A fall arrest anchor point must be capable of supporting how many pounds per attached worker?

A fall arrest anchor point must be capable of supporting how many pounds per attached worker?

• A. 3,000 pounds
• B. 5,000 pounds
• C. 10,000 pounds
• D. 2,000 pounds

Answer: (B)

A fall arrest anchor point must be strong enough to hold the force generated when a worker stops after a fall. The standard requires the anchor to be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds for each person attached to it. This rating accounts for the dynamic, shock-like loads that occur during a fall arrest, ensuring the anchor won’t fail and the worker remains protected. If more than one person attaches to the same anchor, the anchor must handle the combined load, which is why the 5,000-pound-per-attached-worker requirement is used. The other numbers are below this minimum and don’t meet the safety requirement.