TECHNICAL GUIDE & PRODUCT USER MANUAL
SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARDS
INERTIA REELS Application: Shock Absorbing Lanyards – Inertia Reels, provide the connection between Body Harnesses and Anchors.
They also control: Shock Absorbers
The maximum force on the body cradled in the harness. Testing to AS/NZS1891.1 2007 uses 100kG mass – accordingly all compliant shock absorbing lanyards have a minimum capacity of 100kG. Compliant shock absorbing lanyards require that no more than 6kN force be placed on the body during a fall. The B-Safe testing regime surpasses the AS/NZS1891.1 2007 requirements allowing the offering of compliant Shock Absorbing Lanyards with the below capacities - B-Safe Standard Shock Absorbing Lanyards 136kG - B-Safe High Capacity Shock Absorbing Lanyards 155kG The deployment of shock absorbers in shock absorbing lanyards must be no greater than 1750mm but in doing so must do so in a manner approximately proportional to the table contained in the following foot clearance diagram. Inertia Reels The maximum force is still to be less than 6kN. AS/NZS1891.3 cl 1.6 acknowledges an EN360 listing. Fall Arrest devices complying with EN353-1, EN353-2 or EN360 are acceptable for use in Australia and New Zealand and feature a very high safety standard and worldwide proven technology. The deployment of inertia reels also requires compliance with stopping distances – refer to below foot clearance diagram. Anti De-Latching Device On lanyards and rope systems, all standard BSM0007 Double Action Snap Hooks have anti detaching devices fitted to prevent inadvertent interference by webbing or rope with secondary latch on snap hook. Safety of the snap hook could be reduced if the anti de-latching device is missing.
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