What does personal fall arrest system mean in construction?
Short definition
A personal fall arrest system is equipment designed to stop a worker after a fall begins.
Longer explanation
It usually includes an anchorage, body harness, connectors, and may include a lanyard, lifeline, deceleration device, or self-retracting lifeline.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the personal fall arrest system during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers