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What is an Anchor Device?
Anchor devices, commonly called anchorage points, are one of the three components of a Personal Fall Protection System (read more about fall protection systems in the Fall Protection Guide). Anchor devices in accordance with European Standard EN 795 are certified for connection of Personal Fall Protection Equipment for one user. Certification of an anchor device according to EN 795 is performed by an independent test institute (e.g., SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden), which tests according to the requirements and methods specified in the EN standard, as well as on the structure (substrate) where the device is intended to be used. An EN 795 anchor device installed or used in accordance with the instructions ensures that the user’s fall protection system will perform as intended.
If the anchor device is, for example, an anchor sling (EN 795 Type B) to be used around a structure such as a steel beam, you must ensure that the strength of that structure is at least what is specified in the connector’s instructions for use. This is normally between 10 kN (1000 kg) and 15 kN (1500 kg).
The following EN 795 anchor devices exist:
- EN 795 Type A – Permanent anchor point – a fixed anchorage built into a structure.
- EN 795 Type B – Temporary anchor point – a moveable anchorage such as anchor slings or mobile anchors.
- EN 795 Type C – Horizontal flexible lifeline system – a permanent or temporary horizontal system with a flexible line (wire rope or kernmantle rope).
- EN 795 Type D – Horizontal rail lifeline system – a permanent horizontal system using a rigid rail.
- EN 795 Type E – Counterweight anchor – freestanding anchorage with a counterweight, allowed on surfaces up to 15° inclination.
CEN/TS 16415
With the additional certification CEN/TS 16415, an anchor device according to EN 795 can be approved for use by more than one person (the maximum number of users is stated in the instructions).
Note: Regardless of type, the supporting structure must always be strong enough to handle the loads specified in the manufacturer’s instructions. Compatibility between anchor device, structure, and connected equipment is essential for safety.