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Personal fall arrest
Also known as PFAS, fall-arrest system.
A system intended to stop a person after a fall while limiting forces and preventing contact with a lower level.
Safety notes
- A qualified plan addresses anchor strength, connector compatibility, clearance, swing fall, sharp edges, inspection, training, suspension trauma, and prompt rescue.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
A qualified plan addresses anchor strength, connector compatibility, clearance, swing fall, sharp edges, inspection, training, suspension trauma, and prompt rescue.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.