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3.4
CONNECTING TO ANCHORAGE: Figure 8 illustrates typical lanyard anchorage connections. The Anchorage (A) should
be directly overhead to minimize free fall and swing fall hazards (see Section 3.3.B). Select an anchorage capable of
sustaining the static loads defined in Table 1. Depending on system and product configuration, the user may secure the
Anchoring Connector (B) of the lanyard directly to the anchorage structure or to an anchorage connector or anchorage
connection point between.
3.5
CONNECTING TO A HARNESS: Connection of the lanyard to a harness will vary per the harness and which attachment
element is used. See Figure 9 for reference. To secure, connect the Harness Connector (A) of the lanyard to the
Attachment Element (B) of the full body harness. For more information as to which attachment elements may be used,
see the manufacturer instructions of your harness.
;
The "Product Overview" specifies for which Fall Protection applications your lanyard model may be used. Ensure use
of your harness complies with these requirements. A full body harness is required for Fall Arrest applications.
Figure 8 - Connecting to Anchorage
A
B
B
3.6
ANCHORAGE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS: When installing an energy-absorbing lanyard, it is important to consider the
length of your lanyard and its Maximum Free Fall requirement. These values determine anchorage height restrictions for
your lanyard. The "Anchorage Height Restrictions" table shows requirements for common lanyard specifications.
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Your lanyard must be anchored at a height that will not result in free fall greater than the Maximum Free Fall value
stated in these instructions or on the product label.
Lanyard Length
6 ft. (1.83 m)
4 ft. (1.22 m)
6 ft. (1.83 m)
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D-ring height varies per user, but is typically 5 ft. (1.52 m) for a user that is 6 ft. (1.83 m) tall.
3.7
SECURING LANYARDS WITH CHOKER LOOPS: Some lanyard models include choker loops for connecting to
harnesses. Choker loops are web loops that are designed to choke the lanyard onto a harness before securing to an
anchorage point. See Figure 10 for reference. To secure a lanyard with a choker loop:
1.
Insert the lanyard choker loop through the dorsal attachment element on the harness. This may be a D-ring or
another web loop that is part of the harness.
2.
Insert the anchoring end of the lanyard through the choker loop so that the lanyard encloses the harness attachment
element.
3.
Pull the lanyard through until its choker loop tightly cinches the harness attachment element.
1
A
A
B
Anchorage Height Restrictions
Maximum Free Fall
6 ft. (1.83 m)
6 ft. (1.83 m)
12 ft. (3.66 m)
Figure 10 - Securing Lanyards with Choker Loops
2
Figure 9 - Connecting to a Harness
B
Required Anchorage Height
D-ring height or above
2 ft. (0.61 m) below D-ring height or above
Working surface or above
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12
A
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