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People who work on roofs, buildings, bridges, and other high places need to be protected in case they slip and fall. Many people are hurt and killed every year when they are working high above the ground and something happens to make them drop to the ground. Using fall arrest anchor can help protect you, your fellow workers, and employees from becoming a victim if they slip and head down towards the floor level. There are a number of different products to choose from, beginning with roof anchors, ladder safety systems, portable barrier and safety netting systems, horizontal lifeline devices and full body harnesses.

Roof anchors are devices that can be affixed to the roof that a worker can attach a life line to in case they start to slip. The life line can stop their descent when the rope tightens and cannot go any further. Some types can be permanently attached to the roof top edge, or you can get reusable ones that are removed after you are done.

Ladder Safety Systems are devices that have a cable running up and down the ladder. The worker wears a harness that has a locking mechanism attached to the harness and the cable. If they fall, the locking mechanism engages and stops the worker after a few inches. These are made for virtually all ladder heights.

For those working on flat roof tops, there are portable barrier systems that are installed along the edges of the rooftop. When someone is working close to the side, and they happen to step too close to the edge, this barrier will stop them from falling much like a fence would stop someone from getting to the other side in a backyard.

There are those who work high on beams, or on bridges, where if they were to slip, thy would drop straight down to the ground. The installation of safety nets is designed to catch them much like a trapeze net would catch an acrobatic performer in the circus. While these are good, they should be used with other safety equipment meant to stop the fall at the beginning.

Horizontal lifeline devices are similar to the ladder safety system in that a harness is worn and a line is attached to a cable. The difference is that the cable is stretched horizontally across a specific stretch of a work zone space and there is not a locking mechanism to stop the fall. Here the safety line is of a very limited length and that is what will stop a worker from continuing their descent.

Fully body harnesses are wrapped around the shoulders, waist, chest, and under the legs and inner thighs to give total harness protection. These are attached to climbing ropes where a worker can swing freely from spot to spot, and where setting a ladder or scaffold is too time consuming to get a quick task completed.

There are many different types of fall arrest anchors for many different kinds of applications. They should always be a part of window washing equipment, roofing, and construction supplies.

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Fall arrest anchors provide benefits to both employers and employees. The purpose is to save lives and prevent serious injuries. In many cases, there are also legal requirements for certain safety equipment installed to protect employees. It is important to be sure that the equipment is installed and in good working order to receive the full benefits. Cost savings are realized through appropriate safety precautions.

There are many regulatory bodies that require roof anchors to be in place for high wire work. The regulations are not always specific in the actual design for the safety equipment. However, they are almost always specific in the ability of the equipment. OSHA has set requirements regarding the foot pound strength for any safety device that is used to catch an employee that has stumbled from a high location.

Death is the result of not having the equipment in place. The simple facts are that a fall from a high location will result in death nearly every time. When attached to roof anchors, window washing equipment and workers are prevented from the full descent. Instead, they are caught and held in place until help can arrive.

Injuries are minimized when using the proper equipment. The design of the system is to allow an employee to actually fall without the sudden stop. The cord and arrest tightens and slows the descent. The worker not only is prevented from falling to his or her death, but also has reduced chance for injury due to the absorption of the shock.

Saving money by passing on safety is more expensive in the end. In most building codes, roof anchors are required for certain structures. If it is not installed, the liability increases. Other losses include workman’s compensation claim, lost productivity, and other benefits that have to be paid to an injured or deceased employee’s family.

The designs vary based on the need and circumstances. Most are permanently attached to the buildings roof structure. There are other types that are more temporary in nature. The flat portable style is heavy and has a rubber friction footing that prevents it from moving as long as it is placed on the appropriate slope. The rig style is able to be rolled into position, the wheels retracted, and up to two employees connected via safety harness. This provides convenience in situations where permanent attachment may not be available.

Most systems need to support more than one worker at a time. There are many times when a team of workers may be in the same area. The system needs to be able to provide the required support for each one. In other cases, additional equipment may be used that needs to have similar support.

Roof Anchors provide the safety that employees need to perform extremely dangerous work. In order for everyone to enjoy the benefits they can provide, they have to be in place prior to the work being done. The cost of doing nothing can be one of the most expensive decisions an employer can make.

With over thirty years of experience in seven countries you can trust the experts in Window Washing Equipment.