3M Protecta PRO Stretch Shock Absorbing Lanyard — 1340141

The 3M Protecta PRO Stretch 1340141 is an OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.13 compliant shock-absorbing lanyard with an elastic bungee web that retracts to about 3 ft at rest, keeping the lanyard close to the body to prevent tripping while maintaining full 6-ft reach during a fall. Its PRO Pack shock absorber limits arresting force well below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit, protecting worker and harness during an arrest.

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Why the 3M Protecta PRO Stretch cuts the trip hazard

A fixed 6-ft lanyard dangles when you are near your anchor, snagging on gear and underfoot as a trip hazard. The PRO Stretch fixes that with an elastic bungee web that retracts to roughly 3 ft at rest, keeping the lanyard tucked close to the body — then extends to its full 6 ft if a fall occurs. It carries the same PRO Pack shock absorber that holds arresting force below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit, in polyester webbing built for the weather. As lanyards go, this is the stay-out-of-the-way pick, and the best fall protection lanyards guide and fall protection equipment guide cover how the pieces fit. It keeps the connection tidy without giving up reach.

What the 3M Protecta PRO Stretch listing documents

From the published specs: OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.13 compliance; an elastic bungee web retracting to ~3 ft at rest with full 6-ft reach; a PRO Pack shock absorber below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit; and polyester webbing. These are true elastic lanyard credentials and a genuine shock absorbing lanyard — a certified single leg lanyard that reduces trip hazards.

How the 3M Protecta PRO Stretch compares to other lanyards

For a fixed tie-back, the 3M Protecta PRO Tie-Back or FallTech WrapTech; for 100% tie-off, the 3M Protecta PRO Twin-Leg or Guardian 01230; for an easy-inspect pack, the FallTech ViewPack; and for a slim single-leg, the Elk River NoPac or internal Guardian 11200. The safety harness guide pairs the harness.

Building a complete fall arrest system

A lanyard is one of three parts. For the harness, the full-body harnesses collection; for anchors, the anchor points collection and roof anchors guide; for complete sets, the fall protection kits collection and kits guide; and the full fall protection collection plus self-retracting lifelines span every category.

Where it fits by job and crew orders

The PRO Stretch suits roofers and construction crews who want a single-leg lanyard that stays out from underfoot near the anchor — compare tool-lanyard options in the tool lanyards collection for dropped-object control. Remember to size fall clearance to the full extended length, and retire the lanyard after any fall. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.