What does legislation state regarding anchor strength?
Employers are required by law to provide an appropriate anchor to support workers when using personal fall protection equipment. Below is a table for guidance purposes that lists the requirements of the anchor strengths that are used for fall protection by jurisdiction.
NOTE that other requirements may be listed in different sections, regulations, or Acts that are not listed in this table. For more details, consult the legislation directly.
Always consult the legislation that applies in your situation, and with your jurisdiction for complete information.
Table 1
Legislation regarding Anchor Strength
Jurisdiction
Act, regulations, etc.
General requirement excerpts
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