Single anchor points: inspection and maintenance for safety on your flat roof
Does your flat roof have individual anchor points for fall protection? It is important that you have your anchorage devices inspected regularly. The DGUV stipulates that anchor points must be inspected annually. Fulfil your duty of care as an operator and have your anchor points inspected by NIS's trained staff. We know the regulations and what is important! We inspect your anchor points reliably and ensure that your flat roof is safe to walk on.
Procedure: This is important before inspecting anchor points.
In order to check your anchor points, we first start by assessing your roof. We usually carry out an on-site inspection for this purpose. Is your roof area inaccessible? No problem! In this case, the inventory is carried out using a drone flight. The aim of the inventory is to accurately document the number of anchor points. This makes the inspection easier afterwards. But what exactly is being inspected?
Defects in anchorage devices: What we look for during an inspection
Anchorage devices are exposed to wind and weather. When we inspect your anchorage points, we look for defects caused by corrosion, for example. If anchorage devices are rusty or porous, they must be replaced without fail. When inspecting fall protection systems, we also look for damage and wear. If an anchorage device has prevented a fall from a flat roof, it must be checked for defects before it can be used again. In order to identify and rectify defects as quickly as possible, the DGUV stipulates that anchor points must be inspected at least once a year. If you, as the operator, fail to comply with this requirement, you will be held responsible in the event of an accident.
Our services relating to anchor points
- Detailed inventory
- Creation of a safety concept
- Planning of individual anchor points
- Installation on your flat roof
- Annual inspection and maintenance for greater safety
As an operator, you bear a great deal of responsibility when inspecting your flat roof. It is essential that your fall protection system is fully functional in order to provide the highest level of safety. After all, every inspection should be accident-free. To ensure this, your anchorage devices must meet certain minimum requirements in accordance with DIN EN 795 before they are sold and may not be sold without building authority approval. However, even if the anchor points are manufactured under strict conditions, annual inspection and maintenance should never be neglected.
After all, they protect human lives. Whether single anchor points or mobile fall protection systems, they are used to attach personal protective equipment (PPE) or to tension rope systems with restraint or fall arrest systems.
This is the only way to prevent people from falling during roof work. Are you looking for competent, trained personnel who can reliably inspect your anchor points? We at NIS are here for you!