FallTech 7444 Single-Use Wood Roof Ridge Anchor
The FallTech 7444 is a single-use wood roof ridge anchor, an economical nail-down anchor that installs at the roof ridge for a temporary tie-off point during construction. It stays with the roof and is not removed for reuse.
It meets OSHA fall protection requirements for one worker, and its low per-unit cost makes it practical to set anchors as needed on new roofs. Sold in multi-packs.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a single-use wood roof ridge anchor, the anchorage component of a personal fall arrest system for new roof construction. Roofers nail it at the ridge for a temporary tie-off point, then connect an SRL or lanyard. It is a low-cost, single-use anchor left in place. You still need a certified full-body harness and a compatible connecting device.
Features
Single-use economy
Low per-unit cost so you can set anchors freely on new roofs.
Ridge install
Nails down at the roof ridge for a central tie-off point.
Wood roof mount
Fastens to the ridge framing with the specified nails.
Fast to install
Quick temporary anchor for construction roofing.
Left in place
Not removed for reuse; stays with the completed roof.
OSHA compliant
Meets the OSHA anchorage requirement for one worker.
Nail to sound ridge framing, single use only. Drive all required nails into solid wood at the ridge per the manual. Do not reuse the anchor. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the Fall Protection Calculator below.
Compliance Standards
OSHA compliant
Meets OSHA fall protection anchorage requirements. Not ANSI-certified.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection anchorage requirements.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry personal fall protection requirements.
Rated 5,000 lb (22.2 kN)
Meets the OSHA anchorage strength requirement.
Typical Applications
How to Install
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the anchor body, connection point, and hardware for damage before each use.
- Prepare the structure. Confirm the mounting surface is sound and rated to support the anchor per the manual.
- Install and secure. Mount the anchor as specified and set all fasteners to the required torque.
- Connect. Attach your SRL or energy-absorbing lanyard to the connection point.
- Check clearance. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the calculator below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least annually. Remove the anchor from service for any of the conditions below.
- Anchor body and welds: cracks, bending, deformation, or corrosion.
- D-ring or connection point: deformation, sharp edges, cracks, or corrosion.
- Fasteners and hardware: damaged threads, loose or missing fasteners.
- Labels: illegible or missing markings.
Remove the anchor from service immediately after any fall-arrest event, and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | Single-use wood roof ridge anchor |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Nail-down at the roof ridge |
| Compliance | OSHA |
| Use | Single-use; left in place |
| Anchorage strength | Meets OSHA requirement (5,000 lb (22.2 kN)) |
| Capacity (ANSI) | One worker, 130 to 310 lb combined |
| Capacity (OSHA) | One worker, up to 425 lb combined |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 7444 Submittals and Documentation
7444 Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, capacity, and inspection. 7444 Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to OSHA requirements (FallTech test lab). 7444 Spec Sheet (PDF)One-page specifications summary.Related Anchors
- FallTech steel and beam anchors. See the full beam clamp and steel anchor line.
- FallTech fall protection equipment. Harnesses, SRLs, lanyards, and anchors.
Specifying Anchors for Your Crew?
The anchor, the connecting device, and the harness all have to match the structure and the fall clearance below. Confirm your application with us and we will help you choose the right anchor.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
