Anchor Points
Liftsafe Fall Protection offers a range of anchor point systems to help you and your workers meet the needs of different industries and working environments. All of our anchor point systems are OSHA compliant and offer a cost-effective fall protection solution for your facility. LFP offers three categories of anchor point systems including: vacuum, portable and fixed anchor point systems.
Our process doesn’t stop at installation. Our team is here to offer repairs, inspections and pull testing on your anchor point system (done through our sister company, Liftsafe Engineering and Service Group) to ensure it remains safety compliant. All inspections and reports can be accessed through our Liftsafe Customer Portal.
Our process doesn’t stop at installation. Our team is here to offer repairs, inspections and pull testing on your anchor point system (done through our sister company, Liftsafe Engineering and Service Group) to ensure it remains safety compliant. All inspections and reports can be accessed through our Liftsafe Customer Portal.
Anchor Point Products
Vacuum Single Point Anchors
- Ideal for aircraft maintenance
- Versatile
- Cost-effective
- Can be used alone or paired to create a temporary horizontal lifeline
Fixed
- Permanent anchors designed according to a specific load and design parameters.
- They are permanently installed for fall protection. (e.g., roof anchors on high-rise buildings).
Anchor Point Services
To ensure your anchor points are up to date with current safety regulations, our licensed team of engineers are here to conduct inspections and maintenance annually. Our inspection services include, but are not limited to:
- A review of the design drawings to ensure compliance with current regulations standards and engineering standards.
- An inspection of the system to ensure compliance with the engineered drawings.
- An inspection of all exposed, visible and accessible components of the system for signs of deformity.
Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/86-304, Sections 12.01 to 12.09
12.07 (1) Subject to subsection (2), an employer must provide or put in place a fall-protection system if work is to be performed
12.07 (1) Subject to subsection (2), an employer must provide or put in place a fall-protection system if work is to be performed
- (a) from a structure or on a vehicle at a height of 3 m or more;
- (b) from a ladder at a height of 3 m or more if, because of the nature of the work, the person performing it is unable to use at least one hand to hold onto the ladder; or
- (c) at a height of less than 3 m if the surface onto which the person might fall would present a greater risk of injury than a solid, flat surface.
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Regulations
Resources
Features & Specifications
Regulations
National Standards of Canada
- CAN/CSA-Z91-02 (Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations).
- CAN/CSA- Z259.13-04 (Flexible Horizontal Lifeline Systems).
- CAN/CSA-Z271-98 (Safety Code for Suspended Elevating Platforms).
- CAN/CSA-Z259.10-M90 (Full Body Harness).
- CAN/CSA-Z259.1-95 (Safety Belts and Lanyards).
Resources
Features & Specifications
Dependent on engineering review
TYPES OF FALL PROTECTION
Hazard Elimination
Changing the work process so the hazard no longer exists (e.g., building a roof on the ground and hoisting it into place)
Guardrails, Protective Covers, and Warning Barriers
Prevents a fall from unprotected edges or openings at heights.
Travel Restraint System
Allows a worker to reach the edge of a fall hazard but not fall over it.
Fall Restricting System
Designed to limit a fall distance to 0.6 m (2 ft).
Fall Arrest System
Designed to stop the fall of a worker before they hit the ground or objects below.
Safety Net
Designed to catch a falling worker before they hit the ground or objects below.
Passive Vs Active Fall Protection
When a hazard assessment is completed, and a need for fall protection is established, there are two general types of systems that can solve the need and keep the workers safe, passive or active fall protection.
Passive Fall Protection
A “passive” fall protection system refers to a system that is non-dynamic, stationary, and does not move or adapt or change when in or out of use. They do not require the use of Personal Protective Equipment or active participation from the worker. Typical passive solutions include Guardrails or Netting Systems. This is the preferred choice for its ease of use without the need for additional training and PPE.
Active Fall Protection
An “active” Fall Protection System requires the use of special equipment and participation by the worker. There are two types of Active Fall Protection Systems, fall restraint and fall arrest systems. These systems share the common feature of securing the worker wearing a full-body harness to an anchorage point with some type of connecting system, depending on the application. Active Fall Protection Systems include Fall Arrest Anchors, Roof Anchors, and Safety Harness’.
Fall Protection Guide
Check to see what federal & provincial regulations for working at heights and fall protection are and which RoofGuard systems help you comply.
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