Shock Packs (In-Line Energy Absorbers)

Most Self-Retracting Lifelines are designed to be mounted to an overhead anchorage connector whenever possible and to a suitable anchorage point. During flat roofing, leading edge or similar applications, this isn’t always possible. Due to the lack of overhead anchorage, mounting the SRL’s at or below the back D-ring of the users harness may be necessary. For these applications, the SRL is considered to be used for horizontal movement.

If the cable of the SRL has the potential to travel over the edge of a flat surface, the potential for cable sheer may exist. This is due to a 90° bend in the lifeline, the sharp edge of a platform and fall arrest forces created by the fallen worker. For this application, manufacturers recommend a rubber bumper or padding around the sharp edge and the use of a shock pack between the workers harness and the snap at the end of the SRL. A shock pack is a separate in-line energy absorber designed to help protect the lifeline and reduce the impact forces in the event of a fall. DO NOT use energy absorbing lanyards for this purpose. There are shock packs specifically designed for this application.


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Guardian Fall Protection 01205 18" Extension Lanyard...
Retrofit non-shock lanyard to use in fall arrest
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    The Guardian Fall Protection Extension Lanyard offers the convenient option of lengthening a full-body harness dorsal D-ring, making it easier to attach to. The snap hook component of the Extension Lanyard attaches directly to the dorsal D-ring, and then the Extension Lanyard D-ring becomes the new harness connection point. This product is ideal for workers who cannot comfortably reach their harness dorsal D-ring, as well as to attach a shock absorbing component to a lanyard that is not...

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    The Energy Absorber is one of the most critical components for fall protection and is...
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    Super Anchor Safety Item #: SAS-6195-Z -

      The Energy Absorber is one of the most critical components for fall protection and is required by OSHA when workers are exposed to a free fall hazard. Designed to limit maximum arrest forces while slowing the descent, our absorbers feature patented domestic manufactured tear webbing and the highest quality connectors. MAX Force personal energy absorbers are manufactured at our factory in Monroe, WA and are ensured for component compatibility with all Super Anchor Safety Personal Protection...

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      Guardian Fall Protection 01205 18" Extension Lanyard...
      Retrofit non-shock lanyard to use in fall arrest
      Price: $55.37

      The Guardian Fall Protection Extension Lanyard offers the convenient option of lengthening a full-body harness dorsal D-ring, making it easier to attach to. The snap hook component of the Extension Lanyard attaches directly to the dorsal D-ring, and then the Extension Lanyard D-ring becomes the new harness connection point. This product is ideal for workers who cannot comfortably reach their harness dorsal D-ring, as well as to attach a shock absorbing component to a lanyard that is not...

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