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

The adjustable shock absorbing lanyard — SafeWaze FS560-AJ

An adjustable shock absorbing lanyard lets you set the length to the job instead of carrying two fixed lanyards, and the SafeWaze FS560-AJ does exactly that: one single leg that adjusts from 4 to 6 ft, with a forged double-locking snap hook on each end and a clear shock pack. Shorten it to cut fall distance on close work, extend it for reach, and check the energy absorber at a glance through its clear cover. It carries a 310 lb capacity and a minimum breaking strength over 5,000 lb.

Shoppers searching an energy absorbing lanyard, a fall arrest lanyard, or simply an adjustable lanyard land here; as a single leg shock 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 lanyard, adjustable from 4 to 6 ft
• Energy-absorbing shock pack in a clear cover for easy inspection
• Forged double-locking snap hooks, 3,600 lb gate-rated
• 310 lb capacity; minimum breaking strength over 5,000 lb
• Polyester webbing with high-strength polyester stitching
• SafeWaze — a connecting device for personal fall arrest

Pros & cons

Specifications

What the FS560-AJ is for

General fall arrest where one adjustable length is more practical than two fixed lanyards — construction, maintenance, and general industry work at height. It sits in the lanyards collection, is the connector between the B and A of 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, 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 FS560-AJ compares

Need continuous tie-off while moving past anchor points? A twin-leg shock-absorbing lanyard keeps you connected on one leg while you move the other. Where fall clearance is tight, a self-retracting lifeline arrests faster and shorter — see the best self-retracting lifelines guide and the trade-offs in shock-absorbing lanyard vs SRL. Browse alternatives in the lanyards & lifelines collection, or build a complete 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; always run the clearance math for the set length plus the shock pack's deployment distance, connect only to the harness back D-ring for fall arrest, and retire the lanyard after any fall or once the shock pack has deployed.

Ordering FAQ

Is the SafeWaze FS560-AJ lanyard in stock and ready to ship?
Yes — this listing is active and ships through Amazon. The linked Amazon listing carries live price and delivery.

How does the adjustable length work?
The lanyard sets anywhere from 4 to 6 ft, so you can shorten it to cut fall distance on close work or extend it for more reach — one lanyard covering the range instead of carrying two fixed lengths.

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

What are the snap hooks rated to?
Forged steel double-locking snap hooks on both ends, gate-rated to 3,600 lb. The double-lock action takes two deliberate motions to open, which prevents accidental roll-out.

What is the clear shock pack for?
The energy absorber is in a clear cover so you can see the inspection label and check whether the pack has deployed without opening anything — a fast pre-use check.

What is the weight capacity?
310 lb, including the worker plus tools and equipment, with a minimum breaking strength over 5,000 lb.

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

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

Is the FS560-AJ 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 your total fall clearance for the length you set.

Can I use it for positioning or restraint?
No — it is a fall-arrest energy-absorbing lanyard for the back D-ring. Work positioning uses side D-rings and a positioning lanyard; restraint uses a non-shock lanyard that keeps you from the edge.

How do I inspect it before use?
Check the webbing for cuts, fraying, burns, and chemical damage; the stitching for pulled threads; the snap hook gates and locks for function; and the clear shock pack for signs of deployment. Retire it after any fall or a deployed pack.

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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