RPG081RLE Leading Edge Cable Single Leg 8 ft SRL, Rebar Hook
The Frontline RPG081RLE is an 8 ft leading edge cable SRL: galvanized steel cable lifeline, quick-action braking, and a backpack style energy absorber at the harness end - rated for both leading edge and non-leading edge applications.
The lifeline exits the side of the compact thermoplastic housing through a rubber TPV ergonomic handle, terminating in steel rebar hook with 3,600 lb connector strength. Stainless and non-corrosive components throughout, 310 lb max user capacity, built to ANSI Z359.14-2021 and aligning with OSHA 1926 Subpart M and 1910.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a leading edge rated self-retracting lifeline - built for tie-off at foot level where a fall can load the lifeline over an edge. Deck installers, formwork crews, and steel erectors get hands-free protection with minimal fall distance. You still need a full body harness and a rated anchor to complete the system.
Features
Leading edge rated
Cable lifeline and absorber engineered for over-the-edge loading at foot-level tie-off.
Quick-action braking
The brake grabs in inches, cutting free fall and clearance demand.
Backpack absorber
The energy absorber rides at the harness, not at the anchor - correct for LE applications.
TPV side exit handle
The lifeline exits through an ergonomic rubber handle that protects the cable at the housing.
Compact housing
6.46 x 8.86 x 2.36 in of thermoplastic toughness.
Rebar hooks
Large-throat steel rebar hooks connect over rebar, angle, and pipe.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | RPG081RLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Leading edge cable SRL, single leg, 8 ft |
| Application | Leading edge and non-leading edge |
| Lifeline | Galvanized steel cable wire, 8 ft (2.4 m) |
| Housing | Thermoplastic; stainless steel and non-corrosive components |
| Housing size | 6.46 in L x 8.86 in W x 2.36 in H |
| Connectors | Steel rebar hook, 3,600 lbs strength |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Max user capacity | 310 lbs (one worker) |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.14-2021; OSHA 1926 Subpart M; OSHA 1910 |
Leading edge changes the math. Foot-level tie-off means more free fall, cable loading over an edge, and bigger clearance numbers than overhead anchorage - the backpack absorber and LE-rated cable exist for exactly this. Run the calculator below with your real anchor height, and rig per the Frontline manual.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.14-2021
American National Standard for self-retracting devices, including leading edge (SRL-LE) requirements. Third-party test report linked in Submittals.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Federal construction fall protection requirements.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry personal fall protection requirements.
Typical Applications
How to Use the RPG081RLE
Follow the manufacturer's manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check cable, braking, housing, absorber, and hooks before each use - including a sharp-pull lock test.
- Connect to the harness. Attach the backpack absorber end to the dorsal D-ring.
- Anchor. Connect the hook to a rated anchor - foot-level is approved for LE work.
- Mind the edge. Keep the cable path clear of unprotected sharp edges not part of the LE rating.
- Verify clearance. Run the calculator below with foot-level anchor numbers before work begins.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 6 months. Pull the equipment from service for any of the conditions below.
- Lifeline cable: broken wires, kinks, birdcaging, corrosion, or extraction roughness.
- Braking: lifeline must lock sharply on a quick pull test.
- Housing: cracks, loose fasteners, or damaged lifeline exit handle.
- Energy absorber: deployment or torn cover.
- Hooks and swivels: deformation, corrosion, gates that fail to lock.
Retire the equipment immediately after any fall arrest event or if any inspection point fails. Destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frontline RPG081RLE Submittals and Documentation
Frontline RPG081RLE Spec Sheet (PDF)Dimensions, lifeline, connectors, and standards. Frontline LE SRL User Manual (PDF)Use, limitations, leading edge requirements, inspection, and retirement. Frontline RPG08 LE Test Report (PDF)Third-party test results covering RPG081SLE, RPG081RLE, RPG082SLE, RPG082RLE. Frontline Catalog (PDF)The full Frontline Fall Protection product catalog.Compatible and Related Products
- Frontline RPG082RLE Twin Leg LE SRL, Rebar Hooks. The twin leg version for 100 percent tie-off.
- Frontline RPGCLE Leading Edge Cable SRL. The 30/50/65 ft leading edge SRL family.
- Frontline 100CTB Combat Construction Harness. The construction harness to complete the system.
Spec-ing Leading Edge Protection?
Foot-level tie-off needs the right device and the right clearance math. Confirm your application, anchorage, and clearance with us and we will walk through the kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
