Frontline Shock-Absorbing Lanyards

Shock-Absorbing Lanyards for Canadian Job Sites

Frontline Fall Protection Combat Series lanyards are designed to meet the demands of Canadian construction and industrial environments. Every lanyard features an internal shock absorber that deploys during a fall, reducing the maximum arrest force transmitted to the worker's body to less than 8 kN as required by CSA Z259.11-17.

Whether you need a single leg lanyard for general use or a twin leg Y-style lanyard for 100% tie-off applications, Frontline lanyards deliver the durability and compliance Canadian safety managers require. All lanyards feature #18 forged steel rebar hooks with self-closing, self-locking gates built for structural steel and rebar connections.

Why Contractors Across Canada Choose Frontline Lanyards

Lanyard Types Available

Single Leg Lanyards

Standard 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyards for general fall protection applications. Ideal when workers remain connected to a single anchor point and do not need to transition between anchors while maintaining protection.

Twin Leg Lanyards

Y-style lanyards with two legs allowing 100% tie-off capability. Essential for steel erection, tower climbing, and any application where workers must move between anchor points without disconnecting from fall protection.

Adjustable Lanyards

Variable length lanyards (typically 4.5 to 6 feet) that allow workers to minimize free fall distance by shortening the lanyard when working closer to the anchor point. Reduces fall distance and arrest forces.

When to Use Shock-Absorbing Lanyards

Shock-absorbing lanyards are required whenever a worker could experience a free fall. The energy absorber limits arrest forces to protect the worker from injury during fall arrest. Use shock-absorbing lanyards for:

• Roofing and construction work across Canada
• Steel erection and structural ironwork
• Tower, antenna, and wind turbine work
• Bridge and infrastructure maintenance
• Industrial maintenance at height
• Any application with fall potential exceeding 4 feet

Do not use shock-absorbing lanyards for fall restraint applications where the worker cannot reach a fall hazard. For restraint applications, a standard positioning lanyard without a shock absorber may be appropriate.

Calculating Fall Clearance

When using a 6-foot shock-absorbing lanyard, calculate required fall clearance to ensure the worker will not contact a lower level during fall arrest:

If clearance is limited, consider adjustable lanyards to reduce free fall distance or self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) that limit free fall to inches rather than feet.

Canadian Compliance Requirements

Shock-absorbing lanyards used in Canada must meet CSA Z259.11-17 standards. This standard specifies that energy absorbers must limit the maximum arrest force to 8 kN or less during a fall. Frontline Combat Series lanyards are tested and certified to meet this requirement.

Provincial occupational health and safety regulations across Canada require employers to provide appropriate fall protection equipment that meets CSA standards. Using CSA-certified lanyards helps ensure compliance with regulations in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and all other provinces and territories.

Inspection and Retirement

Inspect Frontline lanyards before each use following CSA Z259.12 guidelines:

• Check webbing for cuts, frays, burns, or chemical damage
• Inspect stitching for pulled or broken threads
• Examine hooks for cracks, corrosion, or gate malfunction
• Verify shock absorber pack is intact with no deployment
• Check labels for legibility

Retire Lanyards Immediately If:

• Shock absorber has deployed (check deployment indicator)
• Lanyard has arrested a fall
• Webbing shows visible damage
• Hardware is bent, cracked, or corroded
• Labels are missing or illegible

Frequently Asked Questions