The revised ANSI Z359.13 Lanyard User Capacity Technical Brief highlights the updated weight capacity requirements for all energy absorbing lanyards.  Changes based on this new standard were implemented by MSA as of April 1, 2016. 

Please refer to the technical brief for details regarding impact on workers, reason for the change as well as current energy absorbing lanyard product offerings.  For more information, contact MSA Customer Service 1-800-672-2222.