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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.
