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Understanding Fall Clearance: Anchor Point Level With Dorsal D-Ring

This document discusses fall clearance calculations and considerations. It shows a diagram of a standing worker falling directly below an anchor point. It notes that swing falls and other hazards should always be considered when calculating fall clearance to ensure sufficient safety distance.

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Understanding Fall Clearance: Anchor Point Level With Dorsal D-Ring

This document discusses fall clearance calculations and considerations. It shows a diagram of a standing worker falling directly below an anchor point. It notes that swing falls and other hazards should always be considered when calculating fall clearance to ensure sufficient safety distance.

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Understanding fall clearance

Fall clearance calculation shown based on standing worker falling directly in-line with anchor point.
Always consider potential swing fall and other hazards when calculating fall clearance.

Anchor Point Level with Dorsal D-Ring


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6’ Free Fall 12’ Free Fall Leading


Class A SRL Class B SRL Lanyard Lanyard Edge (LE)
SRL

Anchor Point
at Foot Level

Work Surface

2’
6’ 6’
4.5’
Free Fall Distance 1.5’
Deceleration Distance 12’
2’
Harness Stretch 1.5’ 4’
Safety Factor
2’
Swing Fall*
1.5’
* 4.5’
to
2’ 8.5’
Please consider any potential Swingfall 5’
*
1.5’
* 2’
1.5’
*Eliminate Swing Fall
whenever possible! 2’
If Swing Fall exists, always
account for additional
fall clearance.

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*

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