Oblique or vertical anchors and fall distance with ABSORBICA lanyards.
Basic Techniques
Choosing appropriate, well-positioned anchors contributes to user safety: certain anchors can increase potential fall distance.
Warning
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Energy absorbers are calibrated for a maximum fall distance (Hmax) of "twice the lanyard length." This maximum fall distance varies depending on the model. During a fall, if the connector can move along the anchor or if the anchor itself can move, the fall distance can exceed the allowed maximum.
Note:
Even if your ABSORBICA lanyard can absorb the energy of a fall at its maximum fall distance with an "acceptable" impact force of less than 6 kN, such a fall is not harmless. In all cases, the fall distance should be reduced as much as possible.
Examples:
