Which of the following statements is true regarding anchor point capacity for attached workers?

• A. 5,000 pounds per attached worker
• B. 3,000 pounds per attached worker
• C. 6,000 pounds per attached worker
• D. 4,000 pounds per attached worker

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that anchor points for fall protection must be strong enough to handle the force generated by a fall for each person attached. The minimum capacity specified is 5,000 pounds per attached worker, which means the anchor should be able to withstand at least that much load for every person connected to it. This standard helps ensure the system won’t fail during a fall, giving the lanyard and harness a safe point to arrest the fall. In practice, anchors can be rated higher, but 5,000 pounds per attached worker is the benchmark you look for. If more than one worker is tied off to the same anchor, the rating should reflect the combined potential load (e.g., 10,000 pounds for two attached workers), but the stated minimum per person remains 5,000 pounds.