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5. Select an Acceptable Anchor Point

By this point, you might be realizing that there are a lot of factors involved when it comes to fall safety, especially PPE. Well, we’re just getting into it. What good is the right harness and lanyard set up if the anchor point won’t hold the load? The answer is none.

What constitutes an acceptable anchor point? It’s not a PVC pipe. Nor is it a decorative piece of steel on the roof. An anchor point is only acceptable if:

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  it’s designed and approved by a professional engineer that has calculated the expected loads or
  
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  it can clearly handle a load of 5,000 pounds.
  

Many fixtures are not going to withstand those forces. Structural steel using a proper beam clamp? Sure. A manufactured roofing cart or anchor? Sure, if it’s installed properly.

To see an example of a compliant, pre-engineered, and easy to install anchor point, take a look at the Weightanka deadweight anchor.

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