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Personal fall protection system requirements are outlined in 1910.140, “Personal fall protection systems.” With specific regard to lifelines, it depends upon the type of lifeline per 1910.140(c). Vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards that automatically limit free fall distance to 2 feet or less must have components capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 3,000 lbs applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position.
There are additional strength requirements for other personal fall protection components outlined in paragraph (c) as well.