Body Belts

MSA lightweight body belts are used for travel restriction or work positioning. Body belts are available in nylon or polyester webbing. Unique single pass friction buckles allow for a wide range of waist adjustment while tongue buckles adjust to a specific waist size. A 3 or 4 inch wide body pad is available on most models for addtional comfort while work positioning. D-rings are available on the back of the belt for travel restriction and on the hips for work positioning. Multi-purpose body belts include a 3-inch wide body pad and seat strap which provides for addtional comfort while work positioning for long periods of time.

Snaphook Information

Many of the lanyards listed feature the HL2000 snaphook, an economical, easy to use favorite. However, MSA produces a wide variety of snaphooks for all applications, and most products are available with your choice of snaphook. Dual action, self locking snaphooks are zinc plated making them highly corrosion resistant. Proof tested to 3,600 lbs, all snaphooks have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs, and meet ANSI Z359.1 standards and OSHA regulations

• 3/4" (19 mm)
  gate opening
• Made of forged
  alloy steel
• Easy to open
  with one hand
  or gloves
• Economical

• Exceeds ANSI
  Z359.1 standard
• MSA patented
  design
• 25/32" (20 mm)
  gate opening
• Made of forged
  alloy steel

• Exceeds ANSI
  Z359.1 standard
• Corrosion
  resistant coating
• Stainless steel
  gate spring
• 25/32" (20 mm)
  gate opening

• 2-1/2" (63.5 mm)
  gate opening
• Made of
  forged alloy
  steel

• Compatible
  with most
  concrete forms
• 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) gate opening
• Made of stamped
  alloy steel

Shock Absorbing Lanyards

Energy absorbing lanyards are a component of a personal fall arrest system. They provide a means of connection between the back (dorsal) D-ring of MSA full body harnesses and a qualified anchorage and anchorage connector. The energy absorber keeps fall arrest forces below ANSI and OSHA limits and decelleration distance is controlled to a maximum of 42 inches. The lanyard is available in strap, rope and wire rope configurations with a variety of snaphooks.

Dyna-Might Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The Dyna-Might lanyard incorporates the innovative technology of the Dyna-Brake lanyard with the advantage of a lightweight, low profile body. A durable Olefin cover provides extraordinary abrasion, heat and cold resistance. The Dyna-Might lanyard meets all applicable ANSI and OSHA standards

Onyx Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The Onyx lanyard is a sleek, innovative design in shock absorbing lanyards. The lightest weight lanyard available, the Onyx lanyard features a strong, durable sheath. It is also bi-directional, making it even easier to train your personnel. This longer wearing lanyard is also available in a Twin-Leg configuration. Meets ANSI A10.14 and OSHA regulations.

Tie-Back™ Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The integral adjustable D-ring of the MSA Tie-Back lanyard allows for a compatible means of connection, minimizes the potential for roll-out, and eliminates the necessity of a separate anchorage connector. The integral adjustable D-ring allows the MSA Tie-Back lanyard to accommodate a wide variety of anchorage point shapes and sizes. The Tie-Back Lanyard features:

• Integrated Dyna-Might shock absorber or Dyna-Brake shock absorber
• Available in Twin-Leg configuration for 100% tie-off
• Maximum arrest force of 900 lbf
• Meets all applicable ANSI and OSHA standards

Thermatek™ Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The Thermatek shock absorbing lanyard was specifically designed to take the heat and for use in the welding industry. This specialized shock absorbing lanyard features:

• Tuffweld protective cover on the shock absorber that is superior to Nomex
• Resistance to charring and burning
• Unique shock absorber design that incorporates a Kevlar back up strap
• Thermatek 12 lanyard model is designed to arrest a free fall up to 12' and keep fall arrest forces below OSHA limits

"No Metal Above The Waist" Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The "No Metal Above The Waist" shock absorbing lanyard was specifically designed to work in conjunction with the "No Metal Above The Waist" harness, which was designed for the utility worker. To maintain the "No Metal Above The Waist" configuration, this shock absorbing lanyard has a 9" sewn loop on one end which attaches to the back (dorsal) attachment point on the "No Metal Above The Waist" harness

FP Diamond™ Shock Absorbing Lanyard

The FP Diamond shock absorbing lanyard raises the standard for shock absorbing lanyards with the following features:

• Keeps fall arrest forces below 900 lbs
• Available in single or twin-leg configuration
• Meets ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA standards
• CSA certified