Lanyards are the connecting element of a system. The fall arrest lanyards have a shock absorbing element capable of limiting the force that is felt on the body of the worker to less than 6kN. They are available in packs and tubular styles as well. They are lightweight and they are very easy to use.  

There are different kinds of lanyards, as per their use. 

Work positioning lanyards–This helps a person to attach himself to a surface completely and then work with free hands. They can be made from ropes, cables or webbing depending on the use. They have a fixed length and can be adjusted when there is no weight. There are multiple configurations of use of the work positioning lanyards. 

Fall arrest lanyards are self-retracting lanyards and may be called simple hooks. These hooks are attached at the end of lanyards and help tie the person securely. They can be made of ropes, cables or webbing as per their use. These have tubular shock-absorbing legs. 

Fall restraint lanyards can be adjusted with one end tied to an anchor and the other end attached to the user. They restrain the movement of the worker and provides a safeguard against a fall. 

Forked lanyards are a strong design meant to have a forked attachment point. 

Most companies uses a mix of different kinds of lanyards. They can be used as per the specific demand of the job in hand. 

Lanyards are key safety equipment. They should be sourced from the best company. One such company is Dutest – one of the leading lanyard suppliers in the UAE. The company has lifting and safety equipment as per the global and local standards of quality and safety. They are committed to the safety of the people working in industries like construction, mining and manufacturing. Their teams are always working towards giving the best safety solutions to the clients.