MSA Workman Adjustable Lanyard — Single-Leg Energy-Absorbing, Tie-Back, 10113157

The single-leg adjustable lanyard — MSA Workman

An adjustable lanyard lets you set the length to the job rather than carry two fixed ones, and the MSA Workman single-leg energy-absorbing lanyard does that with a couple of extras. It sets to length up to 6 ft, it has a tie-back connection so you can wrap it around a structural member and clip the hook back to the lanyard, and its shock absorber sits under a clear, durable cover that protects the labels and lets you inspect the absorber at a glance. It is lightweight with a low-profile body, on 36C snap hooks.

Shoppers searching an adjustable energy absorbing lanyard, an msa lanyard, or a single leg adjustable lanyard land here; as an energy absorbing lanyard it is the connecting device between your harness and anchor. Match it to your harness and anchor, and run the clearance math for the length you set, covered below.

Key features

• Single-leg energy-absorbing lanyard, adjustable up to 6 ft
• Tie-back connection to wrap and clip back to a structure
• Clear, durable cover over the shock-absorber labels for inspection
• 36C snap hooks for harness and anchorage connections
• Lightweight, low-profile body; about 2 lb
• MSA Workman — a connecting device for personal fall arrest

Pros & cons

Specifications

What the Workman lanyard is for

General fall arrest where one adjustable length — and the option to tie back to a structure — is more practical than fixed lanyards; construction, maintenance, and general industry. It sits in the lanyards collection, is the connector in the ABC system explained in the fall protection equipment guide and the ABCDs of fall protection, and applies wherever a fall hazard triggers the rules in when is fall protection required.

Building the system around the lanyard

Clip one hook to the back D-ring of a harness from the full body harnesses collection — ranked in the best safety harness guide — and the other to an anchor from the anchor points collection, or tie it back to a rated structure, sized to the anchor strength requirements and ranked in the best roof anchors guide, with a rated carabiner if needed. Inspect the harness to the harness inspection checklist, and fit a suspension trauma strap for the rescue plan.

How the Workman lanyard compares

The SafeWaze FS560-AJ is another adjustable single-leg lanyard, from 4 to 6 ft; the MSA adds a tie-back connection. For a fixed length rated for a bigger fall, the SafeWaze FS88760-FF handles a 12 ft free fall, and for rebar 100% tie-off the twin-leg V-Line uses rebar hooks. Where clearance is tight, a self-retracting lifeline arrests shorter — see the shock-absorbing lanyard vs SRL guide. Browse the lanyards & lifelines collection, or build a rig from the best fall protection kits. Everything lives in the fall protection collection.

Safety note: a lanyard is one part of a personal fall arrest system — it works only with a rated full body harness and a rated anchor, under OSHA 1926.502. The longer you set an adjustable lanyard, the more fall clearance you need below you; run the clearance math for the set length plus the shock absorber's deployment. Only tie back when the hook and the manufacturer instructions permit it and the member is strong enough; connect fall arrest to the harness back D-ring; and retire the lanyard after any fall or once the absorber has deployed.

Ordering FAQ

Is the MSA Workman adjustable lanyard in stock?
Availability varies — this MSA model can ship on a longer lead time. Check the linked Amazon listing for current stock and delivery before ordering.

How does the adjustable length work?
The lanyard sets to length up to 6 ft, so you can shorten it to cut fall distance on close work or extend it for reach — one lanyard covering the range instead of two fixed lengths.

What is the tie-back connection?
It is built so you can wrap the lanyard around a structural member and clip the snap hook back to the lanyard, anchoring to a column or beam directly. Only use tie-back when the manufacturer instructions and the hook rating allow it.

What snap hooks does it have?
36C snap hooks for the harness and anchorage connections. Confirm the hooks suit your harness D-ring and anchor points before rigging.

Is it single-leg or twin-leg?
Single leg — one adjustable leg. For continuous 100 percent tie-off while moving past anchors, you need a twin-leg lanyard instead.

What is the clear shock cover?
A clear, durable cover over the shock-absorber labels that protects them from wear and lets you inspect the absorber and read the label without opening anything.

How does the energy absorber work in a fall?
The shock-absorbing element extends in a controlled way during a fall to limit the force on your body. Once it has deployed, the lanyard must be removed from service.

What is the weight capacity?
Check the product label and MSA instructions for the rated capacity before use, and confirm it suits your worker weight plus tools. Do not exceed the labeled rating.

What does it connect to?
One snap hook clips to your harness back D-ring and the other to a rated anchor, or the lanyard ties back to a structure. Both ends take standard fall-protection attachment points that fit the hook.

Is the Workman lanyard OSHA compliant?
As the connecting device in a fall arrest rig, it works within a compliant setup when paired with a rated full body harness and anchor under OSHA 1926.502. Confirm the ratings on the label.

How do I inspect it before use?
Check the webbing for cuts, fraying, burns, and chemical damage; the stitching for pulled threads; the snap hooks for function; and the shock absorber through its clear cover. Retire it after any fall or a deployed absorber.

How do I reorder for a crew?
Reorder from this page — the linked Amazon listing makes equipping each worker with an adjustable lanyard quick.

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