Fall Protection Field Guide

Calculating Fall Distances

Typical Scaffolding Scenario

Typical Class 2 SRL-P Scenario

Typical Class 2 SRL Scenario

How to Calculate Minimum Required Clearance with an SRL-P or SRL NOT Anchored Overhead 1) Free Fall Distance: 4' 2) Arrest Distance: 3.5' 3) Height of Worker : 6' 4) Safety Factor: 2' 5) Anchorage Elevation: 3.5' FF+AD+HoW+SF-AE=MRC Total clearance needed is 12' below the anchorage

How to Calculate Minimum Required Clearance with a Class 2 SRL

1) Free Fall Distance: 6' 2) Arrest Distance: 4' 3) Height of Worker : 6' 4) Safety Factor: 5) Anchorage Elevation:

2' 0'

FF+AD+HoW+SF-AE=MRC Total clearance needed is 18' below the anchorage

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