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| An Introduction to Lanyards by Dave Lavinsky Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed to attach to objects. They are typically used to secure small items such as a work badge, key, identification card, eyeglasses, whistle, cell phone, bottle opener, knife, or compass. A lanyard can be worn around the neck, arm, waist or wrist. When worn around the wrist, a lanyard is often referred to as a “wristlet.” One typical use of a lanyard is to wear it looped around the neck to secure and display an object that is frequently needed. Securing the object with a lanyardinfo.net/necklanyard/ ">neck lanyard keeps it readily available for use, provides easy access to the object, and keeps the hands free. In a business environment, many employees choose to wear lanyards around the neck to display an identification badge or secure keys. A lanyard may also be attached to a belt loop to allow the secured object to be tucked into a pocket. There are as many lanyard styles available and there are many uses for them. People who like to differentiate themselves from the “norm” can have a lanyard custom printed or personalized. A lanyard can be as simple and inexpensive as a 3/8” shoelace style cord or as extravagant as a wire strung with expensive crystals and gemstones.Lanyards are available for purchase through a plethora of suppliers, and many can be found online. The lanyard business is booming, as many large businesses continue to purchase lanyards by the thousands for their employees. Even when custom printed with company names, logos, symbols, or slogans, lanyards are relatively inexpensive. They serve as an effective and convenient source of advertising when worn at trade shows or given away for promotional purposes. Lanyards have become increasingly popular for their ability to keep important objects close at hand while simultaneously keeping hands free. About the Author Lanyards Info provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry. Lanyards Info is the sister site of Lapel Pins Web. |
| Beaded Lanyards: Quasi Jewelry by Seth Miller The typical lanyard is a length of basic rope, wire, or cloth that is designed to secure a small object. They are often purchased in large quantities and are fairly inexpensive. Many employees wear lanyards around their neck to secure identification badges while on the job. Beaded lanyards can be as basic as an inexpensive metallic, beaded chain. They can be ordered through most typical lanyardinfo.net/lanyardsupplier/ ">lanyard suppliers and feature a variety of hardware attachments to secure small objects. These lanyards are often in several different lengths and an array of colors. Other beaded lanyards are quite unique and are referred to by some as jewelry. They are designed by skilled artisans and can be extremely expensive depending upon the type of materials used. The cost of a beaded lanyard depends on the type of beads and wire used in its design. Beaded lanyardinfo.net/lanyardpattern/ ">lanyard patterns may consist of colorful patterns of seed beads, glass beads, crystals, or even gemstones. The most popular beaded lanyards are used to secure eyeglasses or sunglasses around the neck. They attach to the temples of the glasses, allowing them to hang around the neck when not in use. These exquisite lanyardinfo.net/necklanyard/ ">neck lanyards are often referred to as eyeglass necklaces or eyeglass holders. They are a fashionable way to keep track of an item that can be easily misplaced or damaged. Beaded lanyards allow the wearer the freedom to easily put on and remove glasses frequently throughout the day.Many bead artisans also offer jewelry pieces to coordinate with beaded lanyards. The beaded lanyardinfo.net/lanyardpattern/ ">lanyard patterns are often duplicated in a bracelet, anklet, or pair of earrings. One drawback of the beaded lanyard is that they are often fragile. They may look elegant but also may not have the durability of a nylon or cotton lanyard when worn frequently. About the Author Lanyards Info provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry. Lanyards Info is the sister site of Lapel Pins Web. |
| Endless Possibilites With Custom Printed Lanyards by Dave Lavinsky Custom printed lanyards are an extremely popular item and are readily available for purchase through a large amount of suppliers. Many suppliers have detailed e-commerce sites that allow buyers to select a lanyard style and customize it without ever having to leave their office or home. The finished product is typically delivered within one to three business days. Custom printed lanyards are relatively inexpensive, especially when purchased in large numbers. Often available for as little as a few cents per item, the choices in style, color, material, length, and print are seemingly endless. Custom printed lanyards are often imprinted with a logo, slogan, name, or symbol. Employees, students, hospital staff members, seminar attendees, government workers, or military members commonly wear them. A variety of attachment hardware is available to secure important items. Many company employees use lanyards to display identification badges while on the job. An inexpensive source of advertising, custom printed lanyards serve as popular incentives and giveaway items at trade shows, seminars, and conferences. They are also used as promotional items at concerts, universities, and other venues. Pet owners have also taken advantage of what custom printed lanyards have to offer. A lanyard worn around a dog or cat’s neck can be custom printed with the owner’s name, phone number, and address. If the pet were to become lost, the custom printed lanyard can provide valuable information to lead to the pet’s safe return. Registration and immunization tags can also be attached to the lanyard by using a split ring. About the Author Lanyards Info provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry. Lanyards Info is the sister site of Lapel Pins Web. |
| Everything you Need To Know About Key Lanyards by Dave Lavinsky Ask anyone what the most commonly misplaced item of all time is and the answer you are likely to get is “my keys.” To end the search once and for all, simply secure your key to a key lanyard. The key lanyard can then be worn around the neck, wrist, arm, or waist. Also of common practice, is to attach the key lanyard to an item that is frequently carried, such as a backpack or purse. A key lanyard can also be conveniently attached to a belt loop, allowing the keys to be placed into a pocket. Often made of rope, cloth or wire, the key lanyard provides the security of knowing where your key is at all times. It is easily accessible and also keeps your hands free. The key chain lanyard is designed to attach to an individual key or entire set of keys. The device used to secure the keys is typically a metal or plastic key ring, referred to as a split ring. A popular style of key chain lanyard is a lanyardinfo.net/necklanyard/ ">neck lanyard featuring an attachment to secure a smaller key chain lanyard. The small key chain lanyard can then be removed when the keys are needed and then easily reattached to the lanyardinfo.net/necklanyard/ ">neck lanyard when the keys are not in use.Available in many styles, the key chain lanyard is a matter of individual taste. Custom printed key chain lanyards can made to have a slogan, logo or symbol. Key lanyards are inexpensive and can be purchased through a number of suppliers, and then customized to you favorite color and print. They key chain lanyard is a popular souvenir item and is frequently available for purchase in gift shops because it is a practical way to remember a vacation or business trip. About the Author Lanyards Info provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry. Lanyards Info is the sister site of Lapel Pins Web. |
| Everything You Need to Know About Printed Lanyards by Dave Lavinsky Printed lanyards are typically made of polyester, nylon, or cotton and are of a flat braid tubing. This style of lanyard provides ample flat surface area for the placement of names, logos, slogans, or symbols. There are thousands of businesses that specialize in the production and printing of lanyards. Printing techniques vary from a hot stamp (basic quality) and silk screen (medium quality) to a more costly dye sublimation process that results in a premium quality print. Printed lanyards are also available in a wide variety of patterns including leopard print and cow print. The standard width of printed lanyards is 3/8”, 5/8”, ¾” or 1”. For those who desire a lanyard made from a material other than polyester, nylon, or cotton, there is a wide variety of other material to choose from. Atypical lanyard materials include PVC, fleece, denim, satin, and leather. Printed lanyards are typically inexpensive and, if purchased in great quantity, they are available for as little as a few cents per piece. Individuals are able to choose the length, color, width, material, and customization of their printed lanyard. As common sense would dictate, the intricacy or amount of print has a large affect on the final price of the lanyard. There is a high demand for printed lanyards and a large number of companies that supply them. Most businesses are able to accept an order for a printed lanyard and produce and ship it to the buyer within one to three business days. When choosing a printed lanyard there are many decisions to make. In addition to selecting a specific style, it is important to decide on the best type of device to secure the object. Some examples of attachment hardware are swivel hooks, key rings, and badge holders. Typically the object to be secured will dictate which device should be used. For example, most appropriate for securing keys would be a key ring or split ring. It is extremely important to choose a high quality device when securing an object of importance. About the Author Lanyards Info provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry. Lanyards Info is the sister site of Lapel Pins Web. |
| Construction Fall Protection by Howard Watkins Personal fall protection in the construction industry. A brief history. First we called them sissy belts. Each tool trailer had a couple of safety belts but we used them more often as tools rather than safety devices. Our cowboy attitude discouraged us from ever becoming dependant on them. Any display of fear or hesitation aloft would certainly bring criticism, mistrust, harassment and possibly even termination. After all how could you get anything done? Prior to the debut of OSHA the cost of construction projects were estimated in terms of dollars and lives. The general rule of thumb was a life for each million dollars. Falls were by far the most common cause of fatal accidents. During the early seventies the advent of OSHA and the rising cost of litigation caused construction companies to begin changing their attitude about personal fall protection. In the early days of OSHA we were required to wear safety belts but most of us were negligent about properly securing them to avoid falls. Some of us were downright stubborn. A far too familiar sight was a worker lying broken on the ground with the lanyard of his safety belt tied into a knot neatly out of his way. After all how could we get anything done? While making surprise inspections OSHA began to levy heavy fines on the contractor and employee as well. Agents commonly gathered evidence from offsite positions with the use of telescopic photo lenses. Insurance companies put heavy pressure on their client construction companies. By the end of the seventies most of us were accustomed to using safety belts and were encouraged to use them properly. The eighties brought about the concept of 100 % tie off. A worker was than required to have two lanyards attached to his safety belt. If used properly the worker would be secured by at least one lanyard 100% of the time. No longer could he walk a beam or even move around freely. Moving from one place to another turned into a monotonous chore of fastening and unfastening the lanyardinfo.net/safetylanyard/ ">safety lanyards. How could we ever get anything done? By the nineties the risk management bean counters began to take a closer look at injuries caused by safety belts. The safety belt could most certainly save a life but at the same time could cause serious back injuries. While safety experts instructed us to wear the lanyard in the back to avoid back injury the state of the art belt had “D” rings on each side slightly in front. This design made the belt handy to sit in like a work belt though in most cases it was not approved for that purpose. The next evolution in personal fall protection was the full body safety harness with a shock resistant lanyard attachment. By the end of the nineties the full body safety harness was in use almost universally around the construction industry. Today if a worker is injured from a fall it can almost certainly be proven that he violated a safety rule. The harness is a most restrictive and uncomfortable device. About 12 to 15 lbs of weight is added to the already heavy load of equipment and tools. It effectively covers all the pockets. It does not easily fit over or under cold weather gear. In a tight spot it snags on every thing like Velcro. It does not easily accommodate the wearing of a tool belt or a bolt bag. Walking in it creates the look of a duck waddle. To this date no one has ever invented a safe lanyard clasp that can be easily manipulated with one gloved hand. Uncomfortable and restrictive though it may be we are still getting things done. Only now we are getting things done much safer. Without criticism we can now protect ourselves for a long career and our corporate benefactors are reaping a better bottom line. Howard Watkins About the Author Howard Watkins is a retired Master Electrician and presently the Webmaster and editor of http://brassmein.com A construction industry information Website. |
