NLG Short Coil Tool Lanyard Non Conductive - 1kg Electrical and Hygiene Tethering

Who Is This For

Electricians, M and E maintenance engineers, and inspection technicians who work near live or energised electrical equipment and need a tool tethering solution that introduces no metal into the working environment. It is equally suited to operatives in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, clinical settings, and nuclear facilities where metal-free equipment requirements apply to all tools and their accessories. Site managers and safety officers specifying tool tethering for these environments can pair this lanyard with the NLG GO Wrist Lanyard to create a complete personal tethering system with no metal components from wrist to tool.

Typical Applications

• Tethering a screwdriver or ratchet to a wrist lanyard during electrical installation, testing, and maintenance work near energised equipment where metal tethering hardware is a conductivity risk.

• Keeping small inspection instruments, voltage testers, and measuring tools attached to a wrist anchor during live working operations in electrical substations and switchgear environments.

• Tethering hand tools in food manufacturing facilities where metal detection systems are in use and metallic foreign body contamination is a critical control point.

• Securing small hand tools in pharmaceutical manufacturing clean rooms and clinical environments where metal-free protocols apply to all equipment.

• Using as a compact wrist-attached tether in confined spaces such as inspection chambers, plant rooms, and access voids where a standard bungee lanyard would be too long and a metal carabiner is excluded.

• Part of a complete metal-free tool tethering kit in nuclear industry environments where every component of the operative's kit must meet metal-free requirements.

How to Use

Anchor end (wristband or fixed point):

Step 1: Connect the anchor-end rotating plastic connector to the NLG GO Wrist Lanyard loop or to a fixed anchor point. The plastic connector opens and clips without tools.

Step 2: Confirm the connector is secure with a gentle tug.

Tool end:

Step 3: Connect the tool-end rotating plastic connector to the tool's D-ring, captive hole, or clip attachment point.

Step 4: Confirm both ends are secure with a tug before beginning work. Both rotating connectors should turn freely through 360°.

Note: When pairing with the NLG GO Wrist Lanyard, attach this lanyard's anchor end to the wristband loop and the tool end directly to the tool. This creates a complete body-worn tethering system with no metal anywhere between the wrist and the tool.

Common Mistakes

• Using for tools over 1kg: This is a 1kg-rated short lanyard for small hand tools. Screwdrivers, small ratchets, voltage testers, and inspection instruments are typically within the limit. Weigh the tool before attaching.

• Using in non-electrical environments where a higher-rated lanyard is needed: The 70cm maximum extension makes this unsuitable as a general scaffold or construction tool lanyard. For longer-reach applications and higher loads, use the NLG Lightweight Coil Tool Lanyard (101493) or the bungee range.

• Not wiping the sleeve after use in hygiene environments: In food and pharmaceutical facilities, clean-down between zones or after contact with product areas is typically required. Wipe the sleeve with a damp cloth after each task.

• Forcing the plastic connectors: The plastic rotating connectors are not metal carabiners. Do not force or lever them open. Operate as designed, they open with a controlled action, not under load or by force.

• Continuing to use after a drop event: Quarantine and inspect after any drop before returning to service.

Safety

This lanyard is rated to a maximum working load of 1kg (2.2lbs) for small hand tools only. It is not for fall arrest and must not be used in any personal safety application. The non-conductive construction removes metal from the tether load path but does not provide electrical insulation to any specific voltage standard, confirm suitability for specific live working voltage categories with your site safety officer before specifying for high-voltage environments. Inspect the coil, sleeve, and plastic rotating connectors before every use. Retire from service if any component is cracked, deformed, or damaged. Quarantine after any drop event.

Maintenance

Wipe the heat and puncture-resistant sleeve with a damp cloth after every use, particularly in hygiene environments where clean-down is required. Inspect the coil body for kinking, stretching, or surface damage. Check both plastic rotating connectors for cracking or deformation and confirm they rotate freely. Store away from direct sunlight, heat, and chemical contact. Log inspections via the NLG ID scan tag. Retire from service when any component shows deterioration or after any drop event.