Clip these lanyards onto a rated structure—they form their own anchor. They extend and retract as you move around, but with a sudden jerk, such as a fall, they immediately lock like a seat belt to stop you. They stop your fall within inches, unlike shock-absorbing lanyards that extend several feet. A built-in shock absorber reduces the jolt of the stop. Used together with a harness, they help you meet OSHA and ANSI safety standards.

Use Class 1 lanyards when the anchor is at the same level as or above your D-ring. Class 2 lanyards are more versatile than Class 1 lanyards. Use them when the anchor is above, level with, or up to 5 ft. below your D-ring. Since they're made with Kevlar webbing or wire rope, they meet safety standards to prevent fraying or breaking if you fall near a sharp edge.

Hook-over lanyards have a large snap hook, also known as a rebar snap hook, that attaches directly to a scaffold, beam, or other structure. Wraparound lanyards loop over large structures, such as I-beams, and attach to themselves.

Lanyards with 1 anchor end connection are best when you’re working in a single location. Lanyards with 2 anchor end connections let you move between anchors while staying tethered. Attach the new anchor point before disconnecting the previous one.

Webbing lanyards are flexible and lightweight, so they won't weigh you down. Wire rope lanyards hold up to abrasion better than webbing lanyards for a longer lifespan.

Lanyards with an anchored housing are easier on your back than other retracting lanyards, since the weight of the housing hangs on the anchor rather than your harness’s D-ring.