Tool Tethering: How to Match Tether to Tool

Dropped from height, even small tools have the potential to be deadly. Good tool tethering practice matches equipment to the job and allows workers to keep tools handy and accessible. Successful tool tethering will make a worker’s life easier as well as keep your team safe.

The first step in selecting tool tethering equipment is to assess the tool you need for the task. You can then choose an appropriate tether based on the tether point it will attach to.

Tool Type	Description	Tether Type
Captive Holes	Tools with preformed, enclosed holes – e.g. spanners	Shackle, Wrap Tether, Shank Tether, Pro Shank, Omni Anchor
Captive Handles	Where a tool handle forms a closed structure – e.g. handsaws	Wrap Tether, Triple Lock Velcro Tether, Pro Dyneema Anchor
Open Ended Handles	Solid handles with no built-in hole or loop – e.g. hammers	Pro Shank, Wrap Tether
Shaped Tool	Shaped ends with waisted mid-section – e.g. double ended spanner	Shackle, Shank, Pro Shank, Wrap Tether
Moulded Grip Handles	Often shaped, double handle tool with added grip – e.g. pliers	Shank, Pro Shank, Wrap Tether
Rotating Tools	Tools with ability to fully rotate – e.g. screwdriver	Tool Chuck, Pro Shank, Wrap Tether
Waisted tools	Larger and heavier tools with waisted midsection – e.g. hand-held drills	Wrap Tether, Triple Lock Velcro Tether, Drill Corset, Drill Shoe

Check your load rating

Don’t forget to check the weight of the tool is compatible with the load capacity of your tether. Try not to use a tether with a much heavier load rating as this adds unnecessary weight and bulk for the worker to carry and could hamper efficiency. Selecting a tether within the same weight range as the tool will give workers the most comfortable and efficient experience.

Heavy duty options such as the Pro Shank Tether or Anchorage Point can support heavier tools. Remember, it’s unsafe to tether tools above 5kg to the worker, choose a suitable fixed anchor point instead.

Investing in tool tethering equipment? Talk to one of our safety champions today about our height safety range and economical wholesale options. As well as exceptional products, we also offer comprehensive height safety training, including equipment selection and inspection.

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