The second component of a personal fall arrest system is the Connecting Device. This may be a shock-absorbing lanyard, tie-back lanyard, retractable lifeline, rope grab and vertical lifeline, or similar device used to connect the body wear to the anchorage/anchorage connector.

A connecting device should be selected based on the work to be performed and the work environment. In addition, it is critical to consider potential fall distance when determining the type of connecting device to be used.

Miller manufactures a wide range of innovative, user-friendly connecting devices for every application.

Shock-Absorbing Lanyards	Tie-Back Lanyards	Fall Limiters/ Self-Retracting Lifelines
Rope Grabs & Vertical Lifelines	Positioning & Restraint Lanyards / Assemblies

Always know your fall distance and select proper equipment to meet the fall clearance.

Illustration: 6 ft. (1.8m) Shock-Absorbing Lanyard with D-Bolt Anchorage Connector

	UNDER 18 1/2 ft. (5.6m) always use a Self-Retracting Lifeline.
	OVER 18 1/2 ft. (5.6m) a Shock-Absorbing Lanyard or Self-Retracting Lifeline can be used.

Miller® Splat Indicator

For a quick and easy alternative to calculating your fall distance, use the Miller Splat Indicator. Similar to a plumb bob, simply attach the device to an anchorage or to the lanyard at the anchoring snap hook and lower the weight using the attached string.