If the anchor device is used as part of a fall arrest system the user must be equipped
with an energy absorber, which limits the maximum dynamic forces that act on the
user during an arrest to 6 kN maximum.
By combining individual elements of the named equipment, hazards can occur as the
safe function of one of the elements can be impaired. Therefore, always ensure that
the equipment parts put together to form a system are compatible with each other.
The components of the personal protective equipment against falls from a height must
be checked to ensure that they are in proper condition and that they comply with
these user instructions.
The attachment to the
hook/carabiner)) of the PFPE, according to its instructions for use.
The user must visually inspect the anchor device before each use to ensure its proper
functional and maintained condition.
The relevant national regulations and the health & safety regulations (in Germany the
accident prevention regulations of the trade associations responsible for industrial
safety) and any other relevant regulations must be complied with when using the
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system. For Germany these include, among other things:
TRBS 2121 "Technische Regeln für Betriebssicherheit -
Technical rules for health & safety at work - risk to people due to falling
DIN 4426
"Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an Arbeitsplätze + Verkehrswege" /
Safety requirements for workplaces and transport routes
DIN 363
"Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung – Persönliche Absturzschutzsysteme"
/ Personal fall protection equipment - personal fall protection systems
BGV C22
"Bauarbeiten" / Construction work
BGR 198/DGUV Regel 112-198
Absturz" / Use of personal protective equipment against falls from a height
BGI 5164 "Planungsgrundlagen von Anschlageinrichtungen auf Dächern"/Planning
principles for anchor devices on roofs
ASR A2.1
„Technische Regeln für Arbeitsstätten - Schutz vor Absturz..., Betreten von Gefahrenbereichen"
Ensure safe, stable position during use!
A plan must exist, which takes into account the rescue measures for all possible
emergency incidents that can occur.
Should any doubt occur regarding safe condition (e.g. severe corrosion,
or following a fall of a person secured on the
be withdrawn from further use and inspected by a competent person.
After a fall of a person secured to the
surface/substrate must be checked on site before re-installing a new anchor device.
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is made by means of a connector (spring
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the stability of the
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