A system that consists of an anchorage, connectors, and body harness, and includes a lanyard/deceleration device, lifeline, or combination thereof, is called a personal fall arrest system.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not a fall arrest system
• D. Not applicable

Answer: (A)

A personal fall arrest system is a safety setup used when working at height to stop a fall. It includes an anchorage that can safely bear the load, connectors that join pieces together, and a body harness worn by the worker, plus a lanyard or deceleration device, or a lifeline, or a combination of those. The purpose is to arrest a fall and limit the distance traveled, reducing injury risk. Because the described system matches this combination and purpose, the statement is correct. If any of these parts were missing, it wouldn’t meet the formal definition of a personal fall arrest system, even though other fall protection options might still apply.