Single Tail Lanyards

Why a single tail lanyard matters

A single tail lanyard is the straightforward connection. One leg runs from your harness to the anchor, with a snap hook or larger hook at the end and, for fall arrest versions, an energy absorber to reduce the force of a fall. It suits work from a fixed position, restraint setups and EWP use, anywhere you do not need to stay connected while moving between anchor points. Less lanyard also means less to snag and less to manage. If the job is clip on, work, clip off, a single tail keeps it simple.

How our single tail lanyards are different

We are an independent height safety specialist, so we stock single lanyards chosen for real work, from brands we trust.

Every lanyard is built to the relevant Australian Standards for its duty, in webbing, rope and elasticated builds, with hook options to suit the anchor. And because fall arrest and restraint are different jobs, we help you confirm the lanyard, the absorber and the length suit the task.

Compare the options: all lanyards, twin tail lanyards, fall arrest lanyards, work positioning lanyards and scaffold hooks.

How to choose the right single tail lanyard for you

1. Fall arrest or restraint. Fall arrest needs an energy absorber and enough clearance below. Restraint keeps you short of the hazard so a fall cannot start. Know which job you are buying for.
2. Length. Shorter lanyards mean shorter falls and less clearance needed. Match the length to the anchor position and the work area.
3. Hook type. A snap hook suits standard anchor points. Scaffold tube and steel need a larger scaff hook. Match the hook to what you clip onto.
4. Material. Webbing is light and simple, rope adjusts smoothly, elasticated builds stay out from underfoot. Pick for how you work.

FAQs about Single Tail Lanyards

What is a single tail lanyard?

A lanyard with one leg running from your harness to the anchor, rather than the two legs of a twin tail. It suits work from a fixed connection point.

Single or twin tail, which do I need?

A twin tail keeps you connected while moving between anchor points. If you clip to one point and work from it, a single tail is simpler and lighter.