Q: What is the fully open
length of a 6' lanyard after its activated? We are quoting a job with
10'6" floor to floor, they are saying we cannot tie to the beams, because
the lanyard + activation added length + the body length is more than
10'6". Do they make a 4' or 5' lanyard ?
A: You usually
add on an additional 3 feet to the length of a lanyard when it is
activated. OSHA and the fall protection manufacturers take 4 different
lengths into consideration when they determine the safe fall distance:
the height of the wearer, the length of the lanyard, the 3 feet activation
length, and a safety factor of 3 ½ feet. A 6’ tall person wearing a 6’ lanyard
would need to be able to attach the lanyard at least 18 ½’ above the lower
level.
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