Fall Protection Calculator

Calculate fall clearance distance and anchor requirements for personal fall arrest systems

Input Parameters

Results

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Free Fall Distance
ft
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Deceleration Distance
ft
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Total Clearance Needed
ft
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Safety Margin
ft

Reference

OSHA 1926.502: Max free fall = 6 ft Max deceleration = 3.5 ft Min clearance = fall + decel + 6ft worker + 1ft harness stretch