Swing-Fall - Falltech 7262 Instructions Manual

protrusions, equipment or materials that may be a hazard in the event of a fall. Pay
special attention to those items which may present an impalement hazard.
Obstructions in the fall path may be just as hazardous as the fall itself, and your PFAS
may not be able to protect you from these hazards. Failure to clear the fall path may
result in serious injury or death. Rig your PFAS with extreme caution, and be aware of
all of the factors that may come into play in the event of a fall.Figure 2.1: Clear‐Fall
Diagram
2.10: Swing‐Fall
Swing‐Fall is the phenomenon that occurs when the user falls from a location that is
not directly adjacent to, or directly below the anchorage connector. This is also referred
to as the "pendulum effect", and can result in a situation where the user is not only
falling vertically, but is also swinging on the horizontal as well. This can bring additional
hazards into play, as you may swing into an obstruction or structural element, causing
serious injuries (see figure 2.2). A significant Swing‐Fall may also require increased
Clear‐Fall distance. As a rule of thumb, you should ensure work in an area that does not
exceed an angle greater than 15 degrees in any direction from your anchorage.
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