The following faqs are the questions and answers provided during our july 2014 webinar on safety anchors all responses are provided by carl sachs who while involved in drafting as nzs5532 is not a legal practitioner and his answers are general in nature.
Roof anchor points legislation.
Anchor devices also referred to as roof safety anchor points are a compliant means to access the fall edge of a work area.
In order to comply with safety legislation it is important that when an individual is working at heights specific control measures are used.
Essential height safety s anchor safe checklist will help you ensure your equipment to remains safe and compliant.
In most cases a client will probably need to approve of the installation of a fixed anchor point before someone drills a hole into the wall.
If a fixed anchor point is used to access a sloping roofs it should always be installed near the center of the roof.
Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available.
Roof anchors can be as simple as a d ring connection or as complex as a complete lifeline system.
Only certified roof anchor point installers should be used for the certification of roof anchor points.
Why install roof anchor points.
A survival guide to the roof anchor safety alert australian standard as nzs 5532.
The absolute minimum is to install sufficient anchor points to provide fall arrest.
Most roofs in nsw are non compliant to current whs legislation.
Although the frequency of inspection is addressed by state legislation it can be confusing.
Upon completion of the inspection process a certificate of compliance valid for 12 months will be issued.
There are many different fixed anchor points in the market today which are suitable for different types of surfaces such as concrete bricks or steel.
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.
Australian standards and legislation require the periodic inspection of all roof anchor points a minimum of every 12 months.
Whs regulations require roof anchor points in nsw to be annually certified to ensure they are in good working order.
Is a roof a safe work environment.
Anchor points and static lines for working at heights need to be inspected at regular intervals.
Providing anchorage points for a fall arrest system where required for use during installation subsequent work on the roof and maintenance see 5 5 fall arrest systems e.
There are differences from state to state and the legislation sometimes seems contradictory.
Roof anchor points may not be as exciting as a day out on the boat but they can be the one piece of equipment that ensures that you can get home to family safety at the end of a work day.
The law clearly states we need to provide all workers with a safe work environment.
