Application for DAWSON Safety Self-Retracting Lifeline, Retractable Lifeline

DAWSON self-retracting lifeline is a type of lanyard that allows a user to move around freely within an area. The lanyard rolls out and retracts based on the user’s movement. The retracting function ensures the lifeline is always kept taut. 

DAWSON self-retracting lifeline are designed using webbing, wire rope, or a cable that automatically retracts into a housing unit, never allowing for any slack in the line. Self retracting lifelines are longer than lanyards and permit a larger working radius, even when using a fixed anchor point—which is typically overhead. A breaking mechanism inside the housing unit will arrest a worker’s fall, much like a car seatbelt. 

If you give a light pull on the seatbelt it will roll out smoothly, and retract to a snug fit once released. A sudden tug on the seatbelt, for example because of an emergency stop, will make the system block, ensuring you do not fly from your seat. The retracting lanyard works pretty much the same. Only it’s function is to stop falls and limit forces imposed on the workers’ body during a fall.

Self-retracting lifelines go by many names; automatic fall arrest device, retractable fall arresters, retracting lanyards, or fall arrest block. Though the name may differ, the equipment functions the same. The concept of a self-retracting lanyard is often compared to that of the commonly known seatbelt.

Lightweight self-retracting lifeline that is an ideal fit for most general industry applications.