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Lanyards & Lifelines

Lanyards and Lifelines — the Master Connector Shelf

Lanyards and lifelines — which connector arrests your fall?

Short answer: this is the site’s master connector shelf — 90 live listings from 14 vendors led by 3M (19), FallTech (13) and Guardian (11): 53 shock-absorbing and twin-leg lanyards, 30 self-retracting lifelines (cross-listed on the dedicated self-retracting lifelines shelf), and 7 vertical lifelines and rope grabs. Ranked picks live in the lanyard buyer’s guide, and clearance math in the equipment guide.

Editor's pick — FallTech 8260YLE leading-edge dual lanyard
A Class 2/leading-edge-rated twin-leg — the connector for foot-level tie-off over steel and deck edges, where ordinary lanyards are not rated to survive. Read the full listing.

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Connector classes on this shelf

Class Count Anchor position Watch-out
Shock-absorbing lanyards 53 Overhead preferred ~18–19 ft clearance needed
Self-retracting lifelines 30 Overhead (Class 1) or foot-level (Class 2) Match SRL class to tie-off height
Vertical lifelines & rope grabs 7 Overhead ridge/anchor Rope grab must match rope diameter

Every listing on this shelf

Shock-absorbing and twin-leg lanyards (53)

Self-retracting lifelines (30)

Vertical lifelines and rope grabs (7)

Honest shelf notes

Thirteen listings below currently show no price and read unavailable — they are marked rather than hidden; verify the live listing before planning around any of them. One Guardian listing (01285) titles itself both a positioning and a shock-absorbing lanyard — true work-positioning lanyards are non-shock by design, so read its spec sheet before treating it as either. An earlier version of this page claimed complete MSA horizontal lifeline system kits; no such kits exist in this collection and the claim is gone.

How do you choose between a lanyard and an SRL?

Clearance decides. A shock-absorbing lanyard needs roughly 18–19 feet of clearance below the anchor once deceleration distance, harness stretch and worker height stack up; an overhead-anchored SRL can arrest a fall in as little as a few feet. Measure clearance before choosing the connector, not after. Twin-leg (Y) versions of either keep you tied off 100% of the time while transitioning anchors. Rope grabs on vertical lifelines remain the roofing standard where a 50-foot rope follows the worker up the slope — the full system logic is in the ABCDs of fall protection.

Our methodology

We pulled every live record on this shelf, split the catalog by connector class, marked all thirteen dead listings instead of hiding them, and removed a stocking claim about horizontal-lifeline kits that do not exist here. Fall-protection duties come from OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 (construction) and OSHA 1910.140 (general industry), with fall-injury context from NIOSH falls prevention. We do not drop-test equipment and hold no safety certification.

Why trust this page

WC Safety is an independent review site with no products of its own — nothing here is stocked, warehoused or shipped by us. Purchase links go to Amazon and earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you; no manufacturer pays for placement. This page was rebuilt after an audit found its earlier copy described a vendor’s product lines this shelf does not carry — in fall protection, copy that oversells a catalog is a safety defect, so every claim below is tied to the live listings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a lanyard and a lifeline?

A lanyard is a fixed-length connector (usually 6 ft) between harness and anchor with an energy absorber; a lifeline is a longer line — vertical rope or retractable cable/web — that the connection travels along or retracts into.

When do I need a twin-leg lanyard?

Whenever you move between anchor points at height — one leg stays connected while the other moves, keeping tie-off continuous.

How much clearance does a shock-absorbing lanyard need?

A shock-absorbing lanyard needs roughly 18–19 feet of clearance below the anchor once deceleration distance, harness stretch and worker height stack up; an overhead-anchored SRL can arrest a fall in as little as a few feet. Measure clearance before choosing the connector, not after.

What does leading-edge (Class 2) rated mean?

Rated for tie-off at foot level where the line may load over an edge in a fall — reinforced line and a heavier energy absorber. Standard connectors are not rated for that geometry.

Can I tie a knot in a lanyard to shorten it?

Never — knots cut webbing strength roughly in half and void the rating. Use an adjustable model or a shorter lanyard.

What is a rope grab?

A trailing device that travels along a vertical lifeline and locks under fall loading — the roofing standard paired with a 50-foot rope and a ridge anchor. It must match the rope diameter stamped on it.

Why are some listings marked unavailable?

Thirteen records on this shelf currently carry no price and read unavailable. We mark them in the lists above rather than quietly linking them — check the live listing before specifying one.

Are SRLs listed here the same as on the SRL shelf?

Yes — all self-retracting lifelines are cross-listed on both this master shelf and the dedicated self-retracting lifelines collection. Same records, two homes.

What standard governs shock-absorbing lanyards?

ANSI Z359.13 covers energy-absorbing lanyards; OSHA 1926.502 sets the legal duty, including the 1,800-pound maximum arresting force on the body with a full-body harness.

When must a lanyard be retired?

Immediately after any arrested fall or a deployed absorber, on any competent-person inspection failure, and per the manufacturer’s service-life policy.

Do these connectors include the harness?

No — connectors only. Complete bundles live on the fall protection kits shelf, and anchors on fall protection anchor points.

Which vendors dominate this shelf?

3M (19 listings including DBI-SALA and Protecta), FallTech (13), Guardian (11) and Honeywell (8), with Safewaze, Petzl, Elk River, Werner, MSA, Peakworks, KwikSafety and Tractel filling out the 14.

Researched and written by Steven Eaton, editor of WC Safety. Steven holds no safety certification and does not test products; this page compares what manufacturers publish, with the gaps in that record marked. Last reviewed July 2026.

KwikSafety TSUNAMI Vertical Lifeline Assembly — Braided Rope, Grab & Shock Absorber

KwikSafety
Original price $71.65 - Original price $71.65
Original price
$71.65
$71.65 - $71.65
Current price $71.65

EDITORIAL PICK. Featured in our best vertical lifelines & rope grabs guide — compare it across the vertical lifelines & rope grabs collec...

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3M Protecta Rope Lifeline 1299997 — 50 ft 5/8 in with Self-Locking Snap Hook

3M
Original price $94.00 - Original price $94.00
Original price
$94.00
$94.00 - $94.00
Current price $94.00

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3M DBI-SALA Rope Lifeline — 30 ft 5/8 in with Self-Locking Snap Hook

3M DBI-SALA
Original price $147.32 - Original price $286.64
Original price
$147.32 - $286.64
$147.32 - $286.64
Current price $147.32

EDITORIAL PICK. Featured in our best vertical lifelines & rope grabs guide — compare it across the vertical lifelines & rope grabs collec...

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Peakworks Premium Vertical Lifeline Rope — 5/8 in Polysteel, ANSI Z359

Peakworks
Original price $95.69 - Original price $95.69
Original price
$95.69
$95.69 - $95.69
Current price $95.69

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Peakworks Fall Protection Rope — Polysteel 5/8 in Vertical Lifeline with Snap Hook

Peakworks
Original price $48.83 - Original price $48.83
Original price
$48.83
$48.83 - $48.83
Current price $48.83

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Guardian VL58 Vertical Lifeline — 5/8 Inch Rope with Snap Hook End

Guardian Fall Protection
Original price $58.51 - Original price $93.19
Original price
$58.51 - $93.19
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Current price $58.51

EDITORIAL PICK. Ranked in our best vertical lifelines & rope grabs guide — compare it across the vertical lifelines & rope grabs collecti...

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Guardian VLA Vertical Lifeline Assembly — Poly Steel Rope, Rope Grab & Shock Absorber

Guardian Fall Protection
Original price $72.00 - Original price $171.65
Original price
$72.00 - $171.65
$72.00 - $171.65
Current price $72.00

EDITORIAL PICK. Ranked in our best vertical lifelines & rope grabs guide — compare it across the vertical lifelines & rope grabs collecti...

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SafeWaze FS560-AJ Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single Leg, 4 to 6 ft

Safewaze
Original price $69.69 - Original price $69.69
Original price
$69.69
$69.69 - $69.69
Current price $69.69

EDITORIAL PICK. Featured in our best fall protection lanyards guide — compare it across the lanyards collection. The adjustable shock absorbing l...

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SafeWaze FS88760-FF 6 ft Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 12 ft Free Fall Rated

Safewaze
Original price $89.00 - Original price $89.00
Original price
$89.00
$89.00 - $89.00
Current price $89.00

EDITORIAL PICK. Featured in our best fall protection lanyards guide — compare it across the lanyards collection. The 6 ft shock absorbing lanyard...

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SafeWaze FS88566-E V-Line Rebar Hook Lanyard — Dual-Leg, 6 ft, 100% Tie-Off

Safewaze
Original price $109.00 - Original price $109.00
Original price
$109.00
$109.00 - $109.00
Current price $109.00

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Safewaze FS560 PRO Energy Absorbing Shock Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft

Safewaze
Original price $70.05 - Original price $70.05
Original price
$70.05
$70.05 - $70.05
Current price $70.05

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Safewaze FS560 PRO, a dependable serialized single-leg workhorse. Editorial assessment by Steve...

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Safewaze FS591 PRO Dual-Leg Low-Profile Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 100% Tie-Off

Safewaze
Original price $94.52 - Original price $94.52
Original price
$94.52
$94.52 - $94.52
Current price $94.52

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Safewaze FS591 PRO, a lighter dual-leg 100% tie-off lanyard. Editorial assessment by Steven Eat...

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Safewaze FS580 PRO Low-Profile Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft

Safewaze
Original price $49.43 - Original price $49.43
Original price
$49.43
$49.43 - $49.43
Current price $49.43

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Safewaze FS580 PRO, a slim low-profile single-leg lanyard. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton...

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Petzl ABSORBICA-Y Tie Back Lanyard — Double, Structure Progression, L015AA00

Petzl

EDITORIAL PICK. Featured in our best fall protection lanyards guide — compare it across the lanyards collection. The Petzl ABSORBICA-Y tie back l...

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Petzl Absorbica-Y 150 MGO Shock Absorbing Fall Arrest Lanyard

Petzl

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 — WC Safety Review of the Petzl Absorbica-Y 150 MGO, a FLEX elasticized twin-leg lanyard for tower and vertical work. Edi...

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Petzl ABSORBICA-Y 80 MGO Shock Absorbing Fall Arrest Lanyard

Petzl

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 — WC Safety Review of the Petzl ABSORBICA-Y 80 MGO, a premium Y-lanyard with large-opening connectors. Editorial assessme...

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Petzl ASAP'SORBER AXESS Energy Absorber Lanyard — for the ASAP Fall Arrester

Petzl
Original price $69.95 - Original price $69.95
Original price
$69.95
$69.95 - $69.95
Current price $69.95

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Petzl J08452 ASAP'SORBER ANSI Energy Absorber 20cm Lanyard

Petzl
Original price $54.95 - Original price $54.95
Original price
$54.95
$54.95 - $54.95
Current price $54.95

EDITORIAL REVIEW — Petzl J08452 ASAP'SORBER ANSI Energy Absorber 20cm Lanyard Assessed on the standards the product is actually certified to and o...

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Petzl L071AA00 ASAP'SORBER 20cm Energy Absorber Lanyard

Petzl

EDITORIAL REVIEW — Petzl L071AA00 ASAP'SORBER 20cm Energy Absorber Lanyard Assessed on the standards the product is actually certified to and on h...

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Elk River NoPac Energy-Absorbing Rebar Hook Lanyard — 35374

Elk River
Original price $73.07 - Original price $73.07
Original price
$73.07
$73.07 - $73.07
Current price $73.07

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

Elk River
Original price $228.99 - Original price $228.99
Original price
$228.99
$228.99 - $228.99
Current price $228.99

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

Elk River
Original price $240.62 - Original price $240.62
Original price
$240.62
$240.62 - $240.62
Current price $240.62

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

Elk River
Original price $225.00 - Original price $225.00
Original price
$225.00
$225.00 - $225.00
Current price $225.00

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

Elk River
Original price $169.05 - Original price $169.05
Original price
$169.05
$169.05 - $169.05
Current price $169.05

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

Elk River
Original price $104.88 - Original price $104.88
Original price
$104.88
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Current price $104.88

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Elk River 35477, an elastic single-leg lanyard that stays out of the way. Editorial assessment ...

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Werner C361200 DeCoil Cable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft

Werner
Original price $97.13 - Original price $97.13
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$97.13
$97.13 - $97.13
Current price $97.13

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

Werner
Original price $68.67 - Original price $68.67
Original price
$68.67
$68.67 - $68.67
Current price $68.67

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Werner C411100 DeCoil Twin-Leg, a compact 100% tie-off lanyard. Editorial assessment by Steven ...

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Werner C311403 DeCoil Tie-Back Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg

Werner

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Werner C311403 DeCoil Tie-Back, an adjustable lanyard that wraps structure as its own anchor. E...

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Werner C311103 DeCoil Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft

Werner

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Werner C311103 DeCoil Adjustable, a single-leg lanyard that shortens to fit the clearance. Edit...

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Werner C311200 DeCoil Snap-Rebar Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft

Werner
Original price $59.86 - Original price $59.86
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$59.86
$59.86 - $59.86
Current price $59.86

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Werner C311200 DeCoil, a single-leg lanyard with a rebar hook. Editorial assessment by Steven E...

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Werner C311100 DeCoil Shock Absorbing Lanyard — Single-Leg, 6 ft

Werner
Original price $54.00 - Original price $54.00
Original price
$54.00
$54.00 - $54.00
Current price $54.00

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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3M Protecta PRO-Stop Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1340220

3M
Original price $61.99 - Original price $61.99
Original price
$61.99
$61.99 - $61.99
Current price $61.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO-Stop 1340220, a single-leg lanyard with a controlled progressive-stop absorber....

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3M Protecta PRO Tie-Back Adjustable Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1342200

3M
Original price $123.00 - Original price $123.00
Original price
$123.00
$123.00 - $123.00
Current price $123.00

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO Tie-Back Adjustable 1342200, a lanyard that makes its own anchor around structu...

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3M Protecta PRO Pack Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1341001

3M
Original price $70.45 - Original price $70.45
Original price
$70.45
$70.45 - $70.45
Current price $70.45

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO Pack 1341001, a compact, cost-effective single-leg lanyard. Editorial assessmen...

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3M Protecta PRO Twin-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1340180

3M
Original price $108.99 - Original price $108.99
Original price
$108.99
$108.99 - $108.99
Current price $108.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.7/5 — WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO Twin-Leg 1340180, a Y-leg rebar-hook lanyard for 100% tie-off. Editorial assess...

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3M Protecta PRO Stretch Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1340141

3M
Original price $111.99 - Original price $111.99
Original price
$111.99
$111.99 - $111.99
Current price $111.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO Stretch 1340141, an elastic lanyard that stays out of the way. Editorial assess...

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3M Protecta PRO Tie-Back Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1340060

3M
Original price $123.77 - Original price $123.77
Original price
$123.77
$123.77 - $123.77
Current price $123.77

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO Tie-Back 1340060, a tie-back shock-absorbing lanyard for anchorless connection....

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Guardian 10918 Halo Big Block Cable SRL, 65 ft (Galvanized)

Guardian Fall Protection
Original price $880.00 - Original price $880.00
Original price
$880.00
$880.00 - $880.00
Current price $880.00

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the Guardian 10918 Halo Big Block cable SRL, 65 ft Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety e...

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Guardian 10900 Halo Web SRL, 11 ft (Class 1, 130-310 lb)

Guardian Fall Protection
Original price $172.24 - Original price $172.24
Original price
$172.24
$172.24 - $172.24
Current price $172.24

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the Guardian 10900 Halo web SRL, 11 ft Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based...

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MSA V-Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline, 20 ft (Leading-Edge SRL, 63406-00A)

MSA Safety
Original price $1,220.21 - Original price $1,220.21
Original price
$1,220.21
$1,220.21 - $1,220.21
Current price $1,220.21

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the MSA V-Edge self-retracting lifeline (20 ft, 63406-00A) Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC ...

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MSA V-TEC 20 ft Self-Retracting Lifeline, Galvanized Cable (63206-00A)

MSA Safety
Original price $897.99 - Original price $897.99
Original price
$897.99
$897.99 - $897.99
Current price $897.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the MSA V-TEC 20 ft self-retracting lifeline Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor,...

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MSA Workman 30 ft Self-Retracting Lifeline, Stainless Steel Cable (10120724)

MSA Safety
Original price $384.99 - Original price $384.99
Original price
$384.99
$384.99 - $384.99
Current price $384.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the MSA Workman 30 ft self-retracting lifeline Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety edito...

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FallTech FTR-60LE Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline (FT-R Series, 60 ft)

FallTech
Original price $948.90 - Original price $948.90
Original price
$948.90
$948.90 - $948.90
Current price $948.90

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — FallTech FTR-60LE leading edge self-retracting lifeline (FT-R Series, 60 ft) Editorial assessment by...

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FallTech G727630 Self-Retracting Lifeline, 30 ft Galvanized Cable

FallTech
Original price $531.45 - Original price $531.45
Original price
$531.45
$531.45 - $531.45
Current price $531.45

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the FallTech G727630 self-retracting lifeline, 30 ft Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety...

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FallTech Contractor SRL 50 ft (FallTech 727650 self-retracting lifeline)

FallTech
Original price $449.99 - Original price $449.99
Original price
$449.99
$449.99 - $449.99
Current price $449.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the FallTech Contractor SRL 50 ft, model 727650 Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety edit...

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FallTech Contractor SRL 30 ft, Galvanized Cable (727630, Class 1)

FallTech
Original price $449.95 - Original price $449.95
Original price
$449.95
$449.95 - $449.95
Current price $449.95

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the FallTech Contractor SRL 30 ft (727630) Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, b...

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FallTech DuraTech Mini SRL, 6 ft Web (72706SB1, Class 1)

FallTech
Original price $105.33 - Original price $105.33
Original price
$105.33
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Current price $105.33

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — the FallTech DuraTech Mini SRL (6 ft, 72706SB1) Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety edit...

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Miller Falcon Self-Retracting Lifeline 50 ft (Honeywell MP50G-Z7/50FT)

Honeywell
Original price $604.99 - Original price $604.99
Original price
$604.99
$604.99 - $604.99
Current price $604.99

EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 WC Safety Review — Miller Falcon self-retracting lifeline 50 ft (Honeywell MP50G-Z7/50FT) Editorial assessment by Steve...

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