Description
Safewaze FS565 is a shock-absorbing lanyard, 6 ft long, with a snap hook at the harness end and a rebar hook at the anchor end. Safewaze describes it: "The PRO 6' Energy Absorbing Lanyard is built for performance with UV and abrasion resistant hi-vis green webbing, efficient tear webbing to reduce fall arrest force and a durable ballistic shock cover. Includes lightweight single leg construction, protective label cover and forged steel hooks." Published figures: ANSI weight capacity 130-310 lb; minimum breaking strength 5,000 lb. Standards Safewaze names: ANSI Z359.12, ANSI Z359.13-2013, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140, OSHA 1910.66. Sold individually. Part of the Safewaze PRO Lanyards series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Safewaze FS565 specifications
| Item | Safewaze data |
|---|---|
| Part number | FS565 |
| Series | PRO Lanyards |
| Product type | Shock-Absorbing Lanyards |
| Safewaze title | PRO 6' Energy Absorbing Lanyard: Rebar Hook |
| Attachment Points | 1 snap hook, 1 rebar hook |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) |
| Length | 6' (1.8 m) |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 5,000 lbs. |
| ANSI Weight Capacity | 130-310 lbs. (59-141 kg) |
| Dual (twin) leg | No |
| Harness connector | Snap Hook |
| Anchor connector | Rebar Hook |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS FS565-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Where the 2025 file and the current safewaze.com page differ, the page value is shown first and the file value in parentheses.
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by Safewaze |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.12, connecting components for personal fall arrest systems | Named by Safewaze (TDS FS565-TDS page 1). |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.13, personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards, 2013 edition | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS FS565-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS FS565-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry) | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS FS565-TDS page 1). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance | Named by Safewaze (safewaze.com page, TDS FS565-TDS page 1). |
| Weight capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. |
| Minimum breaking strength | 5,000 lb, as Safewaze publishes it. |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS FS565-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability.
Documents
- Technical data sheet — Safewaze FS565-TDS (PDF)
- User manual — Safewaze MANUAL-LAN-Lanyard-V3 (PDF, 40 pages)
- Declaration of conformity — Safewaze FS561-SW24DC020 (PDF)
- Technical bulletin: OSHA Capacity Range — Safewaze 2024-Technical-Bulletin-OSHA-PFAS-Capacity-Range-00237 (PDF)
- Technical bulletin: Compatibility of Products — Safewaze 2024-02_2024-Technical-Bulletin-Compatibility-of-Products-00236 (PDF)
- Safewaze lanyard inspection checklist (PDF)
- Safewaze fall clearance chart (PDF)
Source: Safewaze product page resources and the Safewaze technical library, fetched Nov 6 2026. Each link opens the Safewaze PDF.
Features
- 1" polyester webbing
- 1 forged steel snap hook
- 1 forged steel rebar hook
- Protective label cover
- Ballistic shock cover
- Single leg construction
Source: Safewaze feature list for FS565, as published on the safewaze.com product page.
Safewaze FS565 family
Other Safewaze versions of this item
These part numbers were sold on this page before; each now has its own page with its own price and sizes.
| Part number | Item | Key figure |
|---|---|---|
| FS560 | PRO FS560 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft, Snap Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS560-SE | PRO FS560-SE Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft, Soft Loop | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS566 | PRO FS566 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft, Dual Leg, Rebar Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS561 | PRO FS561 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft, Dual Leg, Snap Hooks | ANSI 130-310 lb |
Related Safewaze PRO Lanyards part numbers
| Part number | Item | Key figure |
|---|---|---|
| FS560-4 | PRO FS560-4 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4 ft, Snap Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS565-AJ | PRO FS565-AJ Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4-6 ft Adjustable, Rebar Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS33215 | PRO FS33215 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft Rope, Snap Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS560-CA | PRO FS560-CA Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft Cable, Snap Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS560-3 | PRO FS560-3 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 3 ft, Snap Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS450 | PRO FS450 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft Tie-Back | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS566-4 | PRO FS566-4 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4 ft, Dual Leg, Rebar Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS560-AJ | PRO FS560-AJ Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4-6 ft Adjustable, Snap Hook | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS560-SE-AJ | PRO FS560-SE-AJ Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4-6 ft Adjustable, Soft Loop | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS566-AJ | PRO FS566-AJ Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4-6 ft Adjustable, Dual Leg | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS561-AJ | PRO FS561-AJ Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 4-6 ft Adjustable, Dual Leg | ANSI 130-310 lb |
| FS33216 | PRO FS33216 Shock-Absorbing Lanyards, 6 ft Rope, Dual Leg, Snap Hooks | ANSI 130-310 lb |
Source: Safewaze product page (fetched Nov 6 2026); Safewaze TDS FS565-TDS, page 1; the 2025 Safewaze file. Each part number links to its own page.
Safewaze FS565 questions
What is the standard length of a lanyard? The Safewaze FS565 is 6 ft long, as Safewaze publishes it.
What are the OSHA rules for lanyards? Safewaze names these for the Safewaze FS565: ANSI/ASSP Z359.12, connecting components for personal fall arrest systems, ANSI/ASSP Z359.13, personal energy absorbers and energy absorbing lanyards, 2013 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140, personal fall protection systems (general industry), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance. Ratings are as published by Safewaze; the end user decides suitability for the task.
Do all lanyards need to include a shock absorber? The Safewaze FS565 has one: Safewaze titles it an energy absorbing lanyard and lists ANSI Z359.13-2013.
What do lanyards hold? The Safewaze FS565 is rated ANSI 130-310 lb, as Safewaze publishes it.
What are the clips on a lanyard called? On the Safewaze FS565: Snap Hook at the harness end; Rebar Hook at the anchor end, as Safewaze lists it.
Guides: parts of a personal fall arrest system · how to calculate fall clearance · arrest vs restraint vs positioning · what an SRL is · carabiners and snap hooks · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: FS565. Technical data sheet: Safewaze TDS (PDF).
The Safewaze PRO 6' Energy Absorbing Lanyard is an energy absorbing lanyard for everyday fall-arrest work at 6' (1.8 m).
- Minimum breaking strength: 5,000 lbs.
Item Numbers
Variant item numbers:
FS565 – Rebar Hook
