MSA Rail Slider™ Anchorage Connector
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Description
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2.1.3 Anchorages
Anchorages for personal fall arrest systems must either: (a) have a strength capable of supporting and
withstanding at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) in the directions permitted by the system without failure,
or (b), must be certified by a professional engineer as having the required strength for fall arrest or
travel restraint, as applicable. See ANSI Z359.18 for definition of certification. When more than one
personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the anchorage strengths set forth in (a) and
(b) must be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage. This requirement is consis
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tent with OSHA requirements under 20 CFR 1910, Subpart F, Section 1910.66, Appendix C. Do not
proceed with installation and use of the anchorage connector if an assessment of strength cannot be
made.
2.2
Markings and Labels
The preceding labels must be present, legible and securely attached to the MSA Rail Slider
Anchorage Connector. The labels are located on the sides of the profile plates.
