Questions and Answers
What are the components of a personal fall arrest system?
What are the three basic components of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?
Approved anchorage point, full body harness, connecting device
An anchorage point must be capable of supporting ______ pounds per worker attached.
5,000
A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is designed to ___________ a person in a fall from a working level.
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What is a full-body harness?
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What is an acceptable anchorage point for a personal fall arrest system?
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The height of the anchorage point must allow the fall arrest system to reduce free fall to no more than ______ feet.
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The type of connecting device you use depends on which of the following?
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Shock-absorbing lanyards are designed to absorb up to ______ percent of the stopping force of a regular lanyard.
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What is a rope grab?
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Study Notes
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Components
- Full-body harness: Essential protective body wear with straps positioned around shoulders, thighs, buttocks, and hips.
- Body belt: Used solely as a positioning device, wrapped around the waist.
- Lanyard: Connects harness to a secure anchorage point; made of rope, webbing, or steel cables.
- Anchorage point: Must be a secure attachment point for the entire system.
- Self-retracting lifeline: Automatic brake system that allows mobility while limiting free fall.
Basic Components of PFAS
- Approved anchorage point: Must support the system.
- Full body harness: Primary protective garment.
- Connecting device: Joins components of the PFAS.
Weight Requirements
- Anchorage point capacity: Must support at least 5,000 pounds for each attached worker.
Purpose of PFAS
- Fall arrest function: Designed specifically to stop a person from falling from a height.
Full-body Harness Specifications
- Designation: The only permissible body-holding device within PFAS.
- Construction: Comprises straps that secure the worker.
Acceptable Anchorage Points
- Independence: Should not rely on any means that supports or suspends the worker.
- Accessibility: Must be reachable without exposing the worker to hazards.
- Protection: Location must prevent contact with any lower-level hazards during a fall.
Fall Distance Limits
- Free fall restriction: The anchorage height must ensure a maximum free fall distance of 6 feet.
Connecting Device Selection
- Factors to consider: Choice of device depends on potential fall distance, total weight carried, and specific work conditions.
Shock-absorbing Lanyards
- Absorption capability: Designed to reduce stopping force by up to 80% compared to standard lanyards.
Rope Grab Functionality
- Mechanism: A friction-based device that serves to arrest a fall.
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Test your knowledge on the key components of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). This quiz covers essential gear such as full-body harnesses, lanyards, and anchorage points, as well as their purposes and weight requirements. Understand the importance of safety in fall prevention.
