Which components are typically part of a fall arrest system?

Which components are typically part of a fall arrest system?

• A. Harness, lanyard, and anchor
• B. Rope, belay device, and carabiner
• C. Gloves, helmet, and boots
• D. Stopwatch, clipboard, and pen

Answer: (A)

A fall arrest system relies on three interconnected parts that stop a fall safely. A full-body harness is worn by the worker and distributes the stopping forces across the body. A lanyard, often with an energy absorber, connects the harness to a secure anchor point. A strong anchor point fixed to the structure provides the solid point where the system can arrest the fall. Together, harness, lanyard, and anchor form the core of the fall arrest setup. Items like rope, belay devices, and carabiners belong to rope-access systems rather than a standard fall-arrest configuration; PPE such as gloves, helmets, and boots protect the worker but aren’t the arrest components; and unrelated items like stopwatch, clipboard, and pen have no role in arresting a fall.

A fall arrest system relies on three interconnected parts that stop a fall safely. A full-body harness is worn by the worker and distributes the stopping forces across the body. A lanyard, often with an energy absorber, connects the harness to a secure anchor point. A strong anchor point fixed to the structure provides the solid point where the system can arrest the fall. Together, harness, lanyard, and anchor form the core of the fall arrest setup. Items like rope, belay devices, and carabiners belong to rope-access systems rather than a standard fall-arrest configuration; PPE such as gloves, helmets, and boots protect the worker but aren’t the arrest components; and unrelated items like stopwatch, clipboard, and pen have no role in arresting a fall.