Which statement accurately describes PFAS as defined in 1926.502(d)?

• A. Personal Fall and Safety System
• B. Personal Fall Arrest System. limits arresting force to 1800 pounds. employee can't fall more than 6', limit travel to 3 1/2 feet. withstand 2X the potential impact.
• C. Protective Fall Action System
• D. Passive Fall Arrest Standard

Answer: (B)

PFAS stands for Personal Fall Arrest System. This is the system used to stop a fall from a working level and it must limit the forces on the worker and the fall distance involved. The OSHA definition specifies that a PFAS includes components like a full-body harness, connectors, and a deceleration or lanyard device, and it sets key numerical limits to protect the user.

The statement identifies the correct term and aligns with the standard by noting: the arresting force must be limited to 1,800 pounds, the worker should not fall more than about 6 feet before the system arrests the fall, and there is a deceleration distance of about 3.5 feet. These elements—terminology and the specific safety limits—are what define a PFAS in 1926.502(d).

Other options use incorrect terminology or omit/alter the critical limits. PFAS is not called Personal Fall and Safety System, Protective Fall Action System, or Passive Fall Arrest Standard, and the detail about “2X the potential impact” isn’t a defined requirement in the PFAS definition.