Fall Clearance & Anchor Height Calculator

Compute required fall clearance per OSHA.

Anchor height (ft)Lanyard length (ft)Deceleration distance (ft)Worker height (ft)Safety factor (ft)

Result

Required clearance (ft)

39.5

Clearance safe

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About this tool

Add lanyard length, deceleration distance, worker height, and a safety factor to verify an anchorage.

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