1. Anchors

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

3. Bomb Proof Anchors

4. Anchors are the Foundation of the System

6. So… KEEP ANCHOR ANGLES UNDER 90 o

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

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

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

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

14. 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

15. Single Loop

16. Lark’s Foot

17. 3 – Bight

18. Multi – Loop

19. 4:1 Tensionless Wrap

21. Self – Equalizing Anchors

29. Load Equalizing

31. Load Sharing Anchors

33. Change of Directions

35. Loss of an Anchor

37. Be aware of Three Directional Pulls on Carabineers

38. Anchor Plates