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Anchorages

Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment must be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms, and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached, or must be designed and used as follows:
 
  • As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two.
Metal anchor attached to a wooden platform
  • Under the supervision of a qualified person.
Metal anchor attached to a wooden platform

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