Product Spotlight: Ergodyne Tool Tethering Kits
When it comes to working at-height, dropping tools can cause a whole range of problems. Not only can it damage or break expensive tools, but it can also severely harm, or even kill, people below you. That’s why tethering your tools is so important. Whether you’re a tower climber, wind technician, or work in various industries like carpentry, masonry, iron/steel, scaffolding, and a handful of other at-height professions, tethering your tools can save you money - and keep your crew and other people on the ground safe. Our Gear Experts® are going to break down the Trades Tool Tethering Kits from Ergodyne.
Tool Tethers Front and Center
In 2019 we saw an industry-wide increased focus on tool tethering with the implementation of the ISEA/ANSI Dropped Objects Prevention Standard. And, the buzz around tool tethering won’t be going anywhere anytime soon as more site owners and carriers begin to require tool tethers to be used when working.
Tethering Tools Before It Was Cool
Tool tethers have been around for quite a while. And, with their long-standing series of Squids tool tethers, Ergodyne is no stranger to the tool tethering game. As tool tethers have became adopted, Ergodyne wanted to provide even more value by creating kits that were built with specific industries in mind. That’s when the Squids Tethering Kits were born. These kits come with a variety of tool tethering equipment uniquely suited to outfit you, or your entire crew, with the gear you need to stay safe, stay compliant, and get the job done.
What’s in the Box?
The kits feature a range of different tethering solutions and have been designed for compatibility with both large and small tools. They also include supplies to retrofit tools without lanyard connectors tetherable. Outlining what each kit contains would may this blog post entirely too long - and we aren’t here to bore you. So, instead, we will mention some of the pieces that are included in most of the kits, and provide a list of the available kits for you to check out.
Tool Shackles, Self-Adhering Tape, & Web Connectors
Many of the kits include various amounts of large and small tool shackles. The tool shackles are used to make connection points on any compatible tool. If a tool shackle isn’t an option - you can still retrofit your tool with the use of self-adhering tape and web connectors.Tool Traps
When it comes to tool traps the most common ones in the kits are a large power tool trap, hand tool traps, and a tape measure trap all with d-rings for convenient and easy tie-off.Tool Tethers (Lanyards)
As far as actual tethers (often referred to as lanyards), these kits contain a variety of different styles like wrist lanyards, carabiner lanyards, detachable tool lanyards with additional loops, coil lanyards and other more specific lanyards depending on the kit style.Available Kits
- Tower Technician Tethering Kit
- Wind Technician Tethering Kit
- Iron/Steel Worker’s Tethering Kit
- Glazier’s Tethering Kit
- Scaffolder’s Tethering Kit
- Carpenter & Laborer’s Tethering Kit
- Concrete Finisher & Mason’s Tethering Kit
Customized Solutions
While Ergodyne has covered the basics of most industries, if you find yourself needing additional tethering equipment or a custom kit built to suit you, our Gear Experts® are here to help. Simply contact one of our Gear Experts® and we’ll work with you to build a custom solution to help you get the job done. → Click here to see our selection of Ergodyne tethering kits → Click here to see our full selection of Ergodyne tethering gear → Click here to see our full selection of tethering gear → Click here to learn more about tool tethering and the ISEA/ANSI Dropped Objects Prevention Standard. **The content of this blog is not intended to replace proper, in-depth training. Manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed and reviewed before any equipment is used.
Gear Up with Gear Experts: The Podcast
Check out our podcast episode where we welcomed guest Jim Zepp to the studio to talk all about tool tethering. You can find the episode by clicking here or by using the player below. And, If you haven’t already checked out Gear Up with Gear Experts, our podcast dedicated to at-height, industry, and construction, it is available for download! You can find it on all major podcast listening platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, + your favorite podcatcher of choice. And, you can head on over to gearexperts.com to follow us on social media, check out our detailed show notes, and sign up for updates.
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