Lanyard

A power tool assembly comprises a portable power tool, at least one first auxiliary part connected to the tool, and a lanyard mounted on the power tool and at least one part to hold both parts together when the assembly is dropped. Further provided is a similar power tool with at least one second auxiliary part connected to the first part, and two lanyards mounted on the tool/first part and the first/second part respectively. Further provided is a lanyard which comprises at least one belt and a surrounding sheaf with visual information, such as a logo, provided on its external surface. Also provided is a lanyard with at least one belt which comprises visual information on its external surface. Further provided is a lanyard with at least one belt 200,202, at least one connector with first and second parts 204, 210 provided at first and second locations along the belt respectively, the first part being releasably attachable to the second part, and a lock 222 to lock both parts together when attached. Similar lanyards with at least two belts attached at a single junction and at least one freely rotating accessory mounted on at least one belt are further provided.