Miller 216M/6FTGN Manyard II Shock-Absorbing Lanyard

The Miller by Honeywell Manyard II is a 6-foot single-leg shock-absorbing lanyard engineered around a core design insight: a fall arrest event that injures the worker is a failure, even if the system holds. The shock-absorbing inner core addresses this by using a specially woven construction that deploys under arrest load — expanding progressively rather than transmitting the full stop-force as an instantaneous shock. This energy absorption is what separates the Manyard II from basic lanyards and what makes it compliant with ANSI Z359 and OSHA requirements for personal fall arrest systems that limit maximum arrest force to 1,800 lbs on the harness. The heavy-duty tubular outer jacket that surrounds this inner core adds a second layer of structural integrity — it is designed to function as a backup lanyard in the event the primary energy-absorbing core deploys, providing genuine redundancy in a single integrated unit.

The integral bright red inner core is a field-practical engineering decision: damage to the outer jacket from abrasion, chemical exposure, UV degradation, or tool cuts is immediately visible during pre-use inspection without disassembly or specialized equipment. For workers who clip on at the start of a shift without extended inspection time, this visual indicator removes a significant ambiguity. The stretchable web body balances mobility and working length — it allows workers to reposition without constantly re-managing slack, which matters during tasks like steel erection, roofing, or tower maintenance where body position changes frequently. The two locking snap hooks on the single-leg configuration provide secure engagement at both the harness dorsal ring and the anchor connector, with gate mechanisms that require deliberate actuation to release.