Anchors

Objectives Procedures for the safe construction and use of single point and multi-point anchor systems.

Bomb Proof Anchors

Anchors are the Foundation of the System

So… KEEP ANCHOR ANGLES UNDER 90 o

Always Back Up Your Anchors Primary anchor Backup anchor –Separate strap if same anchor

Do Not Use Many Poor Anchors Trying to Make One Good One!

Some Good Anchor Choices Steel beam Bulk concrete Window cleaner bolts Stairwell support beams Elevator and machine housings

Some Poor Anchor Choices Insulated pipes Handrails Cast iron pipe Brickwork without bulk Guy wire eye bolts People (FDNY)

Using Vehicles as Anchors Set parking brake Chock the wheels Remove keys from ignition Transmission in park Anchor to structural components Turn siren, etc on if vehicle is turned on

Single Loop

Lark’s Foot

3 – Bight

Multi – Loop

4:1 Tensionless Wrap

Self – Equalizing Anchors

Load Equalizing

Load Sharing Anchors

Change of Directions

Loss of an Anchor

Be aware of Three Directional Pulls on Carabineers

Anchor Plates