Frontline RGSS58ES Openable Rope Grab, 5/8 in Rope, 3 ft Shock Lanyard | Canada
Frontline RGSS58ES Openable Rope Grab, 5/8 in Rope, 3 ft Shock Lanyard | Canada. Frontline's self-tracking openable rope grab with an integrated 3 ft shock-absorbing lanyard, for roof and vertical work on a 5/8 in vertical lifeline. Because it opens, it clips onto the rope anywhere: unscrew one screw, feed the lifeline, screw it back together. High-grade steel body, double-locking closure, snap hook to the harness dorsal D-ring, 5,000 lb breaking strength.
Frontline RGSS58ES openable rope grab key features
- Openable rope grab: attaches anywhere along the lifeline, no need to feed it from the end
- Sets up in seconds: unscrew one screw, feed the 5/8 in lifeline, screw it back together
- Self-tracking: follows the worker up and down the rope
- High-grade steel body for a long, durable service life
- Integrated 3 ft lanyard with built-in shock pack and a snap hook for the harness back D-ring
- Double-locking closing mechanism
- For use with a 5/8 in diameter vertical lifeline
Frontline RGSS58ES rope grab and lanyard specifications
| Manufacturer | Frontline Fall Protection |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | RGSS58ES |
| Type | Openable, self-tracking rope grab with integrated shock-absorbing lanyard |
| Rope diameter | 5/8 in vertical lifeline |
| Lanyard length | 3 ft |
| Breaking strength | 5,000 lb |
| User capacity | 310 lb |
| Body | High-grade steel |
| Closure | Double locking |
| Harness connection | Snap hook to the dorsal D-ring |
| Standards | Meets or exceeds OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910 and ANSI standards, as Frontline states them |
| Unit weight | Not published by Frontline; ask us |
| Region | Stocked in Paris, Ontario · ships Canada-wide |
Where crews use the Frontline RGSS58ES rope grab
Shingle and steep-slope roofing
Clip onto the lifeline mid-rope from wherever you are standing on the roof.
Vertical lifelines on scaffold and towers
Self-tracking grab follows the climb; opens to attach at any height.
Replacing a worn grab
Drop-in for crews already running 5/8 in rope lifelines.
Kit building
Pair with a Frontline vertical lifeline and roof anchor for a complete roofer's set.
Is the Frontline RGSS58ES CSA certified? Compliance in Canada
Is the Frontline RGSS58ES CSA certified?
No. Frontline rates it to OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910 and ANSI standards. For CSA-marked rope grabs, see our Safety Direct range.
What rope does the RGSS58ES fit?
A 5/8 in diameter vertical lifeline, per Frontline. Use the lifeline Frontline specifies for it.
RGSS58ES or RGSS58: which one?
The RGSS58ES includes the integrated 3 ft shock-absorbing lanyard; the RGSS58 (also on FPC) is the rope grab alone for use with your own lanyard.
Can I attach it in the middle of the rope?
Yes. It is the openable type: unscrew one screw, feed the lifeline in, and screw it back together.
How often should the RGSS58ES be inspected?
Before every use, and formally by a competent person at least once a year. Retire it after any fall or if the shock pack has deployed or the grab cam is worn.
Pair the Frontline RGSS58ES with a lifeline, anchor and harness
The RGSS58ES is the connecting device on a vertical lifeline. Add a 5/8 in vertical lifeline, a rated roof anchor and a full-body harness for a complete personal fall arrest system.