SCENARIO 1 (continued)

Yes, he will be safe.

 

 

 

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Here is how to calculate total fall distance and free fall distance.

Lanyard length: 6.0 ft.
Shock absorber deceleration distance: 3.5 ft.
Height to back D-ring: +  5.0 ft.
Necessary clearance: 14.5 ft.
Connection height: – 10.0 ft.
Total Fall distance: 4.5 ft.
Shock absorber deceleration distance: – 3.5 ft.
Free fall distance: 1.0 ft.

worker at the end of the fall