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Rigid Lifelines

Defy™

Self-Retracting Lanyards Manual

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Anchorage Connectors

Anchorage connectors are components that couple the personal fall arrest system

to the anchorage. In accordance with ANSI Z359.1-2007, the anchorage connector

must be capable of withstanding (without breaking) a 5,000 lb. (22.2 kN) load,

and able to withstand a 3,600 lb. (16 kN) load without cracking, or permanent

deformation visible to the unaided eye.

The strength of all anchorage connectors must be multiplied by the maximum

number of personal fall arrest systems attached.

A mobile anchorage connector should be used to provide lateral mobility and help

prevent the possibility of a swing fall.

If a Self-Retracting Lanyard is used with a cross-arm

anchorage connector, other anchorage extension, horizontal

lifeline, or extended D-ring, the additional length provided

by these components must be taken into consideration

during the clearance calculation process.

Connection Compatibility Limitations

All Rigid Lifelines

equipment must be coupled to compatible connectors. OSHA 29

CFR 1926.502 prohibits snap hooks from being engaged to certain objects unless

two requirements are met:

1. It must be a locking type snap hook.

2. It must be “designed for” making such a connection.

a. “Designed for” means that the manufacturer of the snap hook speciﬁcally

created the snap hook to be used to connect to the equipment in

question.

The following conditions can result in rollout* when a non-locking snap hook is

used. Avoid the following connections:

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Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.

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Two (or more) snap hooks connected to one D-ring.

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Two snap hooks connected to each other.

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A snap hook connected back on its integral lanyard.

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A snap hook connected to a webbing loop or webbing lanyard.

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