• AUTHORIZED PERSON: A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall
hazard.
• COMPETENT PERSON: One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions
which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them.
• FALL ARREST SYSTEM: A collection of Fall Protection equipment configured to protect the user in the event of a fall.
• QUALIFIED PERSON: A person with a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training,
and experience has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems relating to Fall Protection and Rescue systems to
the extent required by applicable national, regional, and local regulations.
• RESCUE SYSTEM: A collection of Fall Protection equipment configured to remove a person from hazards to a safe location. No free fall is
permitted.
• RESCUER: A person using the Rescue system to perform an assisted rescue.
• RESTRAINT SYSTEM: A collection of Fall Protection equipment configured to prevent the user from reaching a fall hazard. No free fall is
permitted.
• USER: A person who performs activities while protected by a Fall Protection system.
• WORK POSITIONING SYSTEM: A collection of Fall Protection equipment configured to support a user at a work position.
12
