Safety Direct LS 420 Kevlar Single-Leg Heavy Worker Lanyard | Canada
Safety Direct LS 420 Kevlar Single-Leg Heavy Worker Lanyard instructions and documents
Safety Direct's own documents. Read the instructions before first use.
Safety Direct LS 420 Kevlar single-leg heavy worker lanyard. A hot work energy-absorbing lanyard for heavy workers 200 to 420 lb, with 100% Kevlar webbing for welding sparks, grinding, abrasive surfaces and high heat. This listing covers fixed 4 and 6 ft lanyards with a 420 polyester absorber, an adjustable 6 ft with a 420 Kevlar absorber, and Arc Safe adjustable versions with dielectric snaps and a Nomex cover.
Safety Direct LS 420 Kevlar heavy worker lanyard features
- 1 3/4 in (45 mm) 100% Kevlar woven webbing, 5,000 lb (23 kN) minimum tensile
- 420 energy absorber for heavy workers 200 to 420 lb
- Hot work lanyard for welding sparks, grinding, abrasive surfaces and high heat
- Clear heat-shrink tubing over the label so you can inspect the absorber
- Snap, ladder and scaffold hooks: 5,000 lb (23 kN) minimum break, 3,600 lb (16 kN) gate
- Arc Safe adjustable versions with dielectric snaps and Nomex cover
Safety Direct LS 420 Kevlar lanyard specifications
| Manufacturer | Safety Direct Ltd., Sherwood Park, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Model | LS 420 Kevlar single-leg lanyard (10 SKUs) |
| Standard | CSA Z259.11-17 (per Safety Direct) |
| User capacity | 200-420 lb (91-191 kg) incl. clothing and equipment |
| Max free fall | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Max deployment | 11 ft (3.4 m) |
| Webbing | 1 3/4 in (45 mm) 100% Kevlar, 5,000 lb (23 kN) min tensile |
| Energy absorber | 420 polyester (LS1K9P) or 420 Kevlar (LS3K9K) |
| Hooks | Snap/snap, snap/ladder, snap/scaffold; dielectric snaps or loop/dielectric snap on Arc Safe |
| Lengths | 3, 4 and 6 ft (fixed or adjustable by SKU) |
Where the LS 420 Kevlar hot work lanyard works best
Welding and cutting
Kevlar webbing stands up to sparks.
Grinding and blasting
Abrasion and heat resistant webbing.
Heavy workers
420 absorber for workers up to 420 lb.
Electrical work
Arc Safe versions with dielectric snaps.
LS 420 Kevlar lanyard questions and CSA status
Is the Safety Direct LS 420 Kevlar lanyard CSA certified?
Yes. Safety Direct states the LS 420 Kevlar lanyard is certified to CSA Z259.11-17. The Arc Safe dielectric / Nomex-cover versions are not on the maker page, so check their label.
What worker weight does the LS 420 Kevlar lanyard fit?
200 to 420 lb (91 to 191 kg), including clothing, tools and equipment. Workers under 200 lb need a 310 lanyard.
How much clearance does the LS 420 Kevlar lanyard need?
Safety Direct lists a 6 ft maximum free fall and up to 11 ft of deployment. Add harness stretch and a safety margin.
What is the difference between the polyester and Kevlar absorber?
LS1K9P versions use a 420 polyester energy absorber; LS3K9K versions use a 420 Kevlar absorber for more heat resistance.
Pair the LS 420 Kevlar lanyard with a full system
Clip the LS 420 Kevlar lanyard to the back D-ring of a flame resistant CSA harness and a rated anchor for hot work fall arrest.