Systems and Methods for Tracking Lifeline Payout and Retraction

Systems and methods are provided for a fall limiting device. A fall limiting device includes a fall arrest mechanism configured to control a lifeline extending therefrom, said control comprising one or more of: paying out the lifeline, retracting the lifeline, and brake events indicating a fall arrest condition. A sensor system is configured to monitor one or more aspects of said control of the lifeline and to record data on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. A data output system is configured to provide access to the recorded data.