Lanyards
Fall Protection Lanyards
Shop OSHA-compliant fall protection lanyards from industry-leading brands including 3M DBI-SALA, Miller by Honeywell, Guardian Fall Protection, FallTech, and MSA Safety. Every lanyard in this collection meets ANSI Z359.13 or Z359.14 standards and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 requirements for personal fall arrest systems.
Types of Fall Protection Lanyards
- Shock Absorbing Lanyards — Reduce arresting force to ≤900 lbf via a deployable energy absorber pack. Required when free-fall distance exceeds 2 ft.
- Twin Leg / 100% Tie-Off Lanyards — Y-shaped configuration allowing workers to remain connected at all times when moving between anchor points.
- Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) — Compact retractable devices that lock within inches of a fall. Lighter than traditional lanyards with higher capacity ratings.
- Positioning Lanyards — Non-shock-absorbing lanyards used for work positioning at height, not primary fall arrest.
All products link to Fall Protection Equipment. See also Fall Protection Kits and Anchor Points.
Related reference guides
- Shock-absorbing lanyard vs SRL — choosing the right fall-arrest connector.
- The ABCDs of fall protection — anchorage, body wear, connectors, descent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a shock-absorbing lanyard do, and when should I use one?
A shock-absorbing (energy-absorbing) lanyard contains a tear-away pack that extends during a fall to limit arrest forces on the body to OSHA's 1,800 lb maximum. Use one when you have an overhead or near-overhead anchor and adequate fall clearance below. With a standard 6 ft lanyard, total fall distance can exceed 18 ft, so verify clearance first.
What does a 100% tie-off (twin-leg) lanyard provide?
A 100% tie-off, or twin-leg, lanyard has two legs so you stay continuously connected while moving between anchor points: connect the second leg before disconnecting the first. Models like the ShockWave 2 and EZ-Stop 100% Tie-Off are ideal for climbing or traversing structures where you must transition anchors without ever being unattached.
How much fall clearance do I need with a shock-absorbing lanyard?
You must account for lanyard length, energy-absorber deployment (often up to about 3.5 ft), the worker's height below the D-ring, plus a safety margin. With a 6 ft lanyard this commonly totals roughly 18.5 ft of required clearance. If you cannot guarantee that distance, use a self-retracting lifeline, which arrests faster and needs far less clearance.
What is a tie-back lanyard and when is it appropriate?
A tie-back lanyard, such as the Protecta PRO Tie-Back models, lets you wrap the lanyard around a beam or structural member and clip back to itself, eliminating a separate anchor connector. Only use lanyards specifically rated and marked for tie-back use, and anchor to a member that meets the 5,000 lb anchorage requirement under OSHA 1926.502.
Can I reuse a shock-absorbing lanyard after a fall?
No. Once the energy absorber has deployed or the impact indicator shows activation, the lanyard must be removed from service immediately and destroyed or returned per the manufacturer, never reused. Also inspect lanyards before each use for cut or frayed webbing, damaged stitching, and corroded or deformed snap hooks, plus a documented annual competent-person inspection.
SafeWaze FS560-AJ Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single Leg, 4 to 6 ft
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SafeWaze FS88760-FF 6 ft Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 12 ft Free Fall Rated
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SafeWaze FS88566-E V-Line Rebar Hook Lanyard — Dual-Leg, 6 ft, 100% Tie-Off
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Safewaze FS560 PRO Energy Absorbing Shock Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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Safewaze FS591 PRO Dual-Leg Low-Profile Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Safewaze FS591 PRO, a lighter dual-leg 100% tie-off lanyard. Editorial assessment by the WC Saf...
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Safewaze FS580 PRO Low-Profile Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Safewaze FS580 PRO, a slim low-profile single-leg lanyard. Editorial assessment by the WC Safet...
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Petzl ABSORBICA-Y Tie Back Lanyard — Double, Structure Progression, L015AA00
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Petzl ABSORBICA-Y 80 MGO Shock Absorbing Fall Arrest Lanyard
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Petzl ASAP'SORBER AXESS Energy Absorber Lanyard — for the ASAP Fall Arrester
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Petzl J08452 ASAP'SORBER ANSI Energy Absorber 20cm Lanyard
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Petzl L071AA00 ASAP'SORBER 20cm Energy Absorber Lanyard
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Elk River NoPac Energy-Absorbing Rebar Hook Lanyard — 35374
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Elk River NoPac 35374, a slim single-leg lanyard with double-locking Z-rebar hooks. Editorial a...
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Elk River Flex-NoPac Twin-Leg Aluminum Rebar Lanyard — 35488
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Elk River Flex-NoPac 35488, a twin-leg lanyard with lightweight aluminum rebar hooks. Editorial...
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Elk River 35417 Flex-NoPac Adjustable Twin-Leg Carabiner Lanyard
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Elk River 35417, an adjustable twin-leg lanyard with wide-opening aluminum carabiners. Editoria...
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Elk River 35487 Flex-NoPac Adjustable Twin-Leg Rebar Hook Lanyard
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Elk River 35487, an adjustable twin-leg rebar-hook lanyard for tight clearance. Editorial asses...
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Elk River Flex-NoPac Twin-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 35416
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Elk River Flex-NoPac Twin-Leg 35416, a Y-leg lanyard with wide-opening aluminum carabiners. Edi...
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Elk River 35477 Flex-NoPac Elastic Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg
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Werner C361200 DeCoil Cable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Werner C361200 DeCoil Cable, a heat- and spark-resistant lanyard for hot work. Editorial assess...
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Werner C411100 DeCoil Twin-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off, 6 ft
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Werner C311403 DeCoil Tie-Back Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg
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Werner C311103 DeCoil Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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Werner C311200 DeCoil Snap-Rebar Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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Werner C311100 DeCoil Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Werner C311100 DeCoil, a compact single-leg lanyard with the DCELL Shock Pack. Editorial assess...
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Tractel C026H Phoenix Shock Absorbing Double Leg Lanyard
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MSA Workman Mini Personal Fall Limiter — Twin-Leg, 6 ft, 400 lb, 10157859
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MSA Workman Tie Back SRL — Twin-Leg Personal Fall Limiter, 7.5 ft, 10125272
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MSA Workman Adjustable Lanyard — Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing, Tie-Back, 10113157
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MSA Workman Twin Leg Lanyard — Energy-Absorbing, 100% Tie-Off, 10073708
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FallTech 8260YLE Leading Edge Lanyard — Dual Class Y-Leg, Rebar Hooks
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FallTech Ironman Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 8247Y3, Rebar Hooks
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech Ironman 8247Y3, a heavyweight Y-leg lanyard for workers over 310 lb. Editorial assessm...
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FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 3-Pack
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FallTech WrapTech Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 8241
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech WrapTech 8241, a tie-back lanyard with a multi-directional carabiner. Editorial assess...
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FallTech 8259Y3 Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard with Rebar Hooks
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FallTech 8259Y Internal Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech 8259Y, a snag-free Y-leg lanyard with internal absorbers. Editorial assessment by the ...
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FallTech 8259 Internal Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech 8259 Internal, a slim single-leg lanyard with a concealed absorber. Editorial assessme...
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FallTech ViewPack Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 8256
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the FallTech ViewPack 8256, a single-leg lanyard with a clear, easy-to-inspect pack. Editorial asse...
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Guardian 01271 Non Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Dual-Leg Restraint, Rebar Hooks, 6 ft
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Guardian 01285 Positioning Lanyard — Adjustable 4 to 6 ft, Shock Absorbing
Guardian Fall Protection
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Guardian 01230 Dual-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off
Guardian Fall Protection
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Guardian 01230, a dual-leg 100% tie-off lanyard with an inspectable external pack. Editorial as...
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Guardian 01220 Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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Guardian 11203 Internal Dual-Leg Rebar Hook Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off
Guardian Fall Protection
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Guardian 11203, a snag-resistant dual-leg lanyard with concealed absorbers and steel rebar hook...
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Guardian 11202 Internal Dual-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off
Guardian Fall Protection
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Guardian 11202, a snag-resistant dual-leg lanyard with concealed absorbers and steel hooks. Edi...
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Guardian 11200 Internal Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.4/5 — WC Safety Review of the Guardian 11200, a single-leg lanyard with a concealed internal shock absorber. Editorial assess...
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Miller by Honeywell MFL-3-Z7/6FT TurboLite Personal Fall Limiter
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3M DBI-SALA 1241460 Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 6 ft Single-Leg, Self-Retracting Web, Snap Hooks Both Ends
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3M DBI-SALA 3101236 Retrax 100% Tie-Off Shock Absorbing Lanyard
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3M EZ-Stop — a DBI SALA Lanyard with Twin-Leg 100% Tie-Off, 1246015
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