Description
A properly tethered tool or object protects those working around and below you if it is accidentally dropped.
A Tool Lanyard acts as a connecting device between the tool or object and the anchor point which allows their use whilst maintaining an attachment that will arrest their fall if they are accidentally dropped when in use.
KEY FEATURES
Suitable for Power tools that have a captive handle to choke around.
Elasticated webbing that reduces load on user if the tool is dropped.
Double action karabiner prevents twists in the Lanyard.
High contrast stitch pattern for easy inspection.
Unique serial number for traceability.
Length : 840mm to 1250mm
Load rating : 5kg.
Weight : 107g
Material : 15mm elasticated polyester webbing.
Connectors : Choke loop and twistlock karabiner with 18mm gate opening.
COMPONENT DETAILS
The RGTL6-5 Elasticated Tool Lanyard is designed for is securing medium-duty hand tools weighing up to 5 kg safely to a suitable anchor point while working at height.
It is made from high contrast elasticated polyester webbing with a 130mm choke loop at one end and a 18mm swivel double action karabiner at the other.
This tool lanyard is suitable to use with tools that have a captive handle/eye or to choke around.
LABELLING & IDENTIFICATION
Tool Lanyards are labelled with
Load ratings
Unique Serial Number
Manufactured date
FREEFALL DISTANCE
FREEFALL DISTANCE
If the tool or object connected to this Tool Lanyard is dropped it will be allowed to free fall 1250mm so the user needs to ensure that there is no one working inside the fall distance.
CONNECTING TOOLS TO THIS TOOL LANYARD
This Tool Lanyard is designed for small Powertools or hand tools with anchor loops or closed handles.
It chokes around the connection point by wrapping the loop end around it and threading the connector end through it.
The other end can be connected to a suitable anchor point.
ANCHOR POINTS
A Tool or Object weighing over 3kgs should be tethered to a toolbelt or safety harness as opposed to the wrist.
