Fall Arrest Clearance Distance
PROCalculate minimum clearance distance below anchor for a fall arrest system to prevent ground strike.
BEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons), CMIOSH, LEEA Member
Mechanical engineer and certified lifting equipment examiner with 18 years in heavy industry, structural steelwork, and crane operations across construction and resources sectors.
1 April 2025
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Minimum clearance = lanyard length + absorber extension + D-ring height + safety margin (typically ≥ 0.9 m).
Standards New Zealand / WorkSafe NZ
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