Personal Fall Arrest Systems

PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS

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Personal Fall Arrest Systems

A personal fall arrest system is a system used to safely stop (arrest) a worker who is falling from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, and a body harness. It also may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these. Under Subpart M, body belts (safety belts) are prohibited for use as part of a personal fall arrest system.*

*Note: Limited use of body belts (safety belts) can still be used as part of a positioning device system or fall restraint system.
See more information under Fall Protection Systems below.

OSHA 1926.502 Regulations for Construction
 and OSHA 1910.66 Standards, in addition to 
OSHA the ANSI A10.32-2012 Standard and
 ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code, are used when

Olsen Chain & Cable provides inspection services with documentation on your fall protection equipment and systems.

Worker Fall Protection - Safety Equipment Guidelines

When using a fall arrest system, workers must...

• Limit the maximum arresting force on a worker to 1,800 pounds when used with a body harness. 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(ii)
• Be rigged so that a worker can neither free fall more than 6 feet nor contact any lower level. 29 CFR 926.502(d)(16)(iii)
• Bring a worker to a complete stop and limit the maximum deceleration distance a worker travels to 3.5 feet. 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iv)
• Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of a worker free falling a distance of 6 feet or the free fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less. 
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(v)
• Be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective components must be removed from service. 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21)

** The above is not intended to be a comprehensive list of requirements. Please consult with your local OSHA consultation office to ensure your site meets all requirements.

Free On-site Safety and Health Consultation Services for Small Business

OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites.

Visit www.osha.gov/consultation or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742).

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