Altec Develops a Lanyard Detection System for Aerial Devices 

Altec has developed a Lanyard Detection System that promotes safe unit operation by helping to ensure line workers are “clipped in” while conducting work from the platform. This operator aid helps reduce the risk of falling from the platform by reminding users to attach their lanyard before working at height.

This system is available on the following model and platform package combinations:

  • AA, AN and AM aerials with single one-man (211) or single two-man (217) platform packages
  • AN67-E100 and AN67E-E100 aerials with single two-man (217) platform package
  • Retrofit compatible with 2016 & newer AA, AN and AM aerials with single one-man (211) and single two-man (217) platform packages

Lanyard Detection Systems helps to ensure that operator lanyards are attached prior to operating the aerial from upper controls. The systems are available in two configurations – Lanyard Alert and Lanyard Interlock.

Units equipped with Lanyard Alert will detect if the lanyard is not attached and sound an audible alarm at the platform when the ISO-Grip interlock is engaged. The unit operation will not be prevented and the aerial will continue to operate but with the audible alarm sounding.

The Lanyard Interlock system goes one step further to ensure safer jobsites by disabling upper controls operation if the lanyard is not detected, in addition to sounding an audible alarm when the ISO-Grip interlock is engaged.

One key feature of both Lanyard Detection Systems is Anti-tie down, which uses electronic sensors to detect and prevent the system from being permanently defeated. Anti-tie down helps ensure a safe jobsite, in circumstances where operators leave a lanyard or other device attached to the fall protection anchor.

Lanyard Detection Systems provide the following benefits to users: 

  • Reduces the risk of a person falling from the platform
  • Prevents operation of the aerial upper controller (Lanyard Interlock)
  • Universally compatible with existing lanyards
  • Factory installed solution, eliminating the need to self-install components or the time required to send the vehicle to a third-party installer
  • Maintenance-free power supply, no need to maintain or replace a battery
  • Risk of abuse reduced by anti-tie down functionality
  • Reduced risk of OSHA jobsite fines

“Altec has created the first and only Lanyard Detection System for insulating aerials that can prevent accidental unit operation when the lanyard is not secured. This feature goes a long way towards promoting repeatably safer jobsites for those working at height,” says Ryan Hulleman, Altec’s Large Aerial Market Manager.

For more information on the Altec Lanyard Detection System and other Altec product options, call 800-958-2555 or contact an Altec representative online.