What does free fall distance mean in construction?
Short definition
Free fall distance is the vertical distance a worker falls before a fall arrest system begins stopping the fall.
Longer explanation
It is used to evaluate clearance, lanyard selection, anchorage height, and whether a fall protection setup is acceptable.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the free fall distance during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers