Which of the following is considered fall protection equipment?

• A. Guardrails, nets, or harness
• B. Safety glasses
• C. Ear protection
• D. Gloves

Answer: (A)

Fall protection equipment consists of devices and systems designed to prevent injuries from falls or stop a fall before it causes harm. Guardrails, safety nets, and body harnesses are classic examples because they either block access to edges or arrest a fall and distribute the force to reduce injury. Safety glasses, ear protection, and gloves protect other parts of the body (eyes, hearing, hands) but do not prevent or stop a fall, so they are not fall protection equipment. In real work, you might see guardrails at edges, nets below elevated work, and a harness tied off to an anchor to form a complete fall protection setup.