What personal protective equipment would be used as fall protection?

• A. Full Body Harness
• B. Safety Glasses
• C. Ear Protection
• D. Hard Hat

Answer: (A)

In fall protection, the device that actually arrests a fall and keeps you from hitting the ground is a full-body harness. It distributes the forces across the body—shoulders, chest, hips, and legs—and provides secure attachment points for a lifeline or deceleration device. When connected to a rated anchor, the harness and line work together to stop a fall safely, minimizing injury.

Other PPE like safety glasses, ear protection, or a hard hat protect against specific hazards (eye injuries, hearing loss, head impact) but they do not provide fall arrest. A hard hat helps shield the head from impact, but alone it won’t stop a fall. The harness is the critical piece for fall protection, typically used with a lanyard or other deceleration device and a properly rated anchor.