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Swing Fall
Swing Fall Obstacle - Danger
Danger: Avoid swing falls
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ll distance 6’
Obstruction/Deck/Floor/Ground
Do not work above anchorage point
Work Surface
Anchorage connector
Shock absorbing lanyard
2’ clear
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nce
Consider D-ring strength
distance and deceleration
distances from shock absorbers
and make sure you obtain a
minimum 2’ clearance.
Swing fall can occur when the worker is
not directly under the anchorage point.
Avoid a swing fall by working directly
underneath your anchorage point. Swing
falls can jeopardize the clearance required
with retractable, shock absorbing
lanyards and other sub-systems of your
fall protection system. Avoid swing fall at
all circumstances. Swing falls can cause
serous injury or death.
