Self Retracting Dual Lanyard W/Steel Rebar Hooks

Overview

The Self Retracting Dual Lanyard with Steel Rebar Hooks is Formetco’s dual-leg, self-retracting fall-protection lanyard built for billboard climbing crews. Formetco Select Dual Leg Self-Retracting Leading-Edge Lanyard with Steel Rebar Hooks provides continuous fall protection when climbing fixed ladders and walking on billboard catwalks. The self-retracting design keeps the lanyard managed automatically as the climber moves, so there’s no slack dragging underfoot and no manual adjustment needed to stay protected from one anchor point to the next.

Features & Specs

This lanyard is built around the specific demands of billboard work, where anchor points and travel paths don’t always match a standard ladder climb:

• Approved for foot level tie-off and leading-edge applications
• For work heights over 15 ft.; with maximum working load of 310 lbs.
• Allows for 100% tie-off at all times
• Designed to instantly interrupt an initiated fall
• Easy-to-use connection pin
• High-impact ABS plastic housing, extremely durable
• Steel or aluminum rebar hooks
• Built-in swivel prevents lanyard twisting
• Lanyard shock absorber pack will only activate under high levels of force
• Impact indicators will be exposed when subjected to a fall arrest event
• For use with fall rated full body harness only
• Webbing Length: 7 ft.
• Breaking strength of 1 in. Dyneema (HPPE) webbing: 6,000 lbs.
• Meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.14-2014 and OSHA applicable standards

The dual-leg, 100%-tie-off design means a climber always has one leg connected to an anchor while repositioning the other, so there is never a gap in protection during the climb. Approval for foot level tie-off and leading-edge use matters here because billboard structures often present anchor points below or level with the climber’s feet rather than overhead, a condition many standard lanyards aren’t rated for. The steel rebar hooks on this version give crews a hook built to connect quickly and securely to rebar-style anchor points found on billboard structures, and the built-in swivel keeps the lanyard from twisting as the climber changes position on the ladder or catwalk. Because the shock absorber pack only activates under high levels of force, the lanyard stays streamlined during normal use and only engages when it is actually arresting a fall — at which point the impact indicators become exposed, giving crews a clear, at-a-glance way to identify a unit that needs to be removed from service and inspected.

Cleaning

Hand wash with cold water and neutral soap, dry in the shade and keep away from the sunlight when storing. Following this cleaning method helps protect the webbing and housing from the kind of UV and weather exposure outdoor billboard work can put on gear over time.

Inspection

Make an inspection plan with qualified personnel. The products are subject to an inspection before and after each use. Check for damage, deterioration or malfunction of stitching, webbing, labels and hooks. A written or electronic record of each inspection should be filled and kept. Building this inspection habit into a crew’s routine is what keeps a self-retracting lanyard reliable across the repeated exposure that comes with working billboard structures outdoors.

For crews standardizing fall protection across a fleet of billboard structures, the Self Retracting Dual Lanyard with Steel Rebar Hooks is designed to pair continuous, foot-level protection with hooks built for the anchor points found on a billboard. Contact Formetco to learn more about this lanyard or to explore the aluminum rebar hook version and other fall-protection hardware in the Select line.

Steel vs. Aluminum Rebar Hooks: Which to Choose

This lanyard is also available with aluminum rebar hooks instead of steel. Steel hooks generally hold up better under repeated heavy contact with structural steel and abrasive anchor points, at a small weight penalty over aluminum. Crews working primarily on steel billboard structures, or who put hooks through heavy daily wear, typically spec the steel version; crews prioritizing lighter overall gear for long climbs often choose aluminum. Both use the same 7 ft. Dyneema webbing, 310 lb. working load rating, and ANSI Z359.14-2014 / OSHA compliance — the hook material is the only functional difference between the two.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are common questions crews ask about the Self Retracting Dual Lanyard with Steel Rebar Hooks.

How is this different from the shock-absorbing version?
Both are dual-leg lanyards rated for 310 lbs. and built to ANSI/OSHA fall-arrest standards, but they manage leg length differently. This self-retracting version keeps both legs continuously adjusted to the worker’s position, which suits catwalk work and irregular anchor spacing. The shock-absorbing version instead uses legs that extend and contract to a fixed length, a simpler mechanism well suited to ladder climbs with predictable anchor spacing.

How do I know if this lanyard has been through a fall-arrest event?
Impact indicators become exposed once the shock absorber pack has activated. That’s the visual cue for an inspector that the unit needs to be removed from service.

Does this lanyard provide fall protection on its own?
Yes — unlike a resting or positioning lanyard, this self-retracting lanyard is a fall-arrest device on its own, but it must still be used with a fall rated full body harness, never a body belt alone.

How often should it be inspected?
Before and after each use, with a written or electronic inspection record kept as part of a crew’s fall-protection program.

Part of a Complete Fall-Protection System

This lanyard is one piece of a full fall-protection setup, not a stand-alone solution. It connects to a fall rated full body harness, and on taller billboard ladders, crews often pair it with a resting lanyard to reduce fatigue on long climbs, or a cable sleeve and vertical lifeline system for structures with extended runs. Standardizing on the same lanyard, harness, and lifeline components across a fleet of structures keeps inspection and training consistent for a crew moving between sites.

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