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Deceleration distance
The additional vertical distance traveled while a fall-arrest device dissipates energy and stops a fall.
Safety notes
- Include it with free fall, worker height, harness stretch, system elongation, safety margin, and lower obstructions.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Include it with free fall, worker height, harness stretch, system elongation, safety margin, and lower obstructions.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.