Fall protection is good for only how many falls?

Fall protection is good for only how many falls?

• A. Two Falls
• B. Three Falls
• C. Unlimited
• D. One Fall

Answer: (D)

Fall protection is built to arrest a fall, not to endure repeated falls. When a fall is arrested, the harness, lanyard, and energy absorber absorb a large dynamic load and can suffer hidden damage. The energy absorber may deploy, webbing can develop microtears, and connectors can be bent or weakened. Because of this, the equipment is considered compromised after a fall and must be removed from service. That’s why it’s described as good for only one fall—reusing it for another fall would be unsafe. The other options imply multiple uses, which safety practices do not support.

Fall protection is built to arrest a fall, not to endure repeated falls. When a fall is arrested, the harness, lanyard, and energy absorber absorb a large dynamic load and can suffer hidden damage. The energy absorber may deploy, webbing can develop microtears, and connectors can be bent or weakened. Because of this, the equipment is considered compromised after a fall and must be removed from service. That’s why it’s described as good for only one fall—reusing it for another fall would be unsafe. The other options imply multiple uses, which safety practices do not support.