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.
Roof anchor spacing.
On long low pitched roofs multiple roof anchors should be installed along the gable ends 6 feet from the edge to reduce swing fall hazards.
An anchor point should be able to hold a force of 10 kn for as long as 3 minutes.
Doorway and window opening clamp.
The roof material must be capable of supporting a minimum tensile load of 5 000 lbs.
For anchoring between interior building framing or a window opening.
The three methods to create an anchor point stated below all require the use of a throwing line for the installation of the anchor point.
This is the only situation in which this configuration is acceptable.
Roof anchors should be installed at 8 foot spacings along the roof ridge.
During roofing work if your roof is no more than 50 in width you may utilize a safety monitor without a warning line.
For workers on standing seam metal roofs.
The applicable standard prescribes.
Minimum tensile load a qualified person must confirm that the support structure maintains a safety factor.
If the material is not able to support 5 000 lbs.
Also a suitable safety hook should be used to attach the rope to the anchor point.
In general roof anchors should be installed on roofs or structures that are made of wood and sheathing.
For use around structural.
This anchor clamps onto parallel seams.
Maximum roof width for roofing work.
Hip roofs require a roof anchor on each hip face.
For activities near the framed wall top plate.
Both permanent and temporary roof anchor points are available.