What is a swing fall?
When experiencing a fall from height, the equipment you have chosen is intended to stop you. Once this happens, and to the extent you are offset from the anchor point, you will have a pendulum-like swing action. This becomes a problem if there are obstructions for you to run into. Because the forces involved can be quite severe, and depending on how far you swing, the impact may be anything but gentle. You may be wearing a hard hat, but this offers little protection against side impacts. Always take a look around and below you. In the event of a fall, this is where you’re heading.
