What are the different types of Lanyards?

September 5, 2019 5:51 am Published by

Lanyards are used as part of a fall protection system and come in pack or tubular styles. They are lightweight, durable and are easy to use. There are two brand categories of lanyards with a total of four different types of lanyards. Each of these four types are an important part of fall protection system.

Different types of lanyards:

Fall arrest lanyards: They consist of self-retracting lifelines and are often referred as simple hooks. There are snap hooks attached on the end of each lanyard leg facilitating 100% tied off of the users. These lanyards are typically made of ropes, cable or webbing depending on application requirements. Fall arrest lanyards are easy to identify because of its tubular shock-absorbing legs.

Work positioning lanyards: This type of lanyards allows the users to work hands-free while remaining 100% attached to the surface. They are also made from ropes, cables or webbing depending on the type of applications. Work positioning lanyards are of fixed length and are easily adjustable when not weighted. They can be used in multiple configurations and with proper training they are adjustable under load.

Fall restriction lanyards: They are a specialized derivative of work positioning lanyards and are specifically designed for the lineman to use on wood poles. Fall restriction lanyards are designed for linemen as a means of fall protection when no other methods are practical or usable. This type of lanyards will allow a worker to regain his footing when or if experience a cut-out.

Fall restraint lanyards: This type of lanyards is adjustable with one end get attached to an anchor and the other end attached to the user. They provide restraints to a user’s movement and prevents a fall by accident.

In most Industries workers will be using a combination of these four main types of lanyards for safety matters. There is no perfect solution for workspace accidents. Each situation requires careful attention to details so that the employees can feel protected. The situation should be reviewed beforehand to come up with the perfect fall protection solution.

Dutest is a one of the authorized lanyard suppliers in Dubai. They utilize safety industries leading methodologies to determine the perfect safety solutions for their customers. They are focused on worker’s safety by providing their best range of fall protection equipment.

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