Fall arrest anchor points must support a minimum of ? per attached worker and be independent of worker support.

• A. 2000 lbs
• B. 8000 lbs
• C. 5000 lbs
• D. 2500 lbs

Answer: (C)

Anchor points for fall arrest must be able to absorb the force generated when a fall is arrested, and they must do so independently of the worker’s own support. The standard sets a minimum of 5,000 pounds for each worker attached to the anchor, providing a buffer for the dynamic load of a fall and the weight of gear. This ensures the anchor won’t fail under peak arrest forces and that the system remains safe even if the worker’s weight or equipment varies. If more than one person is attached to the same anchor, the requirement applies per person, so the total load can rise with multiple users. The other values don’t meet the per-attached-worker minimum, so 5,000 pounds is the correct threshold.