Lanyards Safety

Lanyards are used by many companies and organizations for identification purposes. It's easy to slip ID cards, parking badges and even backstage passes into lanyards. Most lanyards are worn around the neck, but that can be dangerous--and even deadly-- around machinery.

Benefits

• Lanyards offer easy access and convenient storage of identification in the workplace or at a gathering. Any credit-card-size item can fit inside, and because the lanyard is worn around the neck, it won't get lost or forgotten.

Considerations

• Some environments aren't safe for lanyard use. Lanyards can get caught in machinery and choke you or, worse, pull you into the machine, risking injury or death. Even something as small as an office shredding machine can pose a danger.

Prevention

• Before using any machinery, remove your lanyard. If this isn't possible, tuck it into your shirt so it's not exposed.

Solution

• Inquire about breakaway lanyards. They come in a variety of styles. If a breakaway lanyard gets caught in a machine, it will split apart. You also can buy reflective lanyards to stay visible in a warehouse or at night.

Locations

• Breakaway lanyards can be purchased at lanyardsupply.com, binding.com, superlanyard.com or at office-supply stores.