Question

a _________ is a positioning system that prevents a worker from reaching a fall hazard but is not designed to stop a fall.

• scaffold
• personal fall restraint system
• connector
• personal fall arrest system

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of fall protection systems

A system designed to prevent a worker from physically reaching a fall hazard (acting as a tether or barrier) but not designed to arrest or stop an active fall is defined as a restraint system.

Evaluate the given options

• Scaffold: A temporary work platform, not a personal positioning/tethering system.
• Personal fall restraint system: Prevents the worker from reaching the edge/hazard, thus preventing the fall from occurring. It is not designed to arrest a fall.
• Connector: A component (like a carabiner or lanyard) used to couple parts of the system together, not the system itself.
• Personal fall arrest system: Designed to safely stop/arrest a worker who is already in the process of falling.

Answer:

• Scaffold
• Personal fall restraint system (Correct answer)
• Connector
• Personal fall arrest system