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APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS
APPLICATIONS
1. EN 354 LANYARDS
These lanyards can be used as a part of a fall arrest system or as a part of a restraint system. If using as a part of fall
arrest system (if used with a fall arrest block), a suitable anchor point (above the user's head, at least 12kN) shall be
used. Attachments between these lanyards and the anchor points and other equipment shall be made using connectors
as per EN 362. This lanyard must not be used with a shock absorber.
• Total length of a sub systems with a lanyard, terminations and connectors shall not exceed 2m. Do not use a lanyard
without an energy absorber for fall arrest systems.
• Connect the lanyard to the anchorage point using the connector provided at one end. (If connector not provided, use
connectors complying with EN 362).
• The other end should be connected to the attachment element of the full body harness.
• To optimize protection, in some instances it may be necessary to use the lanyard with other suitable components. In
this case before carrying out the risk related activity, consult your supplier to ensure that all components are compatible
and suitable for your application.
• The user should minimise the amount of slack in the lanyard near a fall hazard.
• The user, when adjusting the length of the lanyard to avoid a risk of fall, should not move into an area where there is a
fall hazard.
• If the risk assessment carried out before the start of the work shows that loading in the case of a use over an edge is
possible appropriate precautions should be taken.
• These lanyards cannot be choke hitched.
MATERIAL:
For Webbing Lanyards: Polyester
2. EN 355 LANYARDS
These lanyards when used as a component of a fall arrest system ensure a fall is arrested safely by reducing impact
forces to 6 kN or less. It must be used in conjunction with a full body harness (EN361).
• Total length of a sub system with a lanyard including an energy absorber, terminations and connectors shall not
exceed 2m.
• Connect the lanyard to the anchorage point using the connector provided at one end. (If connector not provided,
use connectors complying with EN 362). The other end on the side of the energy absorber should be connected to the
attachment element of the full body harness conforming to EN 361.
• To optimize protection, in some instances it may be necessary to use the lanyard with other suitable components. In
this case before carrying out the risk related activity, consult your supplier to ensure that all components are compatible
and suitable for your application.
• When attaching fall arrest lanyards for fall arrest situations the front or rear 'D' ring marked with an 'A' should be the
only attachment points used. Where the harness has two fabric loops on the front (each marked with 'A/2') rather than
a 'D' ring the two loops MUST both be used together.
• For fall restraint and work positioning use the fall arrest 'D' ring marked with an 'A', the side work positioning 'D' rings,
or a central attachment point on a sit harness / belt can be used. The attachment point must be relevant and suitable to
the work activity, and it must minimise any risk.
• Two separate lanyards each with an energy absorber should not be used side by side (i.e. parallel), for such instances
usage of double leg lanyard is recommended.
• The arrest distance should be double the maximum length of the lanyard (2m) plus one metre additional for safety of
the user and maximum 1.75m for the deployment of the shock absorber.
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FREE SPACE REQUIRED WHEN USING AN ENERGY ABSORBER LANYARD
MATERIAL:
Energy Absorbing Twisted Rope Lanyards - Polyamide
Energy Absorbing Webbing Lanyards (and sharp edge ones) - Polyester
Energy Absorbing Kernmantle Rope Lanyards – Polyester
Shock absorber pack - Polyamide.
FAR0410/FAR411:
Note: these lanyard/energy absorbers has been successfully tested for horizontal use and a resulting simulated fall over an edge.
• A steel bar with a radius of r = 0.5 mm with no burs was used in these tests. On the basis of this test, the lanyard with
energy absorber is suitable for use over similar edges such as rolled steel profiles, wooden beams or a clad, rounded
proof parapet. Notwithstanding this test, the following must be taken into account with a horizontal or oblique use
where there is a risk of falling over an edge.
Original Lanyard length
2.00 m
pre-deployment (maximum)
Deployed Energy
+1.75 m
Absorber (maximum)
Height of the user +
+2.00 m
slack in the harness
Safety clearance (minimum)
+1.00 m
FREE SPACE CALCULATION 6.75 m
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