How far can the ASAP fall arrestor allow a fall?

• A. 4 ft
• B. 5 ft
• C. 6 ft
• D. 8 ft

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that fall-arrest equipment is rated to stop a fall within a specific distance so the stopping forces stay safely within what the device and harness can handle. The ASAP fall arrestor is designed and tested to arrest a fall with up to six feet of free fall. That means if you fall six feet or less before the device engages, the deceleration occurs within its safe energy-absorption range, helping keep impact forces from becoming dangerous. If the fall exceeds six feet, the arrest may not occur in time or you could hit something, increasing the risk of serious injury. In practice, the actual fall distance also includes rope length, lanyard length, and any slack, so plan to keep the fall distance within this six-foot rating.