Safety Lanyards

Accidents Happen, And When They Do, Stay Safe With Safety Lanyards

When it comes to fall protection gear, there is no piece more important than your safety lanyard. They are vital to any construction worker working at great heights because they are the link to their fall protection anchor point. Put it this way, if you’re not using a safety lanyard and fall, you’re not going to be going to work for some time. Whenever you and your employees are working on a project at above-average heights, you need lanyards to help reduce the impact in case you fall. Let’s take a closer look at all your options for safety lanyards and which ones will be best for your next job.

Residential Roofing Fall Protection 101:

Falls are the leading cause of work-related injuries and death, so planning ahead can help you and your employees not be on the wrong side of this statistic. If you are working six feet or more above lower levels, OSHA requires that the employer provides training and the proper equipment to workers who will be exposed to dangerous fall hazards, this includes safety lanyards. This will help workers recognize fall hazards and know how to use the equipment safely and help rescue workers who do have accidents. It is up to the employer to know the full scope of work so they know the exact type of equipment they’ll need, and safety lanyards are important because they can save you from free-falling to the ground and cause serious injury, consider them your last line of defense.

What You Need to Know About Safety Lanyards

Plain and simple, safety lanyards are short-length sections of cable or webbing that latch to the back D-ring of the worker’s safety harness from the anchorage point. No matter if you’re working on a roof or near leading edges, the safety lanyard always has your back, literally.

The typical lanyards workers use are single and dual leg shock absorb, tie back, fall limiters, restraint, and extension. Depending on the work needed will determine which lanyard will be best for you. For example, if you're working with beams you should use a tie-back lanyard because they function as an anchor point and lanyard. Let's say you want to lean against the wall you're working on and use two hands, an extension lanyard will be what you need. And you can't go wrong with a shock absorbing lanyard as they reduce the impact force in case there's an accidental fall. At the end of the day, if you plan on having flexibility and moving around freely when working high above the ground, be sure to have a safety lanyard attached so you can work confidently.

Get the Job Done Right and Safe With Help From Fall Protection Pros

It should go without saying but since you're reading this, we’ll say it anyway. Don't work at great heights without fall protection, as your mom always said, “better safe than sorry.” As an employee or employer, it's important to be aware of possible hazards and using equipment that will prevent dangerous and even deadly accidents, and the experts at Fall Protection Pros have everything you need to keep you safe. We provide a variety of top brands and the most reliable safety lanyards on the market. Take a look at our wide selection and don’t be afraid to ask us any questions, after all, your safety depends on it.