What is a Roof Safety System? A Roof Safety System is a set of components and methods to prevent fall arrest and falls from the roof. One of the critical components of a roof safety system is the roof anchor. The roof anchor provides a point of the anchorage from a secure and robust section of the roof. It is connected to a lifeline that prevents workers from falling off a roof during different jobs. Roof anchor points are available in various forms: concrete anchors, metal decking anchors, parapet anchors, I-beam anchors, permanent roof anchors, temporary roof anchors, and specialty anchors. The purpose of a roof anchor point is to stop workers from falling to the ground and provide a safer fall. Roof anchor points are designed to absorb energy. This energy absorption functions as a cushion, dissipating the energy and making the fall a lot less jarring. Roof anchor points can be installed on different types of tiles, such as concrete and terracotta. You can also ...