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

A harness on its own arrests nothing. A personal fall arrest system under 29 CFR 1926.502 is the harness, the connector, the anchorage and the clearance below, and it is only as good as the weakest of the four. Verify the anchorage rating and the total fall clearance before the first tie-off, not after.

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 · SKU: FT-8259Y3. Y-leg with internal shock absorber and rebar hooks — ideal for connecting to rebar, scaffold tubes, and structural steel.

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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 (×2)
Harness Hook	Snap hook
Shock Absorber	Internal continuous-length
Capacity	130–310 lb
Arrest Force	≤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.

More FallTech Lanyards

• FallTech 8256 ViewPack Shock Absorbing Lanyard
• FallTech 8259 Internal Shock Absorbing Lanyard
• FallTech 8259Y Internal Y-Leg 100% Tie-Off Lanyard
• FallTech 8241 WrapTech Tie-Back Lanyard
• FallTech 8246 Heavyweight Shock Absorbing Lanyard
• FallTech 8247Y3 Ironman Y-Leg Shock Absorbing Lanyard
• FallTech 8260YLE Leading Edge Dual Class Lanyard
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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 — 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 — the main difference is profile and inspection visibility.