Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).

Fall Protection Systems — Summary These systems protect workers who work at heights. OSHA requires them at 6 feet or higher in construction. They do two things: 1. Prevent a fall 2. Stop a fall safely before the worker hits the ground Three types: • Guardrails — rails around the edge • Safety nets — nets below the work area • Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) — the harness system The harness system has 3 parts: • Anchorage — the strong point you tie off to (holds 5,000 lbs) • Harness — the straps you wear on your body • Connector — the lanyard or retractable line that connects you to the anchor and stops the fall Simple idea: the anchor holds, the connector stops the fall, and the harness protects your body.