One complaint commonly voiced about retractable systems is that they exert constant force on the individual workers back and lock up with sudden movements.   By using a static line system with travel restraint, SOME use of retractables can be eliminated.

** This worker had the right idea,  but still put himself in a potential fall situation because of swing radius.  The worker was counseled and retrained .   When using any system  proper care and training must be provided to eliminate all fall hazards.

When a deck Ancorage point is required  several options are available.  Above left was a product that was found on one of our jobsites that locks around the joists or beams, a hole is then cut through the decking and a the clamp protrudes approximately six inches creating a tripping  hazard (this product also weighs  about 10 lbs.,  it was apparent why it was not being used when I found it.  On the right is what SAFE-T-STRAP™ calls their "Low Rise Strap".  Although not shown, there is a ring on this strap and the strap can be

Nailed to the deck using four sixteen penny nails and ensuring  the nails are driven into a joist or beam.   This picture demonstrates that after its use as a deck anchorage point the lowrise strap can be reused in certain applications such as a truss or top plate anchorage point.     * When used as a deck anchorage point the strap and ring lay flat, minimizing trip hazards.