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2006-12-12

 

What's the fall distance?

A video on fall distance calculations as covered in 1926.502(d)(16).
This 22 minute video introduces the viewer to fall distance calculations for personal fall arrest systems. OSHA, (July, 1998). Topics covered include anchor points, lanyard types, lanyard reach and various harness types. Sample calculations for determining proximity to the edge of a platform and fall distances are also included in the video.

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