Retractable Lifelines and Lanyards. A word of caution regarding using Self-Retractable-Lifelines (SRL)also referred to as Safety Blocks. Many users have a tendency to move too far from the anchor point of their retractable lifeline or lanyard, this can be considered a hazardous condition due to a problem called swing-fall or pendulum-fall. There is a formula for horizontal movement within a safe-zone of 30 degrees, always be aware of this zone and never move outside this area as you could suffer injury or even death if a fall occurs. This graph will help you underdstand your safe-zone while using an SRL or lanyard. If you need to move more on the horizontal then you should consider a Horizontal Lifelines you can click here for more information

There is more to retractable lifelines that should be considered when purchasing these units, factors such as work coniditions, environment and the type of use will deterime the optimum unit that will best suit your needs.

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Can't find what your looking for? Try our search engine here FALLSAFE.NETTM Providing Fall Protection Equipment to the Workplace for 36 Years We specialize in Safety at Heights for Transport, Communication, Construction and Industry Fall Arrest Equipment, Horizontal Lifelines, Testing, Anchors, Ladders, Design & Licensed Engineering. PANTHER SERIES PANTHER SERIES FEATURES The PANTHER Series Sleek Styling Lightweight / compact Smooth cable action Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) Variety of Lengths Available 15', 20', 50', 65' Fall Indicating Swivel Snaphook Includes Tagline for Easy Retrieval meets ANSI Z359/CSA Standards Man rated to 375lbs. FAMCO SERIES Retractable Lanyard. Generally for personal use Attaches to the safety harness Light-weight No extra lanyard length to trip over Pays out - retracts but locks in the event of a fall Also widely used in buckle trucks Attached to the boom-head. B-4 SERIES These units Require NO Annual Re-Certification when subjected to a fall the unit must be returned for service. B-4 SERIES FEATURES TheB4 Series Sleek Durable Housings Intergrated Carrying Hnadles on Some Models Lightweight Easy to Handle Synchronized Twin Inertia-braking Pawls Constant Triggering Speed Regardless of Position Isolated Spring and Brake mechanism Made of Anti-corrosive and Anti-sparking Materials Impact-indicating Snap Hook Rubber Recoil Bumper Tamper Proof Connector Assembly Incuding Carabiner Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) Variety of Lengths Available in Galv or Stainless Cable 20', 30', 50', 75' 100', Variety of Lengths Available in Synthetic Rope or Webbing 30', 50', 100', meets ANSI Z359/CSA Standards Man rated to 350lbs.