THE A B C ’S

OF PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION

When working at heights, it can be challenging to remember the basics of personal fall
protection systems. The ABC’s of fall protection is an easy way to remember the basics of
personal fall protection systems. The ABC’s include the three components most often used
together when utilizing a personal fall protection system.

A Anchor Point

An anchor point
B Body Harness

A full body harness

C Connector

The connector attaches the body

is a secure point allows for maximum harness to the anchor point.
of attachment range of motion while
to a structure. still providing body They come in many
support in the forms, the most
Anchoring devices event of a fall. common being a
come in a variety fixed-length shock
of forms and can They’re designed absorbing lanyard or
be temporary to distribute the a self-retracting lifeline.
or permanent. force of a fall
through-out the
trunk of the body.