3M DBI-SALA ShockWave2 1244306 Shock-Absorbing Lanyard
The 3M DBI-SALA ShockWave2 1244306 is a single-leg, elastic-web shock-absorbing lanyard with snap hooks at both ends. It contracts to approximately 4.5 feet and extends to 6 feet as the worker moves. The shorter relaxed length helps reduce dragging and snagging during construction and industrial maintenance.
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1244306
Single leg
Approximately 4.5–6 ft
Elastic webbing
Snap hooks at both ends
Integral absorber with impact indicator
Key Features
- Elastic construction manages excess length while maintaining the specified extended working length.
- An integral energy absorber deploys during a fall to limit arrest forces.
- Abrasion-resistant webbing supports routine industrial handling.
- A built-in impact indicator and protected labels support inspection and identification.
Common Uses
- Construction and steel erection with suitable anchors and clearance.
- Scaffolding work where the assessed connection arrangement is permitted.
- Utilities and general industrial maintenance requiring an energy-absorbing lanyard.
Selection and Use
Compare lanyards by their exact model, connector geometry, permitted free fall and clearance requirements. Matching brands alone does not prove compatibility, and an ANSI-marked D-ring does not automatically accept every snap hook safely. Check that the hooks close and lock without interference. This single-leg model does not provide continuous connection while moving between separate anchors.
Standards and Safety
3M lists 1244306 in its ANSI Z359.13 six-foot-free-fall supplement. The supplement expressly requires the corresponding product marking; verify the supplied label rather than relying on an older ANSI Z359.1 listing. It reports a maximum arrest force of 1,800 lbf and maximum deployment of 48 inches under the specified test conditions. Do not describe 900 lbf as an unconditional peak-force limit.
Employers must select compatible components, provide training and plan for prompt rescue. OSHA 1926.502 addresses construction fall-protection systems; OSHA 1910.140 applies to general-industry personal fall protection. These are employer requirements, not OSHA product approvals.
Manufacturer Documents
FAQ
Can I wrap this lanyard around a beam and clip it to itself?
No tie-back approval is established for 1244306. Use a designated anchorage connector or an explicitly approved tie-back model.
Does the elastic section replace clearance planning?
No. Allow for the extended lanyard, absorber deployment and all other clearance factors in the instructions. The PDF supplement must be used with the main user manual.
Can it be reused after a fall?
Remove fall-loaded or damaged equipment from service and follow 3M’s instructions. An undeployed appearance alone does not establish safe reuse.
