When you're creating a fall protection system to assist you while you're working at height, it's paramount that you include an anchor & select a suitable anchor point. An anchor is a device that connects you to the surface you are working on, while an anchor point is a place on the wall, ceiling, or scaffold where you'll install your anchors to support you & your fall arrest system. 

Before you start any work at height, you should plot your anchor points and install anchors as necessary. Always check that existing anchors and anchor points are secure and appropriate for the task at hand. If in doubt, seek the help of a colleague or health and safety professional. 

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