an anchoring system includes an anchor member to anchor the lifeline and at least one extending unit to extend the anchor member out to a working position beyond and above an edge to provide for an overhead anchoring point . the anchoring system preferably further includes a support to which the extending unit is attached . the support immobilizes the overhead anchoring system so that the anchor member remains at the working position . a method of anchoring a fall protection lifeline for use by a worker working at or beyond an edge includes the steps : elevating an anchor member to position the lifeline above the head of a worker and supporting the anchor member at the working position . the method can also include the step of extending the anchor member to a working position horizontally beyond and above the edge .