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Fall Arrest Factor of Safety

Fall Arrest Factor of Safety

Fall Arrest Factor of Safety

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I have an anchor point that should be designed for 5000 Ibs as per OSHA , that will be based on factor of safety of 4.  My question is, should i factor the 5000 Ibs or not ?, i found that some application factor it by 1.5.
Thanks

RE: Fall Arrest Factor of Safety

It is my understanding that this 5,000 load is already an 'ultimate' load, and is therefore factored.

RE: Fall Arrest Factor of Safety

They must 'sustain without breaking' a 5000 lbf load times the number of personal fall arrests attached at that anchor point.  Ansi Z359.1 is a good place to go (it is industry written based on the Osha requirements).

In this area of work, Osha for the most part wants to see 4 to 1 on intended load.  The 5000 lbf is not an intended load but the ultimate load it must withstand without failing.

Do you need a FS on the 5000 lbf?  Well that depends on whether your anchor will be tested to hold the 5000 lbf as a minimum and how good you feel about your design.........

Read hard into this area of work as people's lives depend on what you do.

ZCP
www.phoenix-engineer.com

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