Connection elements or equipment component. A lanyard can be in rope made of synthetic fibres, in metallic rope, in strap or in chain.
CAUTION: A lanyard without energy absorber must not be used as a fall arrest equipment.

Protección individual contra caídas de altura. Sistemas anticaídas

Connection element or equipment component. A connector can be karabiner or a snap hook.
Class A: Anchorage connector, automatic lock used as the component and designed to be connected directly to a specific type of anchorage.
Class B: Primary connector with automatic lock used as the component.
Class M: Multi-purpose connector, primary or quick opening, used as a component, which can be loaded along its major axis or minor axis.
Class Q: Quick opening connector used in long-term or permanent applications, screw lock. When completely screwed this part is a supporting part of the
connector.
Class T: Manufactured end connector, automatic lock, designed as part of a subsystem for attachment so that the load is carried in a predetermined direction.

Elemento de un sistema de parada de las caídas, que garantiza la parada de una caída de altura en total seguridad amortiguando el impacto del choque.
¡ATENCIÓN!: Si se asocia un cabestro a un absorbedor de energía, el largo total del conjunto del dispositivo no debe ser mayor de 2 m.

Element of a fall arrester system to which a personal protective equipment can be fastened.
Type A - NON PPE : Anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points with the need of a structural anchor.
Type B: Anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points without the need of a structural anchor.
Type C - NON PPE : Anchor device employing a flexible anchor line with maximum deviation of 15°.
Type D - NON PPE : Anchor device employing a rigid anchor line with maximum deviation of 15°.
Type E: Anchor device for use on surfaces with a maximum slope of 5°.

Equipment consisting of a mobile fall arrester with self-locking, integral with its rigid anchorage line (rail, cable…). An energy reducer can be built-in on the equipment.

Sistema formado por un anticaídas móvil con bloqueo automático unido a un soporte de seguridad flexible (cuerda, cable...). Un elemento de disipación de energía puede ser incoporado al conjunto.

Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems

Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

Dispositivo de prensión del cuerpo destinado a parar las caídas. El arnés de anticaídas puede estar formado por correas, hebillas y otros elementos: colocados y ajustados de manera apropiada sobre el cuerpo de un individuo para sujetarlo durante una caída y después de la misma.

Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses