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Scenario 3

The facts

  • Anchorage connector is 5 feet above the working surface.
  • Working surface is 10 feet above the ground.
  • Lanyard working length is 6 feet.
  • Shock-absorber deceleration distance is 3.5 feet (fully deployed).
  • Free-fall distance must not be more than 6 feet.
  • Calculation includes safety factor of 2-3 feet.

Will he be safe if he falls?



motion graphic of a man in a safety harness falling