Fall ProtectionPregunta 50 de 100
What must be considered to prevent a worker from hitting the ground during a fall arrest?
a.Only the worker's weight
b.Total fall clearance, including lanyard length, deceleration distance, and harness stretch
c.The color of the harness
d.The time of day
Explicación
Fall clearance calculations must account for the lanyard length, deceleration distance, harness stretch, and a safety margin. If total clearance exceeds the distance to the lower level, the worker could still hit the ground. This calculation is critical when anchoring at foot level.
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