings the back connection within reach, so you can clip a lanyard or self-retracting device in and out by yourself.
What worker weight does the MH1011117MV fit?
Per Safety Direct's catalogue: XS 80-110 lb, S up to 310 lb, M up to 310 lb, L up to 310 lb, XL up to 310 lb, 2XL up to 310 lb, 3XL up to 310 lb, U up to 310 lb.
Does the dorsal extension change my clearance?
Yes. Add the extension length to your fall clearance calculation along with the lanyard or SRD deployment and harness stretch.
Pair the MH1011117MV MaxVis harness with a full system
Clip the dorsal extension to a self-retracting device or shock-absorbing lanyard and a rated anchor for a complete fall arrest system.