Franklin Work PO Sitioning Seat

Comfortable Support for Extended Work at Height

Spend less time fighting harness pressure and more time focused on the job. The Singing Rock Franklin Work Positioning Seat provides a broad, stable sitting platform for rope-access technicians and other professionals who spend extended periods suspended while working at height.

Designed to be used in conjunction with a compatible fall-arrest or work-positioning harness, the Franklin helps distribute your weight across a wide seating surface instead of leaving your harness to support your entire body for hours at a time. The result is a more comfortable working position during inspection, maintenance, installation, cleaning, rescue and other prolonged suspended-work applications.

The Franklin's wide seat helps provide stability whether you are sitting back while suspended or transitioning into a more upright working position. Its suspension straps are positioned to reduce pressure on the thighs, while Singing Rock's Rock&Lock buckles make the seat easy to adjust for your preferred working position.

Three integrated D-rings provide convenient attachment points for tools, equipment and gear, helping keep frequently used items organized and accessible while you work.

Why Choose the Singing Rock Franklin?

Improved Comfort During Long Suspended Jobs
A conventional harness is primarily designed to protect and position the worker—not to serve as a chair for an entire workday. The Franklin provides a dedicated seating surface that can significantly improve comfort during prolonged suspension.

Wide, Stable Sitting Platform
The generous seat area distributes your weight over a larger surface and provides a stable platform for both seated and more upright working positions.

Designed for Professional Work at Height
The Franklin is designed for use with Singing Rock fall-arrest and work-positioning harnesses and is well suited to professional rope-access and work-at-height environments.

Rock&Lock Adjustment Buckles
Singing Rock's Rock&Lock buckles make adjustment straightforward, allowing the seat position to be configured for the worker and task.

Reduced Pressure on the Thighs
The suspension strap arrangement is designed so the straps do not press unnecessarily against the thighs during extended use.

Integrated Equipment Attachment Points
Three D-rings provide dedicated locations for suspending tools and other equipment. Each gear D-ring has a stated load capacity of 50 kg / 110 lb.

Ideal Applications

The Franklin is an excellent accessory for professionals performing extended suspended work, including:

• Industrial rope access
• Building inspection and maintenance
• Façade and exterior building work
• Telecommunications installation and service
• Tower and structure maintenance
• Power and utility work
• Window and exterior cleaning
• Sign and lighting installation
• Rescue operations
• Route setting
• Other extended work-at-height applications

Specifications

Product: Franklin Work Positioning Seat
Manufacturer: Singing Rock
Type: Auxiliary work-positioning seat
Size: Universal
Weight: 1,650 g / 58.2 oz
Maximum Seat Load: 250 kg / approximately 551 lb
Adjustment: Rock&Lock buckles
Gear Attachment: Three D-rings
Gear D-Ring Capacity: 50 kg / approximately 110 lb each
Use: Work positioning and extended suspended work
PPE Status: The Franklin seat itself is not Personal Protective Equipment

Important Safety Information

The Singing Rock Franklin is an auxiliary work seat and is not a substitute for a fall-arrest, restraint or work-positioning harness.

Singing Rock states that the Franklin is not Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and instructs users to use it only in conjunction with an appropriate harness. The manufacturer's instructions reference use with a harness meeting EN 813 requirements.

The Franklin's equipment D-rings are intended for suspending tools and gear. They are not fall-protection attachment points.

Always use the Franklin as part of a properly designed work-at-height system and follow the manufacturer's current instructions, applicable workplace regulations and the requirements of your employer or competent person.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Singing Rock Franklin Work Positioning Seat used for?

The Franklin provides a comfortable sitting platform for workers who spend extended periods suspended in a harness. Instead of supporting all of the worker's seated weight through the harness straps, the Franklin provides a broad seat that improves comfort and stability during prolonged work at height.

Does the Franklin replace my work-positioning or fall-arrest harness?

No. The Franklin is an accessory and does not replace a harness or fall-protection system. Singing Rock specifically states that the Franklin itself is not PPE. It must be used together with an appropriate harness and fall-protection/work-positioning system.

Is the Singing Rock Franklin OSHA approved?

OSHA does not generally “approve” individual pieces of equipment in the way the term is sometimes used in product advertising. The Franklin itself is an auxiliary work seat rather than the worker's primary fall-protection PPE.

For OSHA-regulated work, the complete fall-protection or work-positioning system must satisfy the applicable OSHA requirements. Selection and configuration of the system should be made by appropriately trained personnel or a competent person.

Is the Franklin ANSI certified?

The Franklin itself is not listed by Singing Rock as an ANSI Z359-certified piece of PPE. It is an auxiliary work-positioning seat used in conjunction with an appropriate harness.

If ANSI compliance is required for your application, verify the certifications of the harness, connectors, lanyards, fall-arrest devices and other components that make up the actual protective system.

What type of harness can I use with the Franklin?

Singing Rock states that the Franklin should be used with a harness and references EN 813 in its instructions. The Franklin is designed to work with Singing Rock fall-arrest and work-positioning harnesses.

Always verify compatibility between the seat, harness and connectors before use.

Can the Franklin be used for rope access?

Yes. Singing Rock lists the Franklin among its professional rope-access equipment. Its broad seat is particularly useful for technicians who may remain suspended for extended periods while performing inspections, repairs, maintenance or installation work.

How much weight can the Franklin support?

The manufacturer describes the Franklin with a maximum seat load of 250 kg, approximately 551 lb.

This rating should not be interpreted as the fall-arrest capacity of the user's complete system. The ratings and limitations of every harness, connector, rope, lanyard, anchorage and other component must also be observed.

How much weight can the equipment D-rings hold?

The Franklin has three equipment D-rings, each with a stated bearing capacity of 50 kg / approximately 110 lb.

These D-rings are intended for carrying or suspending equipment and must not be used as fall-arrest or life-safety attachment points.

Is the seat adjustable?

Yes. The Franklin uses Singing Rock Rock&Lock buckles, allowing the suspension straps and seat position to be adjusted for the worker and application.

Is the Franklin one size fits all?

The Franklin is offered in a universal size. Adjustment is accomplished through the seat's suspension straps and Rock&Lock buckles.

How much does the Franklin weigh?

The Franklin weighs approximately 1,650 grams, or 58.2 ounces (3.64 lb).

Why use a positioning seat instead of simply hanging in a harness?

A work harness is essential for positioning and fall protection, but spending long periods suspended directly in a harness can create concentrated pressure around the waist and legs.

A work-positioning seat provides a much broader supporting surface underneath the worker. For technicians who spend significant portions of the workday suspended, that additional support can make working at height considerably more comfortable.

Can I attach tools to the Franklin?

Yes. Three integrated D-rings are provided specifically for carrying and suspending tools or other equipment. Each has a stated capacity of 50 kg / 110 lb.

Tools used at height should still be secured appropriately to prevent dropped-object hazards.

Can I use the Franklin D-rings for fall protection?

No. The gear D-rings are for equipment suspension and should not be treated as fall-arrest, positioning or life-safety attachment points.

Who is the Franklin best suited for?

The Franklin is particularly useful for professional users who regularly spend significant time suspended, including rope-access technicians, building maintenance professionals, utility and telecommunications workers, tower technicians, façade workers, inspectors, route setters and rescue personnel.

Is training required to use this product?

Work at height can result in serious injury or death if equipment is selected or used incorrectly. Users should be properly trained in the work-at-height techniques and systems being employed and should read and understand the included instructions before using the Franklin.