Fall Arrest Roof Anchors Design

Experts in roof fall arrest.

Fall arrest roof anchors design.

The system provides an osha compliant fall arrest anchor for a single worker. Roof anchors are generally fixed to the roof purlins but can also be mounted directly on roof sheeting or chem set into concrete. For more information on our rooftop fall protection solutions contact our fall safety specialists. Freestanding rooftop anchors and be used for fall arrest or for fall restraint.

10 anchorages to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached shall be capable of supporting at least 5 000 pounds 22 2 kn per employee attached or shall be designed installed and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two under the supervision of a qualified person. The certified fall arrest system must be marked on the as built drawings with the pe seal. Workplace access safety can advise which type is the best for your building. Personal fall protection equipment for personal fall arrest systems a pfas is a system with components that work together to protect workers when they fall from elevated heights.

We set the standard for fall arrest capability quality and efficiency. Single point anchor fall protection design considerations non engineered single point anchors must be rated at 5 000 for one user or 10 000lbs for two users. Engineered systems must be designed for 2 times the applied load in the event of a fall by a qualified person. In the event of a fall the rubber coating around each base weight spreads the load of the fall over 20 square feet protecting both your worker and your rooftop.

Design consultation fall hazard analysis project engineering system installation testing certification. Whether reducing the capability requirement of an anchor point for use with a fall arrest system or increasing it due to a heavy worker or higher free falls it is vital that you don t guess at. As part of a fall restraint or arrest system the design of roof anchors needs to be carefully thought out. Pfas components include an anchorage connectors and a full body harness and may include a shock absorbing lanyard a retractable lifeline and or a deceleration.

Using roof anchors safely. Emergency contact information and rescue procedures shall be laminated and posted at all roof access points. As the industry leader fls is acknowledged as the only true turnkey provider of innovative fall arrest solutions. Ferro anchors has a wide range of custom designed fall arrest systems which allows us to provide optimal engineering solutions to meet your specific project requirements.