Double lanyard with energy absorber

The risk of falling during the assembly and disassembly of a scaffolding can be very high. The walking surfaces placed at limited heights above the ground require the use of specific PPE. Kapriol Safety offers two solutions to solve the problems of limited safe fall clearance: lanyards 27948/27906 (pag 22) and the retractable fall arrest device 27937 (pag 33). Equipped with limited shock absorber they allow you to work safely from the first two decks at a height of less than 4 m.

1. By hooking the lanyard to the upper part of the second deck, the fall factor is close to 0, in the event of a fall, the absorber is not even stressed, therefore its extension is zero.
2. By connecting the lanyard (Item 27948/27906) inside the second deck, the limited extension of the absorber allows you to stop any fall before the operator reaches the ground.
3. Connecting a temporary lifeline (consider the bending that the lifeline generates at max. 70 cm), the operator can move freely as there are no more limited safe fall clearance problems.

Correct and regular maintenance helps prevent premature ageing of PPE. For this reason, users are recommended to carefully respect all indications found in the user and maintenance manual that accompanies each PPE and to follow the simple storage and preservation rules:

• Keep away from sunlight and UV rays as these are the primary cause of ageing of PPE textile fibers
• Keep PPE away from direct heat sources as the synthetic textile fibers used to make harnesses, lanyards, and energy absorption systems have a very low melting temperature
• PPE must be stored in cool and dry areas, as humidity generates mold harmful to textile fibers and corrosive on metal parts
• A periodic cleaning operation is essential to ensure a good durability of the PPE
• A washing with lukewarm water eliminates surface dirt and that present inside the textile fibers

The current legislation requires that each equipment must be subjected to periodic inspections:

• Before, during and after use, the user must check the PPE conditions and integrity through a visual inspection after each use
• At least every 12 months, PPE must be subjected to mandatory periodic checks and inspections by competent personnel authorized by the manufacturing company

Each PPE is accompanied by a manual and identity card that must be kept for the entire use duration of the product and filled in with the periodic inspections data.

LANYARD WITHOUT ENERGY ABSORBER

PHASE 1: situation of potential fall risk
PHASE 2: (Pic. X) during the fall the lanyard does not perform a shock-absorbing function 
PHASE 3: (Pic. X) the energy caused by the fall is absorbed completely by the body of the operator / l’énergie provoquée par la chute se répercute complètement sur le corps de l’opérateur

LANYARD WITH ENERGY ABSORBER

PHASE 1: situation of potential fall risk
PHASE 2: (Pic. Y) in the fall, the lanyard performs a shock-absorbing function thanks to the effect of the energy absorber
PHASE 3: (Pic. Y) the energy caused by a fall is remarkably reduced by the effect of the energy absorber

Fall protection lanyards are the connecting element between the harness and the anchorage point. They protect the operator during a fall, reducing the arrest and reducing the impact force by an energy absorption system. To correctly use a fall arrest lanyard, it is necessary to install suitable anchorage points in advance. It is essential to remember that the adjustable positioning lanyards are not fall protection devices and hence they can not be used for this purpose.