SafetyQuestion 1253 of 1632
Anchorages used to attach personal fall arrest equipment must be capable of supporting at least how much per employee, or be designed with a safety factor of at least two under a qualified person's supervision?
a.250 pounds
b.500 pounds
c.1,000 pounds
d.5,000 pounds
Explanation
1926.502(d)(15) requires anchorages to support at least 5,000 pounds per attached employee, or be designed/installed and used under supervision of a qualified person with a safety factor of at least two.
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