Infographic: The ABC's and 123's of Fall Protection

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The A,B,Cs and 1,2,3s of Fall Protection

How to calculate your fall distance

+   Lanyard Length (LL)
+   Energy Absorber Deceleration Distance (DD)
+   Height of Suspended Worker (HH)
+   Clearance to Obstuction During Fall Arrest*
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=   Required Distance Below Anchor Point to Nearest Obstruction (RD)

* 1 ft required plus 1 ft for D-Ring movement and system materials stretch = 2 ft total

The key components of every personal fall arrest system

1. Anchorage - A secure point of attachment (structure) for the fall arrest system. Commonly referred to as a tie-off point (ex. I-beam).
2. Body Support - Full body harnesses provide a connection point on the worker for the personal fall arrest system.
3. Connectors - Devices used to connect the worker’s full body harness to the anchorage system (eg. shock absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline, etc.).

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