It's important to remember that fall protection is only as good as its anchorage. It doesn't just matter how well trained personnel are, how good the equipment is, or whether or not the  employee tied off correctly. If the anchor point fails nothing in the system will work.

STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
All anchor points for personal fall arrest and positioning systems must meet minimum structural requirements. There are different requirements depending on the approach the company takes in selecting anchor points. The following are the minimum structural requirements for anchor points:
1. All anchorages must be capable of support­ing without failure an impact load of 5,000 lbs.
2. The anchorage must be able support two (2) times the maximum intended impact load. A qualified person must determine this.
3. For positioning systems all anchor points must be able to support 3,000 lbs. without  failure.

ENGINEERED ANCHOR POINTS
To determine the two times intended impact load for anchorages an engineer or qualified person determines the impact load of a fallen employee, and ensures the anchor will support twice this load. For example, if the engineer determines that the maximum impact load that the fall will create is 1,400 pounds, and then the anchor point must be capable of supporting 2,800 pounds. This is a safety factor of two (2), which OSHA finds acceptable.

ARE YOU USING FACTORY SUPPLIED FASTENERS ????
Yes, in most cases you do need to make sure what you are anchoring to with a Personal Fall Arrest System or PFAS can withstand a 5,000 lbs. static load. What I find that most contractors do not think about is whether or not their employees are using factory approved fasteners.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), issued a mandate to stop producing CCA­-treated lumber for residential construction. CCA stands for Chromated Copper Arsenate, which is a wood preservative that contains Arsenic, which is a known carcinogen (cancer causing). As a result, lumber manufacturers are providing "new" wood treatments.

This change is a great improvement in ensuring the health of our families, but the "new" chemical treatments for lumber are a cause for concern when it comes to the use of fasteners with anchor points. The drawbacks to these environmentally safer wood treatments is that they are more corrosive to unprotected metal fasteners, in fact five times more corrosive to common steel according to the American Wood Preservers' Association. This includes steel fasteners.
Electrogalvanized nails are not suitable for use with the "new" formulations due to the higher corrosion. Industry experts now recommend hot-dipped galvanized nails, stainless steel products or polymer-coated fasteners. This is why it is extremely important to use factory approved fasteners only.

Guardian uses only hot-dipped galvanized fasteners or stainless steel fasteners.

• Fits 3-1/2" - 14" beams
• Weather resistant
• Reusable
• Ratcheting end piece
• Lightweight
• Slides easily in both directions
• Welding spatter does not stick to aluminum bar
• No tools needed for fast installation

• Fits 4.5" - 12" beam widths
• Fits up to 1" thick flange
• For use on top or bottom flange of an I or H beam
• Will accommodate a retractable when used overhead on the bottom of a beam
• Lightweight
• Slides easily in both directions

• Fits 8" - 18" beam widths
• Fits up to 2" thick flange
• For use on top flange of I or H beam
• Lightweight
• Slides easily in both directions

• Fits 12" - 24" beam widths
• Fits up to 2.5" thick flange
• For use on top flange of an I or H beam
• Lightweight
• Slides easily in both directions

• For use on top or bottom flange of an I or H beam
• Will accommodate a retractable when used overhead on the bottom flange

• Stationary attachment point for an I or H beam
• Lightweight
• Attaches to vertical, angled or horizontal columns
• Attaches by hand tightening with no tools required
• Can accommodate a retractable
• Will accommodate vertical and horizontal cable lifelines

With the DynaFlex System the energy of a fall is absorbed in the stem and minimizes the transfer of forces to the roof deck. Once loaded, the system is easily replaced by simply unscrewing.

No matter the application, the DynaFlex system will meet your needs. With the screw top design, multiple options for tie-offs can be created.

With on site engineering, technical drawings and installation instructions, the third party tested anchor point system provides installers, dealers and users with the confidence that they are putting their trust in one of the world’s best anchor point systems.

Guardian Fall Protection and XSPlatforms™ introduces one of the most versatile anchor point systems in the world. The new Premium DynaFlex Anchor Point is the ideal solution for single anchor point tie-off for roof top applications comprised of wood, metal or concrete surfaces. In addition, the DynaFlex system performs exceptionally on membrane roofs where the need for minimum penetration is required. With the DynaFlex system, there is no need to cut large sections of roofing material away to properly secure the anchor, thus saving you time and more importantly, money!

• Universal base plate
• Durable galvanized finish
• Fasteners provided for wood & steel
• For use on wood, steel or concrete
• Post extends past roofing substrate to keep attachment point high enough that it is still accessible after the roof is complete
• Round post works with most off the shelf flashing kits
• Great for use with retractable or horizontal lifeline systems
• CB-18 is for concrete application only
• Custom design and fabrication available
• Available in stainless steel

CB-1-B

• Permanent or temporary anchor point
• Fasteners provided for wood & steel
• For use on wood, steel or concrete
• Can facilitate a horizontal lifeline system
• Anchor must be flashed in permanent applications
• Powder coated for corrosion protection
• Available in stainless steel
• Available with a backer plate for use on a beam or structure capable of withstanding 5,000 lbs.

• Weld on steel application
• Temporary anchor point
• Permanent application permissible if user applies appropriate finish
• Forged steel D-ring

• Mounts on top of the CB-12 or 18
• Easy installation
• Swivels 360º
• Removable and reusable bolt on application
• Cost effective accessory to the CB
• Great for first worker up system
• Does not include CB or Retractable

• For permanent use on wood rooftops
• Meets standards for fall arrest
• Permanent application
• Discreet design
• Stainless steel and galvanized
• Provides attachment location on each side
• Easy installation
• Fasteners provided

• Fits any pitch
• Convenient and disposable
• Easy to install by nailing into the truss
• Fasteners provided
• Meets all applicable standards for fall arrest
• Sold in cartons of 8 or 25
• Just hammer over the attachment point when the job is done and reinstall roofing substrate over destroyed anchor point

• Meets standards for fall arrest
• Durable zinc chromate finish
• Reusable
• Cost effective
• Can be installed with screws or duplex nails depending on roof pitch
• For temporary use on wood rooftops
• Fasteners provided
• Fits up to 12/12 roof pitch

• For temporary use on wood rooftops
• Fits any roof pitch
• Meets standards for fall arrest
• Stainless steel is durable and reusable
• Easy installation
• Fasteners provided

• Fits any pitch
• Permanent or disposable
• Weather resistant
• Easy to install by bending Trus-T over the truss and nailing into the sides. No through bolting to fuss with
• Fasteners provided
• For use on dimensional lumber from 2" x 4" through 2" x 12"
• Meets all applicable standards for fall arrest
• Great for installation onto truss before it is raised
• Works perfect for first man up applications

• Fits any pitch
• Disposable
• Easy to install by nailing or screwing into the truss
• Only screw fasteners are included
• Meets all applicable standards for fall arrest
• Durable galvanized steel

• Mounts to any beam or girder with top flange over 4" and up to 3-3/8" thick
• Use anchor as personal post or in conjunction with a horizontal lifeline system
• 42" post sits at an angle to allow free movement
• Posts may be placed 10 to 60 feet apart
• System allows up to 2 workers in each section
• Pass through top available to convert any beamguard to an intermediate post

• Designed for use with heavy-duty shock absorbing lanyards
• Lightweight and portable
• Durable / weatherproof zinc
• Glides easily along most US 30-175# crane/train rails
• Installs instantly without tools
• Patented product

• Permanent anchor point for wood; 3/4" CDX plywood or better, metal; 20 gauge or thicker, or concrete
• Powder coated for a durable weather proof finish
• Wood/metal fasteners provided

Perfect for use with our cable horizontal lifeline system

• Mounts on top of a Skyhook
• Includes 2 retractable cradles which rotate 360º
• Accommodates most retractables up to 65 ft
• Allows for 2 workers in fall restraint
• Does not include rectractables or Skyhook
• Fasteners included
• Perfect for use while loading tile roofs

• Designed for use with retractable lifelines
• Reusable temporary anchor point
• Pinch mounts to standing seams without damaging roof
• Legs adjust 24" to 36" to fit seam spacing
• Fits most retractable lifelines up to 50 ft
• Allows retractable to rotate 360º

• Designed for use with rectractable lifelines
• 10" x 12" base plate with 7-1/2" post
• Reusable temporary anchor point
• Mounts to flat wood or metal roofs
• Allows retractable to rotate 360º
• Fits most retractable lifelines up to 50 ft
• Wood/Metal fasteners provided

Designed to protect the anchor point while not in use. By removing the cover plate the anchor point is easily accessible.

The Ace Concrete Anchor Point comes complete and is easily installed by nailing to framework.

The Ace Concrete Anchor Point can be installed for use with lanyards, vertical lifelines and retractables. Not designed for Horizontal Lifeline use.

The Ace Concrete Anchor is ideal for poured in place concrete. The Ace Concrete Anchor can be specked into architectural drawings prior to the start of a building. This inexpensive, single anchor point attachment is ideal for use by building trades during the construction phase as well as being utilized by facility maintenance crews down the road.

FEATURES
• Meets or exceeds all physical ANSI/OSHA standards
• Inexpensive
• Easy to install
• Durable
• Requires 3000psi concrete

The Ace Concrete Anchor Point

• Designed for use in cured concrete with a compression strength of at least 3000 psi
• Reusable
• Installation is easy, just compress spring and insert cable shaft into hole.
• Great for anchoring scaffolding
• For use on vertical or overhead applications
• Stainless steel

Swivel Adapters

• Easily attaches to any swivel top such as Standing Seam Roof Clamp or CB Swivel Top
• Durable steel attachments that hold up to jobsite abuse
• Easily removed for use with smaller retractables
• Powder coated for long lasting durability
• Engineered specifically to fit a Guardian Edge Retractable

Single and Double D Concrete Anchors

• Reusable 5,000 lb. concrete anchor point
• Can incorporate a horizontal lifeline system
• Easy to install
• Custom lengths available
• May be used with retractable lifelines
• One or two person tie off point
• For use with one or two D-rings

• Reusable 5,000 lb. anchor point
• Can incorporate a horizontal lifeline system
• Easy to install
• May be used with rectractable lifelines

Guardian offers the most extensive line of concrete anchor straps available in the market today. Guardian Fall Protection can custom design and fabricate concrete strap anchors to meet your needs.
A versatile product, concrete anchor straps are gaining in popularity as an inexpensive anchor solution. As a disposable anchor point, our straps can be used in other applications such as wood framing members, rebar, pipe racking, etc... As always, make sure that your anchor strap is attached to a structure capable of supporting 5,000Ibs.

Halo Anchor

FEATURES

• Removable and reusable 1/4" thick steel roof anchor
• Complete with zinc plated forged alloy steel O-ring
• Nail (twelve 16d penny) or bolt (six 1/4" X 2-1/2" or longer lag screws) into the sheathing and joist, rafter, etc. (roof member)
• Designed to be removable, it may be used again after an inspection
• 5,000 lbs. minimum breaking strength
• Anchor is supplied with all necessary fasteners
• Used as fall arrest or fall restraint
• Part of our Residential Horizontal Lifeline system

WA-Anchor

FEATURES

• These anchors can be left in place or removed from service after construction is complete
• Attaches by drilling through the top chord and securing to the wall plate using four 16d sinkers
• Provides safe vertical anchorage access when performing siding, external wall constructions, such as window installation and painting
• Cost effective and versatile
• Attaches to 2 X 4 and 2 X 6 top plates
• The anchor is supplied with all necessary fasteners
• Used as fall arrest or fall restraint

Truss Boss Anchor

FEATURES

• Comes with weather proof cap and fasteners
• Installs in less than a minute
• Extremely cost effective
• Attach Truss Boss Anchor to truss while on the ground
• Waterproof flashing for both composite and tile roof
• Non-corrosive anchor

T-T Boss Anchor

FEATURES

• Comes with environmentally safe Aluminum flashing with vulcanized EPDM
• Cap is made of Luran-S which is highly durable unlike the competition. Our cap is designed not to blow off
• No fasteners penetrate the top sheathing
• Anchor can be put on the truss while the truss is on the ground, making it more readily accessible than other anchors on the market
• Hassle-free flashing design making it extremely easy to install
• Unique design absorbs energy in a fall registering impact forces below 9001bs.
• The anchor is supplied with all the necessary fasteners
• Used as fall arrest or fall restraint
• Ideal for tile roofs
• Cap comes in 3 colors: terracotta, black and gray

Global Anchor

FEATURES

• Universal anchor that gives you the choice of installing the anchor at the peak of the roof (up to a 12/12 pitch) or in the field using our hex head screws or duplex nails
• You can install through sheathing into the top chord, through sheathing only, or through existing roofing/ sheathing
• The anchor is supplied with all the necessary fasteners
• Used as fall arrest or fall restraint