Q : What is a shock absorbing lanyard?
A : Shock Absorbing Lanyards are made of webbing that is designed to stretch or rip open to limit impact forces onto fall victim's body. They often have two legs which can each be attached for 100% connection to your structure.
Q : What is the difference between a shock absorbing lanyard and a non-shock absorbing lanyard?
A : Shock-absorbing lanyards are a bit more versatile and can be used for purposes such as fall arrest, work positioning, or restraint. Non-shock absorbing lanyards can be used for restraint only. Safety lanyards are connected to a fixed anchor point, which can limit the wearer's work radius.
Q : When would you use a non-shock absorbing lanyard?
A : A simple lanyard intended for Fall Restraint applications. The Non-Shock Absorbing Lanyard Adjustable Lanyard functions to connect the worker's full-body harness to their anchorage connector. It does not include shock absorbing properties and thus is not rated for any application in which a fall may occur.