clearanceafstanden

Clearanceafstanden is a safety term used to describe the minimum separation that must be maintained between a hazard and people, equipment, or protected installations. The concept is applied across multiple sectors to prevent injury, damage, or interference with operations.

The term appears in contexts such as construction sites, industrial machinery, and electrical installations, where keeping an appropriate distance reduces the risk of contact with moving parts, heat, chemicals, or live conductors. It is also used in transport and infrastructure planning, for example to ensure sufficient space around overhead lines, signals, or machinery that could affect passing traffic or workers.

Determination of the clearance distance is not standardized by a single universal value. It is defined by risk assessment and by industry standards, regulations, or codes of practice relevant to the country and sector. Factors influencing the distance include the hazard’s nature and energy, potential reach or projection, presence of protective barriers, and the duration of exposure or operation.

In practice, clearances are supported by planning and control measures such as signage, barriers, exclusion zones, and training. They are enforced through safety briefings, site layout, and supervision to maintain the required distance during activities.

Related terms include safety distance, exclusion zone, and setback.