Description
FallTech 78012WCSWE is a roof anchor: with welded-eye; 12-18 in by part number; galvanized carbon steel. FallTech files it in its Roofing Anchorage line. FallTech describes it: "Built for permanent installation on wood, concrete, and steel structures, this post anchor provides an elevated fixed connection point for dependable fall arrest anchorage." Published figures: static strength 5,000 lb minimum; ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-310 lb. Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.18-2017, OSHA 1926.502. Sold by the piece. Part numbers 78012WCSWE, 78218WCSWE. Part of the FallTech Roofing Anchorage line. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 78012WCSWE specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 78012WCSWE, 78218WCSWE |
| FallTech line | Roofing Anchorage |
| Product type | Roof Anchors |
| FallTech title | Post Anchor with Welded-eye for Wood, Concrete and Steel |
| FallTech product type | Post anchor for wood, concrete and steel |
| FallTech descriptor | With welded-eye |
| Length | 12-18 in by part number |
| Material | Galvanized carbon steel |
| Static Strength | 5,000 lb min. |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Post Anchor | Galvanized carbon steel |
| FallTech versions by part number | 78012WCSWE 12"; 78218WCSWE 18" |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/78012wcswe/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, carton quantity, UPC).
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by FallTech |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.18, safety requirements for anchorage connectors for active fall protection systems, 2017 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity A0719053 (7.1.19)). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity A0719053 (7.1.19)). |
| User capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it (the ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502). |
| Static strength | 5,000 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it (the OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) anchorage figure is 5,000 lb per attached worker, or a system designed with a safety factor of two). |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/78012wcswe/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech declarations of conformity linked under Documents. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability, structure strength and installation for the job.
Documents
- Instruction Manual: FallTech instruction manual MANC33 Rev B 020320 (PDF, 17 pages)
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity A0719053 DOC (PDF, 9 pages)
- Brochure: FallTech brochure Post Anchors Brochure 022020 (PDF, 4 pages)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Protection Anchors and Anchorages Guide
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Protection for Roofers: Gear and Practices
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): What is an Anchorage Point in Fall Protection?
Source: FallTech product page document links, fetched Nov 8 2026. Each link opens the FallTech PDF or page; FallTech's guidance is cited by title, not restated.
Features
- Features fixed-position welded-eye connection for user's preferred fall arrest components
- Welded galvanized steel post and plate construction.
- 16" x 16" x 1/2" base plate provides durable permanent installation to wood, concrete and steel structures
- 12" post height to elevates user's connections above the walking/working surface
- Features 1-1/4" x 2" welded eye
- Requires user-supplied fasteners for installation
- Meets ANSI Z359.18-2017
Source: FallTech feature list for 78012WCSWE on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 78012WCSWE family
| Part number | Version | FallTech description | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78012WCSWE | 12" | With welded-eye | 12 in | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| 78218WCSWE | 18" | 18" | 18 in | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) (FallTech page 78012WCSWE) |
FallTech pairs it with
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 72706SB1 | 6' DuraTech Mini Class 1 Personal SRL-P with Steel Snap Hook, Includes Steel Dorsal Connecting Carabiner | its own page |
| 8240 | 4½' to 6' ElasTech Energy Absorbing Lanyard, Single-leg with Steel Snap Hooks | its own page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/78012wcswe/, fetched Nov 8 2026; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 78012WCSWE questions
How much weight can the FallTech 78012WCSWE roof anchor hold? 5,000 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. OSHA 1926.502(d)(15) asks for anchorages able to hold 5,000 lb per attached worker, or a complete system designed with a safety factor of at least two under a qualified person; the structure the anchor fastens to must hold it as well.
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 78012WCSWE roof anchor? ANSI/ASSP Z359.18, safety requirements for anchorage connectors for active fall protection systems, 2017 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction). Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
What is the user capacity of the FallTech 78012WCSWE? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it. The ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502 for a worker with tools.
How is the FallTech 78012WCSWE sold? By the piece.
Guides: anchor points and the 5,000 lb rule · roof anchors by roof type · OSHA roof rules · anchor types · the 25 percent roofing rule · Cal/OSHA residential fall protection height · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 78012WCSWE. Documents: Instruction Manual, Declaration of Conformity (ANSI), Brochure.
