Safety Direct LS 420 Single-Leg Nylon Heavy Worker Lanyard | Canada
Safety Direct LS 420 Single-Leg Nylon Heavy Worker Lanyard instructions and documents
Safety Direct's own documents. Read the instructions before first use.
Safety Direct LS 420 single-leg nylon heavy-worker shock lanyard. A single-leg energy-absorbing lanyard for heavier workers, 200 to 420 lb, on 1 in ULTRA GUARD nylon webbing with a yellow 420 energy absorber under clear heat-shrink tubing. This listing covers the fixed snap/snap and snap/scaffold versions and the tie-back version in 4 and 6 ft.
Safety Direct LS 420 nylon heavy-worker lanyard key features
- Yellow 420 energy absorber for workers 200 to 420 lb
- Clear heat-shrink tubing protects the label and lets you inspect the absorber
- 1 in (25 mm) ULTRA GUARD nylon webbing, 5,000 lb (23 kN) minimum tensile
- Snap, scaffold and tie-back hook versions
- Hooks: 5,000 lb (23 kN) minimum break, 3,600 lb (16 kN) gate (snap/ladder/scaffold, per Safety Direct)
- Room for an ID or name inside the tubing
Safety Direct LS 420 single-leg nylon lanyard specifications
| Manufacturer | Safety Direct Ltd., Sherwood Park, Alberta (Canadian manufacturer) |
|---|---|
| Model | LS 420 single-leg nylon web lanyard (5 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 in (25 mm) ULTRA GUARD nylon, 5,000 lb (23 kN) min tensile |
| Energy absorber | 420, yellow, clear heat-shrink cover |
| Hooks | Snap/snap (6 ft), snap/scaffold (4 and 6 ft), snap/tie-back (4 and 6 ft) |
| Hook strength | 5,000 lb (23 kN) min break, 3,600 lb (16 kN) gate |
Where the LS 420 heavy-worker nylon lanyard works best
Heavier workers
Rated to 420 lb with clothing and tools.
Scaffold and rebar
Scaffold hook opens around pipe and rebar.
Beams without an anchor
Tie-back version wraps the structure where allowed.
General construction
Snap/snap to a rated anchor connector.
LS 420 single-leg nylon lanyard questions and CSA status
Is the Safety Direct LS 420 nylon lanyard CSA certified?
Yes. Safety Direct states the LS 420 single-leg nylon energy-absorbing lanyard is certified to CSA Z259.11-17.
What worker weight does the LS 420 nylon lanyard fit?
200 to 420 lb (91 to 191 kg) including clothing and equipment. Under 200 lb choose a 310 lanyard.
How much clearance does the LS 420 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 tie-back version of the LS 420?
The LS5 version has a tie-back hook so the lanyard can wrap around a suitable structure and hook back on itself, where the instructions allow.
Pair the LS 420 nylon shock lanyard with a full system
Clip the LS 420 lanyard to the back D-ring of a CSA harness rated for heavier workers and to a rated anchor.