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Fixed Anchor Points And How To Properly Install Them

Roof anchor points in Melbourne are your connection points to solid structures. Each employee’s personal fall arrest system should have a reliable point of attachment for lanyards, lifelines, or deceleration devices. Roof anchor points can be very useful in your work site. Most non-penetrating anchor points can be used on flat surfaces. Any surface with a slop will require active fall protection systems. In such situations, anchor extensions are not enough to extend. The best alternative in such cases is to use horizontal lifelines and rope grabs that are suspended between fixed roof anchor points. Fixed anchor points Regardless of whether you select portable or fixed anchors, OSHA regulations are the same. All anchor points are composed of two main components: A point of attachment and a base plate. These can differ in size and shape based on the material they need to be installed into such as wood or concrete. They need to be rated for the right application. These ratings ar...