FallTech 8259Y3 Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Rebar Hooks
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FallTech 8259Y3 Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Rebar Hooks
The FallTech 8259Y3 Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Rebar Hooks is a professional-grade fall protection lanyard from FallTech, engineered for construction, roofing, scaffolding, and industrial height work. Vendor: FallTech Β· SKU: FT-8259Y3. Y-leg with internal shock absorber and rebar hooks β ideal for connecting to rebar, scaffold tubes, and structural steel.
Read the full FallTech 8259Y3 Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Rebar Hooks review β
Specifications
| Type | 100% tie-off Shock Absorbing Lanyard |
| Legs | 2 legs (Y-leg, 100% tie-off) |
| Length | 6 ft each leg |
| Anchor Hook(s) | Steel rebar hooks (Γ2) |
| Harness Hook | Snap hook |
| Shock Absorber | Internal continuous-length |
| Capacity | 130β310 lb |
| Arrest Force | β€900 lbf |
| Webbing | 1-in polyester |
| Standard | ANSI Z359.13, OSHA 1926 |
OSHA & ANSI Compliance
FallTech lanyards comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502(d) and OSHA 1910.140 and meet or exceed ANSI/ASSE Z359.13-2013. The internal energy absorber deploys during a fall, extending to absorb kinetic energy while keeping arrest force below 900 lbf.
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FAQ
- What is a ViewPack shock absorber?
- FallTech's ViewPack (8256) uses a clear protective cover over the shock pack, allowing visual inspection of the energy absorber without removing the cover. You can see immediately whether the shock pack has deployed, simplifying pre-use inspections.
- What is a WrapTech lanyard used for?
- The FallTech 8241 WrapTech uses a large gate carabiner rated to 5,000 lb in any direction, allowing workers to wrap the lanyard around a structural member (beam, column, pipe) and hook back to itself β eliminating the need for a separate anchor sling in many situations.
- What does "Leading Edge rated" mean?
- A leading edge fall arrest system must protect workers near unprotected floor or roof edges where the lanyard may contact the edge during a fall. Standard lanyards are not tested for edge contact and may fail. Leading edge rated equipment (Class 2, ANSI Z359.13) is tested with a sharp edge present during the fall arrest test.
- When is the heavyweight (8246) lanyard required?
- Standard lanyards are rated for users weighing up to 310 lb (combined body weight, clothing, tools, and equipment). When a worker's combined weight exceeds 310 lb, a heavyweight-rated lanyard like the FallTech 8246 or 8247Y3 Ironman must be used to ensure the arrest force remains within acceptable limits.
- How is the internal shock absorber different from an external pack?
- An internal shock absorber (8259 series) runs the full length of the webbing core. In a fall, the inner core tears progressively, absorbing energy uniformly. An external pack (like the 8256 ViewPack) contains a folded material that tears open during deployment. Both limit force to 900 lbf β the main difference is profile and inspection visibility.
What to check before you buy
- Free fall distance and total fall clearance
- A shock-absorbing lanyard can extend substantially during deployment. Total clearance must account for free fall, deceleration distance, harness stretch and a safety margin below the worker.
- Shock absorber matched to the worker
- Energy absorbers are rated for a capacity range including tools. A worker outside the rated range changes the arrest forces.
- Anchorage strength
- OSHA requires anchorages for personal fall arrest to support 5,000 lb per attached worker, or be designed with a safety factor of at least two under a qualified person.
- Retire after any arrest
- Any lanyard or SRL that has arrested a fall is removed from service permanently, along with the harness.
How it compares to other fall protection connectors we review
| Product | List price |
|---|---|
| FallTech 8259Y3 Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Rebar Hooks (this page) | $94.38 |
| 3M DBI-SALA 1244311 ShockWave 2 Single Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard β 6 ft, Snap Hook + Rebar Hook | $289.00 |
| 3M DBI-SALA 1244409 ShockWave 2 Twin Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard β 6 ft 100% Tie-Off, Rebar Hooks | $326.69 |
| 3M EZ-Stop β a DBI SALA Lanyard with Twin-Leg 100% Tie-Off, 1246015 | see listing |
| 3M DBI-SALA 3101236 Retrax 100% Tie-Off Shock Absorbing Lanyard | see listing |
| 3M DBI-SALA 1241460 Shock Absorbing Lanyard β 6 ft Single-Leg, Self-Retracting Web, Snap Hooks Both Ends | see listing |
| Miller by Honeywell MFL-3-Z7/6FT TurboLite Personal Fall Limiter | $269.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much clearance does a shock-absorbing lanyard need?
More than most people assume. You must add free fall distance, the deceleration distance as the absorber deploys, harness stretch, the worker height below the D-ring, and a safety margin.
What anchorage strength does OSHA require?
For personal fall arrest, anchorages must support at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached, or be designed and installed with a safety factor of at least two under supervision of a qualified person.
Can I reuse a lanyard after a fall?
No. Once a fall has been arrested, the lanyard, energy absorber and harness are removed from service permanently, even if they look undamaged.
What is the difference between a lanyard and an SRL?
A lanyard is a fixed length with an energy absorber; a self-retracting lifeline pays out and locks like a seatbelt, which shortens free fall and reduces required clearance.
How often must fall protection be inspected?
By the user before each use, and by a competent person at intervals set by the manufacturer and your program - commonly at least annually, documented.
Where do the specifications on this page come from?
They are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.
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