Anchor Points

Roof anchor points are secure connection points that are used as part of Roof Safety Systems providing protection to users when working at heights and can be used for fall arrest or rope access situations. They are usually used in conjunction with other height safety equipment such as harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, and fall arrestors as part of edge protection. Depending on the application anchor points can be installed permanently or temporarily.

Fall Arrest Anchor Points are suited for fall arrest and limited free fall applications must be rated to a minimum of 15kN for 1 person.

Abseil / Roof Access Anchor Points The minimum load requirement for Absail or Limited free fall is 12kN for 1 person but where possible they should be rated 15kN as required for fall arrest. Single-point anchor points are suited to fall arrest and rope access/abseiling.

Permanent Anchor Points

Permanent anchor points are installed in locations that are accessed often and made from quality materials strong enough to endure continuous exposure to the elements. It is important that the anchor points are installed correctly and rated for the application.

The main permanent installation types for anchor points are:

• Surface mount (directly to the metal roof via rivets and screws)
• Purlin mount (directly into the purlin)
• Concrete glue in
• Friction
• Steel fix

Temporary Anchor Points

When there is no need for a permanently installed anchor point a temporary anchor point can be placed before use and removed after the work has been done, without any physical damage to the structure.

Aegis Sales & Service has a range of anchor devices that are AS/NZS 1891 compliant. 

    contact us for more information about sales and installation of our range of Anchor Devices.

All anchor points should be inspected every 12 months by a competent person and before each use by the user. They should not be used unless they are within current inspection dates.

Reference documents: Australian standards AS/NZS 1891.4 Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices Selection, use, and maintenance / AS4488 Industrial rope access systems / AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at height. Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code of practice Managing the risk of falls at workplaces. (in other states check with your regulatory department for their requirements)