Safety
Swing fall
Pendulum-like movement after a fall when the anchorage is horizontally offset from the worker.
Hazards
- Pendulum-like movement after a fall when the anchorage is horizontally offset from the worker.
Controls
- Keep anchorage near overhead, control travel, clear side hazards, and include swing in rescue and clearance planning.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Keep anchorage near overhead, control travel, clear side hazards, and include swing in rescue and clearance planning.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration