SafetyQuestion 641 of 700
A complete personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is often remembered by the letters A-B-C-D. Which set of components does this represent?
a.Alarm, buffer, cable, and davit
b.Access, barrier, cover, and davit
c.Anchorage, body harness, connector (lanyard), and the deceleration device that ties them together
d.Angle, brace, clip, and dowel
Explanation
Correct: the A-B-C-D memory aid stands for Anchorage, Body harness, Connectors (lanyard/lifeline), and the Deceleration/attachment hardware that links the parts into one arresting system. The other lists are invented and do not describe fall arrest hardware; alarms, barriers, covers, and framing terms are unrelated to a PFAS.
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