What Is a Safety Lanyard?
A safety lanyard is a fall arrest device specifically designed to protect workers from falls.
These lanyards are available in two main types: waist belt and harness. The waist belt type offers simplicity and ease of use, while the harness type provides enhanced safety levels. Each lanyard typically consists of the lanyard body, a carabiner for secure attachment to equipment, and a shock absorber to mitigate impact forces. These devices are produced in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and require regular inspections and testing to ensure their effectiveness.
Safety lanyards play an essential role in fall prevention and worker safety. However, they also involve considerations such as cost, time for proper fitting, and usage training.