How to correctly select and use safety lanyard to ensure the safety of working at heights?

In aerial work, the correct selection and use of Safety Lanyard is a key link to ensure the safety of workers. Due to differences in different working environments, industry needs and personal habits, multiple factors must be considered when selecting and using to ensure the effectiveness of the protection system.

When choosing a safety lanyard, the appropriate style should be determined according to the specific type of work and risk characteristics. Common safety lanyards include double hook alternating type, single hook type, speed difference automatic control type, etc. For example:
Double hook alternating lanyard is suitable for aerial work that requires frequent movement, and continuous protection is achieved by alternating hooks;
Speed ​​difference automatic control lanyard is suitable for work with a larger range of activities, and can automatically adjust the length and quickly lock to prevent falling;
Single hook lanyard has a simple structure and is suitable for fixed position or short distance work.

Secondly, the selected safety lanyard must be compatible with the wearer's full body safety belt and the anchor system at the work site. Whether the connection method is correct and the force is reasonable will directly affect the protection effect. It is recommended to give priority to the selection of complete sets of certified system components to ensure the matching and stability between the parts.
Material quality and product certification are also important factors that cannot be ignored. High-quality safety lanyards usually use high-strength webbing and have good wear and weather resistance. At the same time, it should be confirmed whether the product has passed relevant international or national standard certifications, such as CE, ANSI, EN 353 or GB (Chinese national standard). These certifications are the basic guarantee of product safety.
During use, operators should master the correct wearing and connection methods to ensure that the safety belt is firmly connected to the lanyard and the other end of the lanyard is reliably fixed to the assessed anchor point. Avoid the following common mistakes:
The anchor point is set too low, resulting in a large fall distance;
The lanyard is knotted, twisted or overstretched;
Ignoring the status of the buffer bag and failing to replace damaged parts in time;
Long-term use in harsh environments without inspection and maintenance.
In addition, regular inspection and maintenance of safety lanyards are equally important. Before each use, check whether the webbing is worn, cut or chemically corroded, and whether the metal connectors are deformed or rusted. Carry out professional inspections according to the manufacturer's recommended cycle, and replace the entire set or part of the components in time if necessary.
Finally, companies should provide systematic safety training for employees to make them understand the functions, applicable scenarios and operating specifications of different types of safety lanyards, and improve safety awareness and emergency response capabilities.

Correct selection and use of Safety Lanyard is not only related to personal safety, but also affects the reliability of the entire aerial work system. Only by combining actual working conditions, selecting compliant products, standardizing operating procedures and strengthening daily management can we truly achieve "no worries at heights" and provide a solid protection barrier for operators.