Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
Q.3.1 The length of a potential fall and its consequences and/or the calculation of the fall factor are sometimes not quite as obvious as it seems. In some situations, the length of the potential fall and the impact loads likely to be experienced can be increased without realizing it. For example, a common practice is to pass an anchor sling, such as a wire strop or webbing sling, around the structure and link it with a connector, which is then used as the anchor point for the user, either directly or via a lanyard. If the user moves above that anchor point (which is not recommended), the anchor sling could be raised above its natural hanging (lowest) position, see Figure Q.2. This would affect the potential fall distance.