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Figure 3 – Fall Clearance and Swing Fall
A
!
WARNING
B
H
V
FC
FC = Minimum Fall Clearance
FC
ft (m)
H - Horizontal Distance from Anchorage Point
0
(0.0)
2
(0.6)
4
(1.2)
6
(1.8)
8
(2.4)
10
(3.0)
12
(3.7)
14
(4.3)
16
(4.9)
18
(5.5)
20
(6.1)
V - Vertical Distance from Anchorage Point
0
(0.0)
6
(2)
8
(2.6)
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
10
(3)
6
(2)
6.2
(2.1)
6.8
(2.3)
7.7
(2.6)
8.8
(2.9)
8
8
8
8
8
8
20
(6.1)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.4
(2.1)
6.9
(2.3)
7.5
(2.5)
8.4
(2.7)
9.3
(3)
8
8
8
8
30
(9.1)
6
(2)
6.1
(2.1)
6.3
(2.1)
6.6
(2.2)
7
(2.3)
7.6
(2.5)
8.3
(2.7)
9.1
(3)
8
8
8
40
(12.2)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.2
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.8
(2.2)
7.2
(2.4)
7.8
(2.5)
8.4
(2.7)
9.1
(2.9)
9.9
(3.2)
8
50
(15.2)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.2
(2.1)
6.4
(2.2)
6.6
(2.2)
7
(2.3)
7.4
(2.5)
7.9
(2.6)
8.5
(2.8)
9.1
(3)
9.9
(3.2)
60
(18.3)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.3
(2.1)
6.5
(2.1)
6.8
(2.2)
7.2
(2.4)
7.6
(2.5)
8.1
(2.6)
8.6
(2.8)
9.2
(3)
70
(21.3)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2.1)
6.3
(2.1)
6.5
(2.2)
6.7
(2.2)
7
(2.3)
7.4
(2.5)
7.8
(2.6)
8.3
(2.7)
8.8
(2.9)
80
(24.4)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2)
6.4
(2.1)
6.6
(2.2)
6.9
(2.3)
7.2
(2.3)
7.6
(2.5)
8
(2.6)
8.5
(2.7)
90
(27.4)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2.1)
6.2
(2.1)
6.4
(2.2)
6.6
(2.2)
6.8
(2.3)
7.1
(2.4)
7.4
(2.5)
7.8
(2.6)
8.2
(2.7)
100
(30.5)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2)
6.3
(2.1)
6.5
(2.1)
6.7
(2.2)
7
(2.3)
7.3
(2.4)
7.6
(2.5)
8
(2.6)
110
(33.5)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2.1)
6.2
(2.1)
6.3
(2.1)
6.5
(2.2)
6.7
(2.2)
6.9
(2.3)
7.2
(2.4)
7.5
(2.5)
7.8
(2.6)
120
(36.6)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.3
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.6
(2.2)
6.8
(2.2)
7.1
(2.3)
7.3
(2.4)
7.7
(2.5)
130
(39.6)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2.1)
6.1
(2.1)
6.2
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.6
(2.2)
6.8
(2.3)
7
(2.3)
7.2
(2.4)
7.5
(2.5)
140
(42.7)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2)
6.4
(2.1)
6.5
(2.1)
6.7
(2.2)
6.9
(2.2)
7.2
(2.3)
7.4
(2.4)
150
(45.7)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2.1)
6.1
(2.1)
6.2
(2.1)
6.3
(2.1)
6.5
(2.2)
6.7
(2.2)
6.9
(2.3)
7.1
(2.4)
7.3
(2.4)
160
(48.8)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2)
6.3
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.6
(2.2)
6.8
(2.2)
7
(2.3)
7.2
(2.3)
170
(51.8)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2.1)
6.3
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.6
(2.2)
6.8
(2.3)
7
(2.3)
7.2
(2.4)
180
(54.9)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2)
6.3
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.5
(2.1)
6.7
(2.2)
6.9
(2.2)
7.1
(2.3)
190
(57.9)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6
(2)
6.1
(2)
6.2
(2.1)
6.3
(2.1)
6.4
(2.1)
6.5
(2.2)
6.7
(2.2)
6.9
(2.3)
7
(2.3)
8
Added Swing Fall Length is not within the recommended work zone.
NOTE:
Fall Clearance (FC) values in the above table assume a fall from a standing position. If the
worker is kneeling or crouching near an edge when a fall occurs, an additional 3 ft (1 m) of Fall
Clearance is needed.
2.0 USE
2.1 RESCUE
PLAN:
When using this equipment, the employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand
to implement it and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons, and rescuers.
2.2 INSPECTION
FREQUENCY:
Table 1 indicates inspection frequency. SRLs shall be inspected by the
authorized person
1
or rescuer
2
before each use (See Table 2). Results of the Competent Person inspection
should be recorded in the
“Inspection and Maintenance Log”
at the back of these instructions or recorded with
the i-Safe™ system (see Section 5). CSA Z259.2.2 Type 2 and Type 3 SRLs, must be submitted to a Capital
Safety Authorized Service Agent within 2 years of the date of manufacture for inspection and maintenance,
and annually thereafter. The Authorized Service Agent will record their findings and label the product with the
next annual service date. Results of the Authorized Service or Competent Person inspection should be recorded
in the
“Inspection and Maintenance Log”
at the back of these instructions or recorded with the i-Safe™ system
(see Section 5).
2.3 NORMAL
OPERATIONS:
Normal operation will allow the lifeline to extend and retract with no hesitation
or slack as the worker moves at normal speeds. If a fall occurs, a speed sensing brake system will activate,
stopping the fall and absorbing much of the energy created. Sudden or quick movements should be avoided
during normal work operation, as this may cause the SRL to lock up. For falls which occur near the end of
the lifeline travel, a reserve lifeline system or Energy Absorber has been incorporated to reduce the fall
arrest forces. If the SRL has been subjected to fall arrest forces: remove it from service, mark or tag as
“UNUSABLE”, inspect and service as instructed in Sections 5 and 6.
1 Authorized
Person:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard.
2 Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system.
