FallTech 78012CSWE 12-Inch Post Anchor with Welded Eye
The FallTech 78012CSWE is a 12-inch post anchor with a welded eye, mounted to concrete or steel to raise the tie-off point above the working surface. Elevating the anchor reduces free fall and helps keep the lifeline clear of the deck.
It is certified to ANSI Z359.18-2017, rated for 5,000 lb (22.2 kN), for one worker up to 310 lb (ANSI) or 425 lb (OSHA).
Who Needs This Product
This product is a post anchor, the anchorage component of a personal fall arrest system. Crews mount it to concrete or steel to raise the tie-off point above the deck, then connect an SRL or lanyard to the welded eye. The raised anchor reduces free fall. You still need a certified full-body harness and a compatible connecting device.
Features
Raised tie-off
The 12 in post lifts the anchor above the deck to reduce free fall.
Welded eye
A strong, fixed connection point for an SRL or lanyard.
Concrete or steel mount
Fastens to concrete or structural steel per the manual.
Keeps the line clear
Elevating the anchor helps keep the lifeline off the working surface.
Durable steel post
Built to stay installed for ongoing access.
ANSI Z359.18-2017
Certified anchorage rated for 5,000 lb (22.2 kN).
Mount to sound concrete or steel per the manual. Use the specified fasteners and torque in a substrate rated to support the post anchor, and confirm it is tight and plumb. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the Fall Protection Calculator below.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.18-2017
American National Standard for anchorage connectors. Rated 5,000 lb (22.2 kN).
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)
Anchorage strength for personal fall arrest.
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 | 12 in post anchor with welded eye |
|---|---|
| Height | 12 in |
| Substrate | Concrete or steel |
| Anchorage classification | ANSI Z359.18-2017 |
| Connection | Welded eye |
| Anchorage strength | 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 | ANSI Z359.18-2017; OSHA 1926.502 and 1910 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 78012CSWE Submittals and Documentation
78012CSWE Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, capacity, and inspection. 78012CSWE Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to ANSI Z359.18-2017 (FallTech test lab). 78012CSWE 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.
