NLG MEWP Tool Tethering Kit - 30kg-Rated Bag with 6 Built-In Anchor Points

Who Is This For

The NLG MEWP Tool Tethering Kit is used by operatives working from scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and other elevated platforms who need a complete tool tethering system without belt or harness-mounted anchors being the primary attachment method. It suits shared-platform teams where multiple operatives tether tools to a single common bag, and any trade needing to comply with BS 8460:2025, the current Code of Practice for the safe use of MEWPs, which places clear responsibility on operators to control the risk of dropped objects from elevated platforms.

Typical Applications

• Tethering hand tools from a scissor lift or cherry picker platform using the rail-mounted MEWP Bag.

• Providing a shared tool station on multi-operative platforms where several workers tether tools to the same bag.

• Carrying out electrical, facade, or maintenance tasks from an elevated platform requiring multiple tool sizes.

• Supporting compliance with BS 8460:2025 requirements around controlling dropped object risk during MEWP operations.

How to Use

Step 1: Open all three TriLock mounting straps on the rear panel of the MEWP Bag and attach them to the upper rail of the platform, starting with the innermost band.

Step 2: Attach the three stabilisation loops on the bottom rear of the bag to the mid rail to prevent tilting during platform movement.

Step 3: Fit the Large or Small D-Rings, or Tether Tape, to each hand tool requiring a tool-side attachment point.

Step 4: Connect the Extended Bungee Tool Lanyards between the tethered tools and the bag's 6 built-in anchor points, confirming no single anchor exceeds 5kg and the bag's overall load stays within 30kg.

Step 5: Log inspection of each NLG ID enabled component before first use and at each subsequent formal inspection interval.

Common Mistakes

• Skipping the mid-rail stabilisation loops: attaching only the upper TriLock straps leaves the bag free to tilt under load. All three stabilisation loops must be attached before use.

• Overloading a single anchor point: each of the 6 anchor points on the MEWP Bag is rated to 5kg individually. Distribute heavier tools across multiple anchor points.

• Exceeding the bag's 30kg overall rating: confirm the combined weight of all tethered and stored tools stays within 30kg.

• Skipping pre-use inspection on individual components: each of the 5 products must be inspected according to its own product datasheet before use.

Safety

The MEWP Bag is rated to 30kg overall with each of its 6 built-in anchor points individually rated to 5kg. Other components in this kit carry their own individual load ratings detailed on their respective datasheets. Always match lanyard rating to the actual tool weight being tethered. BS 8460:2025 sets out current UK guidance for the safe use of MEWPs, including controlling the risk of dropped objects from the platform. This kit does not include personal fall arrest, restraint, or work positioning equipment.

Maintenance

Inspect the MEWP Bag's TriLock straps, stabilisation loops, and 6 anchor points, 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.