Roof anchor point inspections are very important when it comes to working at heights. Anchor points are used together with other safety personal protection equipment such as lanyards or harnesses. Both temporary and permanent anchor points are available. They both need proper maintenance.
Maintaining your anchor points
The good news is that no maintenance is required for your anchor point systems as long as they have been configured correctly and installed professionally. It should be inspected after every 6 to 12 months by a qualified technician to ensure safety lines and anchorage points continue to work as intended. This is very important to ensure your safety and the safety of your employees. It also helps in maintaining compliance with roof safety systems safety regulations and standards.
Safety re-certification is needed after every twelve months for most premises. This is an obligation that can’t be overlooked because unsafe height safety systems can result in injuries or death.
The importance of safety re-certification
Roof safety re-certification is very important aside from legal obligation. It helps in the maintenance of height safety compliance. It is recommended to get your anchor point system checked after every year because of how important a good anchor point is to fall prevention.
Roof anchorages are typically designed to stop a person from hitting the ground in case they fall. Anchor points are among the most important parts of an entire roof safety system. Some regulations deal with anchor points. They state that safety certification should be completed by a competent person before using a system for the first time. Roof safety re-certification is then required to ensure the system is compliant and safe.
We had already said that your anchor points don’t need maintenance but anchor point inspections are very important. You should cover yourself and your employees by booking an inspection service every twelve months.
