Poet Gertrude Stein wrote, “A rose is a rose is a rose,” which echoed Shakespeare’s lines from Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

All roof anchor systems have the same purpose: to support workers at height using personal fall protection equipment (e.g., body harness, lanyard).

Regulations for roof anchor strength can vary between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments; however, several authorities agree that roof anchor strength should be 3.5 kilonewtons (800 lbs.) for temporary anchorages and 22 kilonewtons (5,000 lbs.) for permanent fixtures.

So, temporary and permanent—all roof anchors are not the same—and there are discrete differences within these classifications. Nevertheless, there is complete agreement that roof anchor fall protection and professional training are critical to help ensure the safety of construction, maintenance, and other workers operating at heights.

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