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Home > Technical Information > Fall Arrest

Fall Arrest

Fall Arrest Figure 7

Figure 7

Fall Arrest

Pay close attention to the following precautions when using Fall Arrest systems:

  • shock absorbing lanyards must not exceed 2 meters in length (including connectors); the maximum length for the Shock Absorber Limited is 1.5 m;
  • the length of a potential fall must always be minimized with the proper gear and rigging;
  • the possibility of a worker hitting something during a fall must be eliminated;
  • avoid systems that could create a Fall Factor greater than 2;
  • calculate the clearance distance below the anchor point to ensure that a worker cannot hit the ground (fig.7).
    Clearance Distance = A (Lanyard length) + B (Shock absorber extension) + C (Distance between harness attachment and worker’s feet, 1.5 m) + D (Safe distance from the ground, 1 m). Refer to the tables below to calculate the requisite minimum clearance distances for different situations;
  • rescue equipment (i.e. CAMP Safety Rescue Kit) and trained rescue workers are necessary for intervention in the case of a fall.

 

 

Clearance Distance

2029 Shock Absorber

2029 Shock Absorber

2029
Shock Absorber
Fall factor
0 1 2
Length of Lanyard 2 m 4.5 m 5.4 m 6.1 m
1.5 m 4 m 4.9 m 5.6 m
1 m 3.5 m 4.4 m 5.1 m

*EN 355 test with 100 kg rigid mass

3029 Shock Absorber Limited

3029 Shock Absorber Limited

3029
Shock Absorber Limited
Fall factor
0 1 2
Length of Lanyard 1.5 m 4 m 4.5 m 4.7 m
1.35 m 3.85 m 4.35 m 4.55 m
1 m 3.5 m 4 m 4.2 m

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