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Brand: Petzl
Petzl AVAO FAST International Version Work Harness
Description
A comfortable work-positioning and fall-arrest harness for long shifts
The Petzl AVAO FAST international version (reference C071DB) is a full-body harness designed specifically for workers at height. Petzl describes its design as specific to work positioning and rope descent: the waistbelt and leg loops are semi-rigid with contoured foam, and the shoulder straps are widely spaced to reduce neck chafing. Self-locking DOUBLEBACK buckles on the shoulder straps and waistbelt make adjustment quick, and FAST opening buckles on the leg loops fasten and unfasten without readjusting, even with gloves.
The harness combines several roles. Sternal and dorsal points are for fall arrest, side metal points on the waistbelt take a positioning lanyard used in double mode, the ventral point carries a descender or a single positioning lanyard, and a rear point on the waistbelt is for a restraint lanyard. A red indicator appears after a fall on the dorsal attachment point, showing that the harness has to be retired.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Petzl |
| Model / reference | AVAO FAST international version, C071DB |
| Type | Full-body harness: fall arrest, work positioning and restraint, rope descent |
| Ventral attachment point | Descender, positioning lanyard in single mode, work seat on the metal D ring; textile loop for a lanyard with a RING OPEN |
| Lateral attachment points | Metal, for a positioning lanyard in double mode |
| Sternal and dorsal points | Fall-arrest system attachment |
| Rear waistbelt point | Restraint lanyard |
| Equipment carrying | Five pre-shaped equipment loops, two slots for CARITOOL tool holders or the INTERFAST system |
| Buckles | DOUBLEBACK (shoulder straps, waistbelt); FAST opening (leg loops) |
| Certifications as printed | CE EN 361, CE EN 813, CE EN 358, ANSI Z359.11, ANSI Z459.1, CSA Z259.10, NFPA 2500 class 3, GB 6095: Q-W-Z, Japanese standard for fall protection |
| Materials | Nylon, polyester, aluminum, steel |
| Work positioning belt limit (instructions for use) | One user including tools and equipment, maximum total weight 150 kg |
| Manufacturer Guarantee | 3 years |
Sizes and part numbers
| Reference | Colour | Size | Waist belt | Leg loops | Stature | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C071DB00 | Black / yellow | 0 | 65-80 cm | 44-59 cm | 160-180 cm | 2060 g |
| C071DB01 | Black / yellow | 1 | 70-93 cm | 47-62 cm | 165-185 cm | 2100 g |
| C071DB02 | Black / yellow | 2 | 83-120 cm | 50-65 cm | 175-200 cm | 2200 g |
| C071DB03 | Black | 0 | 65-80 cm | 44-59 cm | 160-180 cm | 2060 g |
| C071DB04 | Black | 1 | 70-93 cm | 47-62 cm | 165-185 cm | 2100 g |
| C071DB05 | Black | 2 | 83-120 cm | 50-65 cm | 175-200 cm | 2200 g |
Other AVAO versions listed by Petzl for comparison:
| Version | Reference | Certifications as printed | Weight (size 0 / 1 / 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVAO international (DOUBLEBACK leg buckles) | C071CB00 / 01 / 02 | Same international standards as above | 1935 / 1975 / 2075 g |
| AVAO FAST European | C071BB00 to C071BB05 | CE EN 361, EN 813, EN 358 | 1695 / 1735 / 1835 g |
| AVAO European | C071AB00 / 01 / 02 | CE EN 361, EN 813, EN 358 | 1720 / 1760 / 1860 g |
| AVAO SIT FAST (sit harness, add a chest harness for fall arrest) | C079BB00 / 01 / 02 | CE EN 813, EN 358 | 1035 / 1075 / 1175 g |
Selection and inspection notes
Choose the FAST versions when the leg loop buckles are opened often, for example when the wearer takes the harness off between tasks. Choose the international version over the European one when the project calls for ANSI, CSA or NFPA 2500 conformity as well as CE. The instructions for use warn that the EN 813 sit-harness attachment points and the EN 358 positioning points are not for fall arrest, and that the equipment loops must carry equipment only, never a person.
Petzl states a lifespan of 10 years, recommends a detailed inspection by a competent person at least once every 12 months, and notes that the fall indicator shows after a shock load greater than 400 daN. Anchor points used for fall arrest must meet EN 795 (12 kN minimum strength), and the clearance below the user, including the 45 cm elongation of the dorsal attachment point, has to be calculated for each system.
Related Petzl products: Petzl VOLT International Version Tower Work Harness, Petzl NEWTON International Version Fall-Arrest Harness, Petzl ABSORBICA-Y MGO International Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, Petzl ASAP LOCK Mobile Fall Arrester for Rope, Petzl GRILLON Adjustable Work-Positioning Lanyard and Petzl ANNEAU Sewn Sling for Anchor Points.
Documents and quotation
The attached Petzl instructions for use cover the AVAO international versions in several languages. Confirm the exact reference, size or length, the standard required on site (CE, ANSI or CSA) and the compatibility of every component before ordering. For a quotation, send the reference, quantity and intended use. Browse more Safety and PPE products on this site.
Datasheets & Documents
- Instruction Manual Petzl AVAO and AVAO FAST international versions Instructions for Use (multilingual) Download
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About brand
Petzl is a French maker of work-at-height, rope access, climbing and caving equipment and headlamps, based in Crolles near Grenoble. The business grew from the work of cave explorer Fernand Petzl, a metal machinist who built rope ascenders and other caving tools, and became a company in the mid-1970s with his son Paul, who leads it today.
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Petzl company profile
| Origin | Caving equipment designed by Fernand Petzl, Crolles, France |
|---|---|
| Company formed | Mid-1970s, by Fernand and Paul Petzl |
| Headquarters | Crolles, Isère, France |
| Leadership | Paul Petzl, President |
| Product families | Fall arrest and work positioning harnesses (AVAO, ASTRO), descenders such as I'D and RIG, ascenders, lanyards and energy absorbers, VERTEX and STRATO helmets, ATEX headlamps, rescue and confined-space kits |
Milestones
- 1968: Fernand Petzl builds the rope ascender later sold as the Croll.
- 1970s: Fernand and Paul Petzl turn the work into a company in Crolles.
Petzl product series
Harnesses include the NEWTON fall-arrest harness, the AVAO FAST work harness and the VOLT harness for tower and pylon work, all in international versions. Fall arrest and lanyards include the ASAP LOCK mobile fall arrester for rope with the ASAP'SORBER energy absorber, the ABSORBICA-Y MGO energy-absorbing lanyard and the GRILLON adjustable work-positioning lanyard.
Descenders include the I'D S self-braking descender with anti-panic function and the I'D EVAC for rescue lowering. Connectors and anchors include the OK TRIACT-LOCK oval carabiner and the ANNEAU sewn sling, and head protection includes the VERTEX VENT and STRATO VENT helmets.
Where Petzl equipment is used
Telecom and wind towers, transmission pylons, scaffolding and steel erection, tank and vessel inspection, rope access maintenance and rescue teams. Fall protection equipment must be combined into a compatible system and inspected as the manufacturer instructs.
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Ordering Petzl equipment: what we need
Send the full reference printed on the product or in the Petzl catalogue, for example C073BA01, together with the size and the standard required for the site, such as EN 361 or ANSI Z359.11. Include the intended use and the number of users so a compatible set can be quoted.
Facts checked against published Petzl company histories, October 2026.
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FAQ
Questions about the Petzl AVAO FAST International Version Work Harness
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What is the Petzl AVAO FAST international version?
A full-body harness, reference C071DB, for fall arrest, work positioning, restraint and rope descent, with FAST opening leg loop buckles.
02Can the lateral points be used for fall arrest?
No. The side metal points are for a positioning lanyard in double mode; fall arrest uses the sternal or dorsal point.
03Which standards are printed for this version?
CE EN 361, EN 813 and EN 358, ANSI Z359.11, ANSI Z459.1, CSA Z259.10, NFPA 2500 class 3, GB 6095: Q-W-Z and the Japanese fall-protection standard.
04How many sizes and colours are listed?
Sizes 0, 1 and 2 in black and yellow (C071DB00 to 02) and in black (C071DB03 to 05).
05What happens to the harness after a fall?
A red indicator appears after a fall on the dorsal point, and the harness has to be retired.
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