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A rope grab is a deceleration device that is part of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). It travels on a lifeline and automatically engages and locks to arrest a fall. It employs the principle of cam/lever locking, inertial locking, or both, as specified in (OSHA) 1910.66 Appendix C.Rope grabs... View Full Term
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