The Range of Tool Lanyards & Tethers
At Absafe, we stock all the best safety equipment in Australia from top brands like Gripps, Ergodyne, and Python Safety. Our range includes tool tether systems for everything from lightweight hand tools to heavy-duty power tools, helping you keep equipment secure while working at height.
Always choose a tool lanyard rated for the weight of the tool it secures. Remember that a sudden drop creates shock loading, which can significantly increase the forces placed on the lanyard.
Wrist Lanyards
Wrist lanyards attach to the worker's wrist at one end and the tool at the other, keeping the tool close at hand while minimising drop distance.
These safety accessories are best suited for lightweight hand tools that are picked up and put down repeatedly throughout the day, allowing workers to stay productive without constantly unclipping and reattaching the tool from the belt harness.
Coiled Tool Lanyards
Coiled lanyards extend only as far as needed during use, then retract to keep excess cord under control. This helps reduce snagging hazards while giving you greater freedom of movement when working at height.
The coiled design helps minimise sudden loading by extending under tension, reducing the forces transferred to the attachment point, and improving user comfort. It's a great solution for mid-weight tools or lighting equipment, which you need at hand but out of the way when not in use.
Fixed-Length Tool Tethers
Standard tool tethers use a flat webbing strap or wire cord of fixed length. Simple and reliable, they have carabiners or snap hooks at each end.
Our tool tethers are available in a wide range of load ratings, from lightweight lanyards for hand tools to heavy-duty versions rated for power tools. Can’t decide which ones to choose for the job? Our experienced and friendly Absafe team can help you find the right solution.
Retractable Tool Lanyards
A retractable tool lanyard automatically draws the cord back in when not under tension. Unlike fixed-length lanyards, retractable versions actively manage slack, leaving less cord to hang and catch on structures or other equipment.
Retractable tool lanyards are designed for jobs where workers need to move freely while keeping tools securely tethered.
Tool Tether Kits
Tether kits provide everything you need in a single purchase. There are lanyards, carabiners, tool attachments, anchors, tool belts, storage bags, and other necessary devices. They're the most practical starting point if you're onboarding new workers or equipping a crew for a specific project.
Kits give you a pre-matched, ready-to-use solution so you don't need to source compatible components separately and check that ratings match across the system. Contact our team if you have any questions about tether bundles.
Choosing the Right Tool Lanyard
Under the SafeWork Australia Code of Practice for managing the risk of falls, dropped objects must be controlled as part of a site's fall-prevention plan. Tool lanyards are the primary means of controlling hand-held tools.
To buy the right solution, you should consider the following:
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Weight rating: Check the tool's total weight, including any batteries or accessories, and select a lanyard rated above that figure. Never exceed a lanyard's rated capacity.
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Attachment point on the tool: Some tools come with built-in tether points, while others require a separate tool sleeve, loop, or strap attachment. Choose what better suits your needs. Absafe stocks complete tether systems and tool attachments.
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Length: The lanyard should be long enough to allow full use of the tool, and short enough that a dropped tool doesn't swing into the structure or another worker.
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Working environment: Match your lanyard and hardware to the conditions. Electrical work requires non-conductive lanyards, while marine, offshore, coastal, chemical processing, and washdown environments call for corrosion-resistant carabiners and hardware.
Buy Tool Lanyards from Absafe
Absafe has been supplying safety equipment to Australian workers since 2002. With extensive experience supporting the engineering, construction, and other work-at-height industries, we can help you select the right tool-tethering solution for your application.
Our tool lanyard range covers every weight category from lightweight hand tools to heavy power tools, with standard, coiled, and retractable options to suit any task or environment.
Browse the full range online or contact us for advice. Our team can help you match the right product to your application. With over 150 years of combined experience, we have the knowledge and expertise you can trust.
