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Christine Christie Posted 4 years ago
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What does it mean:


a) "a fall from height"

b) "a fall from standing height"



For instance, is falling from a ladder, falling from (standing) height?



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Christine Christie a) "a fall from height" This seems to be jargon among people concerned with workplace accidents. It has no place in everyday English. Christine Christie b) "a fall from standing height" This is nonsense.

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  • Christine Christie a) "a fall from height" This seems to be jargon among people concerned with workplace accidents.
  • It has no place in everyday English.
  • Christine Christie b) "a fall from standing height" This is nonsense.
  • Your standing height is how tall you are when on your feet erect.
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Christine Christiea) "a fall from height"

This seems to be jargon among people concerned with workplace accidents. It has no place in everyday English.

Christine Christieb) "a fall from standing height"

This is nonsense. Your standing height is how tall you are when on your feet erect.

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