Free-Fall Clause Samples

Free-Fall. Free-Fall is the distance that a worker will fall before the connecting device or deceleration device elements of the PFAS will begin to engage during a fall event. OSHA allows a maximum Free-Fall Distance of 6’ (6 feet) when rigging a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). In some cases, exceptions may be allowed when there is no practical way to limit the Free-Fall Distance to 6’, such as a job-site where no overhead anchor-point is available. Tying off in a manner that would create a Free-Fall greater than 6’ should always be a last resort. If you are rigging a system that allows more than 6’ of Free-Fall, make sure your Connecting Device/Deceleration Device is rated for this application.