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Fall clearance

The unobstructed vertical distance required for a fall-arrest system to deploy and stop a worker safely.

Safety notes

  • Calculate the complete system and actual work geometry before attachment, including swing and changing lower levels.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Calculate the complete system and actual work geometry before attachment, including swing and changing lower levels.

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Sources

  1. Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.

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