Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
© IRATA International Annex L: page 4 of 11 2014-Aug-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 3 of 5: Informative annexes: Annex Limpact with the ground, e.g. by keeping anchors high; using a shorter lanyard length. In addition, any potential for impact of the user with the structure or natural feature in a fall should be avoided or at least be such that the consequences are minimized.L.2.5Protecting against falls and injuryUsers of personal fall protection systems can reduce potential fall distances, impact loads and injury by:a) keeping anchor points above them (as high as possible);b) maintaining as little slack as possible in the anchor line or connecting lanyard;c) avoiding situations where there could be a pendulum (swing) fall;d) paying attention to clearance distances required, i.e. sufficient free space beneath the user, to avoid impact with the ground, structure or natural feature likely to cause injury, should a fall occur;