Construction and utility workers need to be able to rely on their safety equipment. A Retractable Lanyard is a critical link between an anchorage point and your harness. Many of these items are available online, and while still meeting all industry standards, they are value priced for the cost conscious buyer. The point of a shock absorbing lanyard is to limit the force of impact to no more than 900 lbs. This is now a requirement in all instances where a fall may occur.
The EZ Stop II 100% Tie-Off Shock Absorbing Safety Lanyard is one of the most popular models and it uses twin-leg tie offs to ensure that you remain connected at all times. There are aluminum hooks at the leg ends for connecting to large structures and easy to use self locking snap hooks at the center. All EZ Stop II lanyards utilize a controlled tearing action when subjected to fall arrest forces, limiting arresting forces to no more than 900 lbs. If you are shopping for a retractable shock absorbing lanyard then you should take a look at the DBI Retrax. It automatically retracts to fit your working area by expanding and retracting smoothly. This also helps to reduce tripping accidents by keeping the lanyard taut at all times.