KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

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Defining an Anchor Point

An Anchor Point is one component of a personal fall arrest system, ensuring the user is connected whilst working safely at height.

Points to consider when attaching to an Anchor point

Always make sure that the Anchor point used is strong enough to hold a user when subjected to a fall. The minimum rating of the Single Anchor point should be 12kN. The user should always attach to the anchor which is located above or at shoulder level as a minimum. If the Anchorage point is below this, then the distance of the fall greatly increases putting the user at risk.

It is the max length of a fall which the person can suffer Length of the Lanyard

What is Fall Factor? =

Best (Factor 0)

Good (Factor 1)

Worst Case (Factor 2)

If a fall occurs and the anchor point is not located directly above the user, it may result in a Pendulum swing causing the user to hit an obstacle.

You could be injured if anchored on the side due to the pendulum effect.

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