Fall Clearance Charts

WARNING! 

* Additional clearance for swing fall is NOT included in the charts provided. Prevent swing falls and impact with objects in or adjacent to the fall path. Keep work area free from debris, obstructions, trip hazards, spills or other hazards which could impair the safe operation of the fall protection system. Swing falls occur when the anchor point is not directly in-line with the user. The force of striking an object in a pendular (swinging) motion can cause serious injury. Always minimize swing falls by working in-line with the bypass shuttles as much as possible. Swing falls can increase clearance requirements. For potential swing fall scenarios DO NOT use the device until a Qualified Person has inspected the workplace for potential swing fall hazards and additional clearance requirements. Always remove obstructions below the work area to ensure a clear fall path.

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Use in edge situations should only be as a last resort.

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Leading edge configurations shall only be used after all other hierarchy of controls, including restraint systems and overhead anchorages, have been exhausted.

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Prior to use, leading edges must be evaluated by a Qualified Person.

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Use only leading edge rated PPE with the THLL when leading edge hazards exist.

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DO NOT use where the horizontal lifeline could abrade against sharp, jagged, or abrasive edges.

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Avoid working where the leading edge rated PPE lifeline will continuously or repeatedly abrade against sharp, jagged, or abrasive edges.

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If the risk assessment indicates that an edge could damage the horizontal lifeline or leading edge PPE lifelines then eliminate such contact or protect the edges using a pad or other means before the start of work.

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The fall clearance charts in this manual are based upon use with MSA components, connectors, and subsystems (including, but not limited to, stanchions, anchorage connectors, harnesses, energy absorbing lanyards, PFLs and SRLs). The clearance values given in this section DO NOT APPLY if non-MSA components, connectors, and subsystems are used. Use of non-MSA components, connectors, and subsystems (including, but not limited to, stanchions, anchorage connectors, harnesses, energy absorbing lanyards, PFLs and SRLs) is only allowed with approval from a Qualified Person. Do not use non-MSA components unless a Qualified Person has approved their use and provides the minimum clearance requirements based on the specific non-MSA components.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.