A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is a fall protection system that stops a worker during a fall from a working level. It consists of three main components: (1) a full-body harness worn by the worker, (2) a connecting device such as a lanyard or self-retracting lifeline, and (3) an anchorage point rated for at least 5,000 pounds per worker attached. Proper training in selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of PFAS is essential.
