3M Protecta PRO-Stop Shock Absorbing Lanyard β 1340220
EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 β WC Safety Review of the 3M Protecta PRO-Stop 1340220, a single-leg lanyard with a controlled progressive-stop absorber. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on publ...
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Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published 3M specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The 3M Protecta PRO-Stop 1340220 is a single-leg shock-absorbing lanyard whose PRO-Stop deceleration system uses a cylindrical tubular webbing that tightens progressively during a fall for a controlled stop with low impact force and no torn-fabric deployment. It meets OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.13, with snap hooks, a 6-ft length, a 1-inch polyester web, and a 130 to 310 lb capacity, limiting arrest force well below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit.
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Why the 3M Protecta PRO-Stop delivers a cleaner arrest
Most shock-absorbing lanyards arrest a fall by tearing stitches in a pack, which works but deploys unevenly and leaves torn fabric hanging. The PRO-Stop takes a different route: a cylindrical tubular webbing that tightens progressively as the fall loads it, delivering a controlled stop with low impact force and no torn-fabric deployment. It still carries the PRO Pack shock absorber holding arrest force well below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit, in a 1-inch polyester web built for weather and jobsite chemicals. As lanyards go, this is the controlled-stop pick, and the best fall protection lanyards guide and fall protection equipment guide cover how the pieces fit. It arrests smoothly and predictably.
Safety first: this lanyard is only one component of a complete personal fall arrest system β pair it with a compatible ANSI Z359.11 full-body harness at the dorsal D-ring and an anchor rated for at least 5,000 lb per OSHA 1926.502(d)(15). The PRO-Stop softens the arrest but you still must calculate fall clearance: free fall, the roughly 3.5 ft deceleration distance, D-ring height, and a safety factor. The capacity is 130 to 310 lb, and the absorber holds arrest force below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit. Retire the lanyard after any fall. Confirm requirements with the OSHA 1926 fall protection guide.
What the 3M Protecta PRO-Stop listing documents
From the published specs: a single-leg design; a PRO-Stop progressive tubular-webbing absorber; snap hooks both ends; a 6-ft length; a 1-inch polyester web; a 130 to 310 lb capacity; an arrest force below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit; and OSHA 1926.502 / ANSI Z359.13 compliance. These are true shock absorbing lanyard credentials and a genuine single leg lanyard β a controlled-stop tubular webbing lanyard for construction.
How the 3M Protecta PRO-Stop compares to other lanyards
For the standard PRO Pack single-leg, the 3M Protecta PRO Pack 1341001; for an elastic version, the 3M Protecta PRO Stretch; for tie-back, the 3M Protecta PRO Tie-Back Adjustable or FallTech WrapTech; for an easy-inspect pack, the FallTech ViewPack; and for an internal absorber, the 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, the lanyards and lifelines collection, plus self-retracting lifelines span every category.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The PRO-Stop suits general construction and roofing crews who want a smooth, controlled single-leg arrest at a professional price β compare tool-lanyard options in the tool lanyards collection for dropped-object control. Keep the worker-plus-tools weight in range, verify each anchor, and retire the lanyard after any fall. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account β volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 3M Protecta PRO-Stop 1340220?
A single-leg shock-absorbing lanyard from 3M's Protecta PRO Pack series with a PRO-Stop deceleration system. It meets OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.13, with a 6-ft length, 1-inch polyester web, snap hooks, and a 130 to 310 lb capacity.
What is the PRO-Stop deceleration system?
Instead of a tear-away pack, the PRO-Stop uses a cylindrical tubular webbing that tightens progressively during fall arrest, delivering a controlled stop with low impact force and no torn-fabric deployment - a cleaner, more predictable arrest.
How does it limit arrest force?
The PRO Pack shock absorber is designed to limit the maximum arresting force to well below the 1,800-lb OSHA limit under 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iv), reducing the load on the worker and the harness during a fall.
What is the capacity?
The listing states a capacity range of 130 to 310 lb - the combined weight of the worker plus tools and equipment must fall within that range for the shock absorber to perform as designed.
What harness and anchor do I need?
Connect the harness end to the dorsal D-ring of an ANSI Z359.11 full-body harness and the anchor end to a certified anchor rated for at least 5,000 lb per OSHA 1926.502(d)(15). The lanyard alone is not a complete system.
How much fall clearance do I need?
Calculate total fall clearance before work: free fall, deceleration distance of roughly 3.5 ft, D-ring height, and a safety factor. Too little clearance risks striking a lower level before the lanyard arrests the fall.
What is the webbing made of?
A 1-inch polyester web that resists UV, abrasion, and jobsite chemicals for outdoor construction and roofing over the lanyard's service life.
How is it different from the PRO Pack 1341001?
Both are 3M Protecta single-leg lanyards; the 1341001 uses the standard PRO Pack tear-style absorber, while the 1340220 PRO-Stop uses progressive tubular webbing for a controlled stop with no torn fabric. Choose the PRO-Stop for a cleaner arrest signature.
What work is it for?
General construction, roofing, and elevated work where reliable single-leg fall arrest is required at a professional price point.
When must it be retired?
Retire the lanyard immediately after it arrests a fall - the absorber is spent - or if the webbing, stitching, or hardware shows cuts, burns, corrosion, or deformation. Inspect before every use.
Does it need inspection?
Yes - inspect the webbing, tubular absorber, stitching, and snap hooks before each use, and have a competent person perform documented periodic inspections per your fall-protection program.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
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