Tool Tied Blog

If you work at height, around elevated platforms, on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, structures, or anywhere a dropped tool could hurt someone or damage equipment, tool tethering matters.

But most people do not start with the same question. Some want to know whether they are required to tether. Some want to know how to tether a weird-shaped tool. Some just want to know whether the setup they were handed is actually safe.

This FAQ is meant to answer the real-world questions people ask when they are trying to work safely and still get the job done.

What is tool tethering?

Tool tethering is the practice of securing tools and equipment so they cannot become dropped objects. A proper system usually includes an anchor point, a tool attachment, a tether, and sometimes a container for carrying or hoisting items.