There are such a wide variety of safety lanyards available, each with different pros, cons, and suitability for different situations. With such a wide variety of lanyards available, where do you start when trying to select the right lanyard for your work environment?

Well, you start right here! We’re going to be looking at a wide range of different lanyards, and giving a quick overview on how they work and what purposes they’re suitable for. This should help give a better understanding as to which lanyards are the best option for you.

When working on scaffolding there is a significant fall risk that you need to be aware of. Every scaffold worker knows that having the right safety equipment is important before you make a start on a job. There are all kinds of harnesses on the market, it can be hard to know which one is the right option for your work scenario. Don't worry, we're here to help!

Generally, the best harnesses for scaffolders are lightweight and don't restrict movement. Often, the best place to connect a worker to the scaffold is behind them. This way, any ropes or lanyards will be kept well out of the way.

Here are our recommendations if you're looking for the best harness to use on scaffolding.

P34EL 2-Point Comfort Harness with Elasticated Legs

When it comes to choosing the best harness for use on scaffolding, the P34EL has lots of features that make it a great option. It's been designed with comfort and usability in mind, the elasticated legs and comfort padding in the shoulders and legs mean it can be worn for many hours without causing discomfort. It also features and aluminium rear dorsal anchor point, a lanyard extension tail and can be fully adjusted to support your body perfectly.

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P50 Multi Purpose Full Safety Harness

Our P50 Multi Purpose Harness is also one of the best harnesses for use on scaffolding because it provides unrivalled comfort and lumbar support. This makes it a great choice for scaffolders that are working long days or carrying a lot of tools/materials. The work positioning belt gives additional support to the worker and makes the overall working environment safer. We'd definitely recommend looking at this safety harness if you'll be working on scaffolding in the near future!

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G-Force P11 2-Point Full Body Safety Harness

If you're looking for the best harness for use on scaffolding on a budget, then the G-Force P11 2-Point Full Body Safety Harness is the one for you! Despite coming in at a lower price than the more premium P50 and P34EL harnesses, this harness still has a lot of great features to keep you safe and secure whilst working on scaffolding. It's fully adjustable and has front and rear attachment points. 

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Elasticated Shock Absorbing Lanyards

These elasticated shock-absorbing lanyards come with scaffold hooks, making them incredibly easy to use. We find these are some of the best lanyards for use on scaffolding because the elasticated webbing prevents the webbing from trailing around and becoming a trip hazard. Features like this are incredibly useful when you're working at height for prolonged periods of time. We'd recommend using these lanyards with our P34EL and P50 scaffold safety harnesses.

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G-Force Scaffolders Harness Kit

This kit comes complete with everything you need to work on scaffolding safely. The harness included in the kit is our popular P10 Full Safety Harness which can be fully adjusted to fit your chest, upper and lower body comfortably. This harness is ideal for use on scaffolds because it features a back dorsal anchor point. This means you can work and move your arms freely without your lanyard getting in the way.

You'll also receive our shock absorber lanyard, our screw gate karabiner, an AZ022 scaffold hook and a handy drawstring bag to keep all you scaffold safety kit together. We can also provide a plastic case at a small extra cost if you'd prefer!

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P11 2-Point Scaffolders Harness Kit

This is another great scaffold harness kit option if you want to buy all your equipment in one go! The harness included in this kit is the P11 2-Point Full Safety Harness. Again, this harness can be adjusted to fit your body snugly, it's comfortable to wear and easy to put on. You'll also receive the same shock absorber lanyard, the screw gate karabiner and the AZ022 Scaffold Hook and a drawstring bag to keep the whole kit together.

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AY053 Tool Lanyard

So, now you know which harnesses are the best for use on scaffolding, we thought we'd share some other useful equipment with you. This AY053 tool lanyard can be used to secure heavy tools like drills, grinders and chainsaws to your harness so that they aren't at risk of falling from the scaffolding. The elasticated webbing is 1.3mtrs in length, this provides you with enough space to use your tools and the reassurance that they won't fall if dropped.

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 Read more: Working at height guide - regulations and employer responsibilities

If you have any more questions about our scaffold safety harnesses, don't hesitate to get in touch - 0117 9381 600. A member of our team will be happy to assist you. 

When working at height, a safety lanyard connects a harness to a secure anchor point, preventing the wearer from falling to the ground.

There are two types of safety lanyard, and it's important to know the difference between them.

Restraint Lanyard vs. Fall Arrest Lanyard

A restraint lanyard is designed to prevent falls by prohibiting the wearer from reaching a hazardous position where a fall might occur. For example, one may wear a safety harness and a restraint lanyard while working on an aerial work platform - the length of the lanyard will have been specifically chosen to keep the wearer safely on the platform.

A fall arrest lanyard must be used in situations where fall hazards cannot be avoided. Fall arrest lanyards have an energy-absorbing element that, in the event of a fall, reduces the impact force exerted on the wearer's body and the anchoring point.

More Information: Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint

What Are Safety Lanyards Made Of?

Restraint lanyards (which, remember, are intended to stop people reaching a position where a fall could occur) are typically made of kernmantle rope. Our kernmantle rope lanyards have a minimum breaking strength of 22kN.

We can also supply lanyards with elasticated webbing to help reduce possible trip/snagging hazards.

Both types of lanyard can be purchased from SafetyLiftinGear's Lanyards department.

Connectors

A safety lanyard may be supplied with a variety of different connectors, including:

• Screw gate karabiner
• Automatic locking gate
• Scaffold hook
• Thimble eye

Maximum Lifespan

The G-Force lanyards we sell here at SafetyLiftinGear have a maximum lifespan of 10 years from the date of manufacture (assuming that you use and store the product correctly and subject it to regular, thorough examinations). This maximum lifespan should not be exceeded, and the equipment must be removed from service once the 10-year period has elapsed.

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Being able to provide our customers with new equipment that enables them to not only perform and complete tasks as quickly and easily as possible but in the safest possible way, is always one of our key goals here at SafetyLiftinGear, something we have once again achieved with the inclusion of SQUIDS Power Tool Brackets. These small but very handy attachments allow your power tools to be easily connected to your tool lanyard, enabling you to carry and transport your tools around without any additional hassle.

                                        SQUIDS 3797 Power Tool Bracket Grinder Tool Trap                                                   

        SQUIDS 3796 Power Tool Bracket Drill and Impact Driver Tool Trap

As most power tools such as grinders, impact drivers and cordless drills do not possess any attachment points whereby you are able to clip them onto a tool lanyard, our range of specially designed brackets are extremely useful in helping workers with the above. Due to these connection points not being readily available, a hazardous environment is created with the risk of accidents being elevated when working at height. The ability to tether your power tools should be part of a wider fall protection plan in order to decrease the risk of dropped objects while working and improving the overall safety of the workplace. Each bracket comes with a number of metric fasteners in order to mount a variety of power tools from leading brands such as DeWalt, Bosch and Makita. You can view a number of these high-quality brackets below.

Installation

Installing your new power tool bracket could not be easier! The one-time assembly produces a fast and simple one-step attachment to tether a lanyard to your tools. Simply fasten the included tool bracket and labels onto screw ports intended for accessory belt hooks. Once the required has been applied to the anchor point, you then attach a tool lanyard to the bracket tether point to securely tether your tools. If you do not own a tool lanyard or need a new one, please visit our range of Tool Lanyards here to purchase yours today.

For further information on tethering your power tools using your new tool brackets, watch our instructional video below.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our range of power tool brackets or tool lanyard, then please do not hesitate to contact us today by calling 0808 123 69 69 or emailing sales@safetyliftingear.com today!

Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we understand that height safety is of the utmost importance to anyone who works at height. This is why we offer a wide range of height safety products that you can view here.

However, we also understand that the weight capacity of standard safety harness and lanyards sometimes may not be enough, and that is why we now offer 140kg harnesses, lanyards and fall arrest blocks. We aim to provide safety gear that suits a wide range of requirements so that you can always rely on us, regardless of your requirements. This new product collection accommodates those who require fall arrest equipment with an above-average weight capacity. You can browse our fantastic 140kg collection now by clicking here.

When combining our 140kg harnesses, lanyards and fall arrest blocks, you can be confident that you will be supported in the event of a fall. Our high-quality products have been designed to give you maximum protection whilst working at height. These heavy-duty fall restraint products are ideal for almost any at-height job, whether it involves roofs, cherry pickers, or scaffolding. 

For any additional information about our 140kg harnesses and lanyards, or about any of our other products, please feel free to contact us today. Our expert team members are happy to advise you!