Anchor point testing services for annual certification

31/07/2011

Anchor points, no matter what type, need to be inspected on an annual basis in order to remain certified under Australian standards requirements.

Personnel should not use anchor points where there is no evidence of testing, inspection & certification taking place within the previous 12 month period. Anchors should be tagged and all relevant information should be clearly visible to the operator. There should be a certification document or statement of compliance, dated within the previous 12 month period and located at the entry point to the roof area. An induction and operator manual should be available to use in the planning of undertaking works via an anchor point system.

Personnel, whether employees or contractors, should seek this information and any other relevant information relating to the use of any height safety and roof access system before they conduct a JSA and go through risk assessment and safe work method statement development.

Anchor point testing saves lives and are governed by strict requirements. Make sure your anchor points are tested and certified before allowing a contractor or personnel to use them.

Personnel are also required to have completed training in safe work at heights and have achieved a practical and theoretical level of competency in the use of ancillary equipment and height safety systems.

roof anchors

07/08/2010

roof anchors installed in sydney by competent height safety equipment operators, installers & inspectors. certify anchor points annually with our certification and testing services.