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TermDefinition
AnchorageAn anchorage is a secure attachment point for fall protection, lifelines, lanyards, or structural support.
Body HarnessA body harness is fall protection equipment worn to distribute fall arrest forces across the body.
Deceleration DeviceA deceleration device helps absorb energy and reduce forces when arresting a fall.
Free Fall DistanceFree fall distance is the vertical distance a worker falls before a fall arrest system begins stopping the fall.
Leading EdgeA leading edge is the advancing edge of a floor, roof, deck, or formwork that changes as work progresses.
LifelineA lifeline is a line used as part of fall protection to connect workers to anchorage or fall arrest equipment.
Low-Slope RoofA low-slope roof is a roof with a relatively shallow slope.
PPEPPE is safety equipment worn to reduce exposure to hazards on a construction site.
Qualified PersonA qualified person has the training, experience, or credentials needed to solve problems for a specific type of work.
Rated LoadRated load is the maximum load equipment or a component is designed to safely carry.
Safety-Monitoring SystemA safety-monitoring system uses a competent person to watch for and warn workers about fall hazards.
Self-Retracting LifelineA self-retracting lifeline is a fall protection device that extends and retracts as a worker moves and locks during a fall.
Steep RoofA steep roof is a roof with a slope steep enough to create higher fall and material slide risks.
Warning Line SystemA warning line system is a temporary roof barrier used to warn workers that they are approaching a fall hazard.