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Free fall

The portion of a fall before a personal fall-arrest system begins applying arresting force.

Safety notes

  • Minimize permitted distance through anchorage and connector selection and calculate clearance for the complete system.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Minimize permitted distance through anchorage and connector selection and calculate clearance for the complete system.

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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.