Fall ProtectionQuestion 46 of 100
What are the three main components of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?
a.Ladder, rope, and bucket
b.Helmet, gloves, and boots
c.Anchorage, body harness, and connector such as a lanyard
d.Sign, cone, and tape
Explanation
A personal fall arrest system consists of an anchorage, a full-body harness, and a connecting device such as a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline. All three parts, sometimes remembered as the ABCs, must work together. A missing or defective component can render the system useless.
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