NLG Linesman Tethering Kit is a complete tool tethering system built around the 30kg-rated Linesman Bag, with 13 pieces across 9 products, purpose-built for HV and LV linesmen.
- 30kg-rated Linesman Bag with 8 integrated anchor points
- 13 pieces across 9 products, ready to deploy
- Includes tether shackles for heavier tool connections
- Extended lanyards for greater working reach on overhead lines
- Small and large D-rings cover varied tool sizes
NLG Linesman Tethering Kit - Complete Tool Tethering System for HV and LV Linesmen
NLG Linesman Tethering Kit is a complete tool tethering system built around the 30kg-rated Linesman Bag, with 13 pieces across 9 products, purpose-built for HV and LV linesmen.
- 30kg-rated Linesman Bag with 8 integrated anchor points
- 13 pieces across 9 products, ready to deploy
- Includes tether shackles for heavier tool connections
- Extended lanyards for greater working reach on overhead lines
- Small and large D-rings cover varied tool sizes
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NLG Linesman Tethering Kit is a complete tool tethering system built specifically for HV and LV linesmen working on overhead powerlines. At its centre is the NLG Linesman Bag, rated to 30kg with 8 integrated anchor points and 10.5L capacity, giving linesmen a genuine Step 3 anchor and storage solution rather than a bag alone. Around this, the kit adds 13 pieces across 9 products: tether shackles for heavier tool connections, extended bungee and coil lanyards for the greater working distances typical of pole and tower access, and small and large D-rings for the full range of hand tools used in overhead line work.
How a rated bag with built-in anchor points simplifies linesman tool tethering
Overhead powerline work involves handling a wide mix of tool sizes and weights, often at height on a pole or tower where a dedicated, separately anchored bag is impractical to rig every time. A bag with its own built-in anchor points removes that setup step, letting the linesman tether multiple tools directly to the bag itself rather than establishing a separate anchor on the structure for each item. The Linesman Bag's 8 integrated 5kg anchor points and 30kg overall rating give a single component that functions as both tool storage and the anchor stage of the tethering system.
Key Features
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NLG Linesman Bag, 30kg rated: 10.5L capacity with 8 integrated 5kg anchor points and 4 external tool holders
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Tether Shackles, Large and Medium: rated connection points for heavier tools and tool combinations common in powerline work
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Extended Bungee and Coil Lanyards: greater working reach suited to pole and tower access where standard-length lanyards restrict movement
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Small and Large D-Rings, multiple quantities: covers the full range of hand tool sizes used across HV and LV maintenance tasks
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Quick Connect buckles on the Linesman Bag: fast attachment to belt, harness, or rail without tools
Who Is This For
Trades and roles:
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HV linesmen
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LV linesmen
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Overhead powerline maintenance engineers
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Utility company field technicians
Industries:
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Electricity transmission and distribution
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Utilities
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Overhead line construction and maintenance
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Product Name | NLG Linesman Tethering Kit - Complete Tool Tethering System for HV and LV Linesmen |
| SKU | NLG101618 |
| Product Type | Multi-component tool tethering kit |
| Total Products in Kit | 9 different products |
| Total Pieces in Kit | 13 individual pieces |
| Central Component | NLG Linesman Bag, 30kg rated, 10.5L, 8 integrated anchor points |
| Max Load | N/A (kit-level); Linesman Bag rated 30kg, other components individually rated |
| NLG ID Technology | Present on eligible individual components |
| Country of Origin | UK |
| Unit Weight (Kit) | 2,267g |
Kit contents
| NLG Linesman Bag | 1x, Code NLG101421, 30kg / 10.5L / 8 anchor points |
| NLG Extended Bungee Tool Lanyard | 2x, Code NLG101434 |
| NLG Extended Coil Tool Lanyard | 1x, Code NLG101476 |
| NLG Heavy Duty Bungee Tool Lanyard | 1x, Code NLG101373 |
| NLG Tether Tape | 1x, Code NLG101355 |
| NLG Large D Ring Tool Tether | 2x, Code NLG101362 |
| NLG Small D Ring Tool Tether | 3x, Code NLG101361 |
| NLG Tether Shackle, Large | 1x, Code NLG101603 |
| NLG Tether Shackle, Medium | 1x, Code NLG101602 |
Compatibility
| Application or condition | Status |
| HV and LV overhead powerline maintenance and construction | Compatible |
| Tool storage and tethering directly from the Linesman Bag anchor points | Compatible |
| New starters and crews being equipped for the first time | Compatible |
| Belt, harness, or rail attachment via Quick Connect buckles | Compatible |
| Tools exceeding the 30kg overall Linesman Bag rating | Not recommended |
| Individual tools exceeding 5kg on a single Linesman Bag anchor point | Not recommended |
| Use as a personal fall arrest or restraint system | Not recommended |
| Use without matching each component's individual load rating to the tool | Not recommended |
Who Is This For
The NLG Linesman Tethering Kit is used by HV and LV linesmen carrying out overhead powerline construction and maintenance, where hand tools and connection hardware must be secured throughout a task performed on a pole or tower structure. It suits utility field technicians new to formal tool tethering, and crews standardising equipment across a team, giving each linesman a rated bag with built-in anchor points alongside a curated set of tether points and lanyards suited to the varied tool sizes typical of powerline work.
Typical Applications
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Securing hand tools and hardware while working on overhead HV or LV powerlines from a pole or tower.
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Storing and tethering tools directly to the Linesman Bag's 8 integrated anchor points during a task.
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Connecting heavier tools or tool combinations using the included Large and Medium Tether Shackles.
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Working at extended reach on pole or tower structures using the Extended Bungee and Extended Coil Lanyards.
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Equipping a new linesman with a complete tool tethering starting point before their first overhead task.
How to Use
Step 1: Attach the Linesman Bag to a belt, harness, or rail using the Quick Connect buckles.
Step 2: Fit Small or Large D-Rings, or Tether Tape, to each hand tool requiring a tool-side attachment point, matching size to the tool.
Step 3: For heavier tools or tool combinations, use the Large or Medium Tether Shackle as the connection point.
Step 4: Select the appropriate lanyard for each tool based on weight and reach: Extended Bungee or Extended Coil for greater working distances, Heavy Duty Bungee for slightly heavier tools.
Step 5: Tether each tool to one of the 8 integrated anchor points on the Linesman Bag, confirming no single anchor exceeds its 5kg rating and the bag's overall load stays within 30kg.
Step 6: Log inspection of each NLG ID enabled component before first use and at each subsequent formal inspection interval.
Common Mistakes
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Exceeding the 30kg overall bag rating: the Linesman Bag is rated to 30kg total across all tethered and stored tools. Do not exceed this combined load.
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Overloading a single anchor point: each of the 8 integrated anchor points is rated to 5kg individually. Distribute heavier tools across multiple anchor points rather than a single point.
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Using the wrong shackle size for the tool: the Medium and Large Tether Shackles are sized differently. Confirm the shackle matches the tool connection point before use.
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Skipping pre-use inspection on individual components: each of the 9 products must be inspected according to its own product datasheet before use, not just at kit unboxing.
Safety
The Linesman Bag is rated to 30kg overall with each of its 8 integrated anchor points individually rated to 5kg. Other components within this kit carry their own individual load ratings detailed on their respective product datasheets; there is no single kit-level load rating covering every item. Always match lanyard and anchor ratings to the actual tool weight being tethered. This kit does not include personal fall arrest, restraint, or work positioning equipment. Comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 for all tool tethering activity.
Maintenance
Inspect the Linesman Bag's closure system, anchor points, and Quick Connect buckles, along with each other individual component, according to its own product-specific maintenance guidance before each use. Clean surface dirt with a water-dampened cloth, using a mild soap or detergent solution for more thorough cleaning. Wipe with a clean cloth and hang to dry away from excessive heat, steam, or sunlight. Complete a formal inspection using the NLG Inspection Checklist at intervals appropriate to frequency of use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What exactly is included in the Linesman Tethering Kit?
A: The kit contains 9 different NLG products totalling 13 individual pieces. At its centre is the NLG Linesman Bag, rated to 30kg with 8 integrated anchor points and 10.5L capacity. It also includes 2x Extended Bungee Tool Lanyards, 1x Extended Coil Tool Lanyard, 1x Heavy Duty Bungee Tool Lanyard, 1x Tether Tape, 2x Large D-Ring Tool Tethers, 3x Small D-Ring Tool Tethers, and Large and Medium Tether Shackles.
Q: What is the max load rating of the Linesman Bag?
A: The Linesman Bag is rated to 30kg overall, with each of its 8 integrated anchor points individually rated to 5kg. Other components in the kit carry their own separate load ratings, detailed on their individual product datasheets.
Q: What is this kit NOT suitable for?
A: This kit does not include personal fall arrest, restraint, or work positioning equipment and must not be used as a substitute for a harness-based fall protection system. It is not designed for tools exceeding the 30kg overall Linesman Bag rating, and no single tool should exceed 5kg on an individual anchor point.
Q: Why does this kit include tether shackles?
A: HV and LV linesmen frequently handle heavier tools and tool combinations than a standard D-ring is suited to. The Large and Medium Tether Shackles provide a rated connection point designed for these heavier applications, giving the kit coverage across the full range of tool sizes encountered in overhead powerline work.
Q: Why are the lanyards in this kit extended length?
A: Working on poles and towers often means tools need to reach further than standard-length lanyards allow, without compromising the connection back to the bag or belt. The Extended Bungee and Extended Coil Lanyards give linesmen the additional working distance needed for pole and tower access.
Q: How should the components in this kit be maintained and inspected?
A: Each component should be inspected according to its own individual product datasheet before every use, including the Linesman Bag's closure system, anchor points, and buckles. Clean surface dirt with a water-dampened cloth, using a mild soap solution for a more thorough clean, then air dry away from heat and direct sunlight. Complete formal inspections using the NLG Inspection Checklist.
