3. Personal fall protection systems

A personal fall protection system consists of components that together provide a defined function.

The basic structure is:

ANCHORAGE → HARNESS → COUPLING

The products required depend on the work task and the system function that is needed.

The systems can broadly be divided into:

Fall prevention

• restraint systems,
• work positioning systems,
• rope access systems,
• rescue systems.

Fall arrest

• fall arrest systems.

Remember

Choose the system function first – then the products.

Sources

• EN 363 – Personal fall protection systems
• Manufacturers' instructions