SELF - RETRACTING LANYARD

Self-retracting lanyards, also known as self-retracting lifelines or SRLs, are a type of vertical fall prevention lifeline that maintains a constant tautness while allowing users to freely move about the work area. Just like a car’s seat and shoulder belt, the lifeline can be quickly extended and retracted. A built-in braking system activates in the event of a fall or sudden tug, preventing further descent. After the pressure is relieved, the lifeline can move freely once more.

The internal braking system of an SRL helps to mitigate the impact of a fall by spreading the energy of the fall over a shorter distance. Protecting your employees from the risk of falling is essential, and self-retracting lifelines play a crucial role in this. Here, we’ll go over the background of SRLs, the inner workings of the self-retracting lifeline mechanism, the similarities and differences between SRLs and fall protection lanyards, and how to properly use an SRL in conjunction with a body harness.