Web Retractable vs. Cable Retractable Fall Protection: Which Is Best?

When picking a retractable fall protection system, you might’ve noticed that web retractables and cable retractables are some of your choices. But, which is the best fall protection option for you?

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In this video we cover:
► Web retractables vs. cable retractables (0:32)
► Why pick a cable retractable? (1:40)
► How often are the wrong types of retractables used? (2:37)

We also cover:
► Doesn’t a web retractable add risk to a leading-edge fall? (3:17)
► Strength of web retractables vs. strength of cable retractables (5:11)

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