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Employers are legally obligated to provide suitable anchors for workers using personal fall protection equipment. Regulations specify anchor strength requirements, varying by jurisdiction. Always consult the relevant legislation for complete and up-to-date information. [1]

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Fall Protection # Fall Protection - Legislation for Anchor Strength On this page What does legislation state regarding anchor strength? ## What does legislation state regarding anchor strength? Employers are required by law to provide an appropriate anchor to support workers when using personal fall protection equipment. Below is a table for guidance purposes that lists the requirements of the anchor strengths that are used for fall protection by jurisdiction. NOTE that other requirements may be listed in different sections, regulations, or Acts that are not listed in this table. For more details, consult the legislation directly. Always consult the legislation that applies in your situation, and with your jurisdiction for complete information. Fall Protection - Legislation for Anchor Strength CCOHS

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