Which is better – a self retracting lifeline or a shock absorbing lanyard?
This will have a lot to do with your application. In general, we like an SRL over a lanyard because in a properly designed system the fall distances are shorter. Shorter fall distances usually mean less impact and potential for injury. Of course, jobs such as climbing a cell tower or walking along the cable of a suspension bridge don’t lend themselves to using an SRL. In these cases, a lanyard is the only choice.
