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How to Correctly Calculate Your Fall Clearance
Alexandra Serban

November 20, 2019

f you work at heights, whether on a cradle or on a scaffolding, you know that calculating fall clearance and swing fall is paramount to safety. Miscalculating this distance can result in serious injuries and even death.

There are a lot of confusing definitions in the world of fall protection, so we thought we’d help you get a better understanding of the key concepts involved in determining fall clearance.

What is fall clearance?

Fall clearance is the distance required to prevent workers from hitting the ground or lower level, in case of a fall. Here is how to calculate fall clearance:

Required Distance = Lanyard Lenght+Deceleration Distance+Height where work is happening+Safety Factor