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• Work Positioning:
The structure to which the work positioning system is attached
must sustain static loads applied in the directions permitted by the work
positioning system of at least 3,000 lbs. (13.3 kN) or twice the potential impact
load, whichever is greater. See OSHA. When more than one work positioning
system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be
multiplied by the number of work positioning systems attached to the anchorage.
• Restraint:
Anchorages selected for restraint and travel restraint systems shall
have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions
permitted by the system of at least: (1)1,000 lbs. (4.5 kN) for non-certified
anchorages, or (2)Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages.
When more than one restraint and travel restraint system is attached to an
anchorage, the strengths set forth in (1) and (2) above shall be multiplied by the
number of systems attached to the anchorage.
• Rescue:
Anchorages selected for restraint and travel restraint systems shall have
a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted
by the system of at least: (1) 3,000 lbs. (13.3 kN) for non-certified anchorages,
or (2) Five times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages. When more
than one restraint and travel restraint system is attached to an anchorage, the
strengths set forth in (1) and (2) above shall be multiplied by the number of
systems attached to the anchorage.
ANCHORAGE & ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: Anchorage and anchorage strength requirements are
dependent on the Full Body Harness. In accordance with ANSI Z3559.1, anchorages selected for fall
Arrest Systems must meet the anchorage strength requirements defined in below:
Anchorage Strength Requirements
Fall Arrest
1
Restraint
1
Work
Positioning
1
Rescue
1
Climbing
Certified Acnchorage
2
:
Non-Certified Acnchorage:
Certified Acnchorage
2
:
Non-Certified Acnchorage:
Certified Acnchorage
2
:
Non-Certified Acnchorage:
Certified Acnchorage
2
:
Non-Certified Acnchorage:
5,000 lbs. (23kN)
2 Times the Maximum Arresting Force for Certified Anchorage
1,000 lbs. (4.5kN)
2 Times the Foreseeable Force for Certified Anchorage
3,000 lbs. (13.3kN)
2 Times the Foreseeable Force for Certified Anchorage
3,000 lbs. (13.3kN)
5 Times the Foreseeable Force for Certified Anchorage
The structure which a climbing system is attached must sustain the loads required by that particular
system. See the instructions for the climbing system for requirements.
1 Multiple Systems: When more than one of the defined system is attached to an anchorage, the strength defined for Non- Certified
or certified anchorage shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
2 Certified Anchorage: An anchorage for fall arrest, positioning, restraint, or rescue systems that a qualified person certifies to be
capable of supporting the potential fall force that meet the criteria for a certified anchorage prescribed in this standard.
