Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows: 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15)(i): as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two. a. On or before October 18, 2021 at a worksite located at 42722 State Route 7, Clarington, Ohio 43155 where employees were removing existing roofing materials, two employees' personal fall arrest systems were connected to a horizontal lifeline where the anchor was not installed per the manufactures' instructions, was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, and which did not maintain a safety factor of at least two. The horizontal lifeline was connected to a Temper Anchor which was installed sideways, thereby exposing the employees to a 38 foot fall hazard. b. On or before October 18, 2021 at a worksite located at 42722 State Route 7, Clarington, Ohio 43155 where employees were removing existing roofing materials, two employees' personal fall arrest systems were connected to a horizontal lifeline where the anchor was not installed per the manufactures' instructions, was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, and which did not maintain a safety factor of at least two. The horizontal lifeline was connected to a cross arm strap which was installed around a roof vent, thereby exposing the employees to a 38 foot fall hazard.