Standards and regulations
The use and positioning of anchor points and other anchorage devices is subject to various regulations and standards (e.g. to be found in the DGUV or within DIN EN 795). The regulations alone mean that anchorage devices cannot be placed anywhere on the flat roof. For example, there are minimum distances to the fall edge that must be observed. If fall protection is prescribed, the question arises as to how it should be designed in individual cases. Anchor points are a common means of complying with the regulations and standards for fall protection on flat roofs.
Special requirements increase the planning effort
However, planning for anchor points becomes necessary when special requirements for fall protection are added to the existing regulations. Securing an entire roof area with as little effort as possible requires consistent planning of the anchorage devices used (lifeline systems, guardrails, anchorage points, etc.). Particularly when using anchor points) for fall protection on more complex roofs, good planning is essential so that the anchor points can be optimally positioned.
Optimal positioning maximizes the secured area and minimizes the number of anchor points on the roof. Accordingly, the distances between the anchor points are also of the utmost importance for planning and one of the central issues.
Important to note: Collective protection measures always have priority over individual protection measures.
Anchor point or cable system - how to implement securing?
There are often even bigger question marks behind basic issues.
The question often arises as to whether it is better to use lifeline systems such as our PRIMO BR6, for example, or whether a system of individual anchor points should be used to secure the fall edge and prevent people from falling or to catch them in the event of a fall.
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It is precisely these kinds of questions that are important when planning anchor points and need to be clarified in order to optimally protect roof workers from falling.
Statements such as “An anchor point is easier to install than a cable system” may be generally correct, but a precise statement always depends on the respective roof and the corresponding conditions. This is why detailed advice and subsequent planning are so important.
