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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
- 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.