fallarrest
nounUK /ˈfɔːl.ə.rest/
US /ˈfɔːl.ə.rest/
A fall arrest is a safety tool that stops you from hitting the ground if you fall.
The worker wore a fall arrest harness while climbing the tall ladder.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of stopping a fall suddenly.
The rope's fall arrest kept the climber safe.
3. A device or system designed to catch a falling person.
The fall arrest system was checked before the job began.
4. A safety rule or procedure for preventing falls.
The company follows strict fall arrest rules on every site.