01/06/2026
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Free fall occurs when a person or object falls freely under the force of gravity without any system slowing or controlling the descent.
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โ ๏ธ No fall-arrest system is engaged.
โ ๏ธ Very high acceleration and impact force.
โ ๏ธ Can result in severe injury or fatality.
โ ๏ธ Little or no time to react during the fall.
โ ๏ธ Commonly caused by unprotected edges, ladder failures, or missing fall protection.
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๐ฅ Fatal head injuries
๐ฅ Spinal injuries
๐ฅ Multiple fractures
๐ฅ Internal bleeding
๐ฅ Permanent disability or death
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A worker slips from an unprotected roof edge and falls directly to the ground without any fall protection system stopping the fall.
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Controlled fall occurs when a fall protection system safely arrests or controls the descent of a person, reducing impact forces and preventing contact with lower levels.
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Fall is stopped or slowed by a safety system.
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Uses harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, or self-retracting devices (SRLs).
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Reduces injury severity.
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Part of an approved fall protection plan.
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Requires proper inspection and correct use of equipment.
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โ๏ธMinimizes impact forces on the body.
โ๏ธReduces risk of serious injury.
โ๏ธPrevents workers from striking lower structures.
โ๏ธImproves emergency rescue opportunities.
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A worker falls from a scaffold while wearing a full-body harness connected to an approved anchor point. The lanyard arrests the fall before the worker reaches the ground.
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๐Free fall is a highly dangerous event with a high risk of severe injury or fatality, while controlled fall significantly improves worker safety by reducing fall-related risks.
๐Free fall occurs without any effective fall protection system, whereas controlled fall relies on properly designed and installed fall protection equipment.
๐Free fall generates very high impact forces on the body, while controlled fall reduces these forces through energy-absorbing systems.
๐Free fall can result in serious injuries such as fractures, spinal damage, and head trauma, whereas controlled fall helps minimize injury severity.
๐Free fall is considered an unsafe and non-compliant condition, while controlled fall is an accepted safety practice when appropriate fall protection measures are in place.
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