Fall Arrest Harnesses, Lanyards & Devices

Fall arrest harnesses and systems for work at height

A fall arrest system only works if all its components are compatible: anchor point, connection (shock-absorbing lanyard, self-retracting or guided device) and harness. In this section you will find 51 items to build the system or buy it ready assembled, with the EN standards shown on every product page and a filter by standard in the product list.

EN standards for fall protection components

EN 361: full body harnesses, the only body holding devices permitted for arresting a fall.
EN 354: lanyards, no longer than 2 m including connectors and shock absorber.
EN 355: energy absorbers, which limit the force transmitted to the body during arrest to no more than 6 kN.
EN 362: connectors and karabiners; the class indicates the use (B basic, A for specific anchors, T lanyard termination).
EN 360: self-retracting devices, with a cable or webbing that winds in automatically and locks in the event of a fall.
EN 353-2: guided type fall arresters on a flexible anchor line, which travel along a rope.
EN 795: anchor devices, such as transportable slings and cables (Type B) and temporary horizontal lifelines (Type C).
EN 358: work positioning and restraint belts and lanyards, not designed to arrest a fall; EN 1497 and EN 813 cover rescue harnesses and sit harnesses.

Building the system: clearance and compatibility

A shock-absorbing lanyard requires enough clear height below the feet, the fall clearance, to accommodate free fall, absorber extension and the user's height. Where space is limited, consider a self-retracting fall arrester, which arrests the fall over a shorter distance. The required value is given in each device's user information. A twin shock-absorbing lanyard lets you stay connected at all times while moving; 140 kg versions are intended for heavier users, within the maximum load stated on the product page.

By sector and use

For construction and scaffolding, ready-made fall arrest kits and connectors with scaffold hooks are practical; on roofs and ladders, guided rope-type fall arresters and temporary lifelines are used, found among anchors and connectors. Plant and tower maintenance technicians choose fall arrest harnesses with side attachments that also comply with EN 358. To prevent objects falling from height there are tool lanyards.

Training, rescue and inspections

Fall protection PPE is Category III: under Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 its use requires specific training and practical instruction, as well as a plan for the rapid rescue of a suspended person, because inert suspension in a harness becomes dangerous within minutes. A visual check must be carried out before each use and devices must be inspected periodically as specified by the manufacturer; any component that has arrested a fall must be withdrawn from use. For your specific case, refer to your health and safety manager.

Orders for teams

Availability and next arrival date are on every product page; items in Milan are dispatched within 24/48 working hours, with free shipping over 150 € + VAT. To equip several teams you can request a quote from the website.

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What is the difference between an EN 358 positioning lanyard and an EN 355 shock-absorbing lanyard?

A positioning lanyard supports the operator while working, for example on a pole, but is not designed to arrest a fall. An EN 355 shock-absorbing lanyard is designed precisely to arrest it while limiting the force on the body.

When is an EN 360 self-retracting lifeline better than a shock-absorbing lanyard?

When the available fall clearance is limited or freedom of movement is needed: a self-retracting device locks over a shorter distance. The minimum value required is stated in the user information.

Is specific training required to use fall arrest harnesses and lanyards?

Yes, they are Category III PPE and Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 requires specific training and practical instruction. Content and frequency should be defined with your health and safety manager.

How often should fall protection PPE be inspected?

With a visual check before every use, and periodically by a competent person according to the manufacturer's instructions. After arresting a fall the device must be withdrawn.

What do classes B, A and T mean for EN 362 connectors?

Class B identifies general-purpose connectors, Class A those designed to connect to specific anchors and Class T terminal connectors, sewn or fixed to a lanyard.

How quickly will I receive fall protection equipment for a team?

Items in stock in Milan are dispatched within 24/48 working hours; for items being restocked the product page shows the next arrival date. Orders are dispatched complete.