TECHNICAL GUIDE & PRODUCT USER MANUAL
ANCHORS Application: Safety anchor points are a vital part of a fall protection system. Fall protection anchor points are usually installed on the roof and are used to connect lanyards, lifelines and other forms of tie-off which prevent a worker from falling. The Element Anchor is a most important one as it provides the strength to the FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM. The structural requirements come from AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 and AS/NZS 532:2013
TYPE OF PROTECTION
ONE PERSON TWO PERSONS
Limited Freefall (including rope access anchorages)
12kN
18kN
Free Fall Arrest
15kN
21kN
Both load and direction of load should be considered when evaluating structural members. Not all structures are suitable – obtain engineering certification where work task is to be carried out on a regular basis. In order to facilitate minimum fall distances anchor point should be located above harness attachment point within reach. A maximum freefall of 2meters is defined by As/NZS1891.4 2009 – should you connect in such a manner that your freefall is in excess of this shock absorber deployment and fall arrest forces will increase. The foot clearances identified on page 21 will be exceeded increasing the risk of injury. ATTACHMENT HARDWARE The B-Safe attachment hardware (snaphooks and karabiners) are self-closing and self-locking. In order to reduce the probability of involuntary opening or release they require at least two deliberate consecutive actions to be opened. Positioning of these devices can be critical in avoiding accidental opening or “Forced roll out”. Please review the images below to ensure correct loading and positioning of Attachment Hardware. Fall Prevention & Rescue Equipment Attachment Hardware The B-Safe Attachment Hardware (Snaphooks and Karabiners) are self-closing and self-locking. In order to reduce the probability of involuntary opening or release they require at least two deliberate consecutive actions to be opened. Positioning of these devices can be critical in avoiding accidental opening or “Dynamic roll out”. Please review the images below to ensure correct loading and po itioning of Attachme t Hardware
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