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ALTO Access Products |
Lakeside Industries Ltd
Ultima
®
Anchor Point
The Alto Ultima Anchor Point is an integrated part of an Alto
Ultima frame. It is designed for attaching personal protective
equipment for preventing and arresting falls from height of
a single operative from a tower comprised entirely of Alto
Ultima components.
The Alto Ultima Anchor Point is an EN795 certified type A
device used to anchor a safety harness, or restraint belt via a
lanyard, to prevent the user reaching a position where a fall
is possible (restraint). It is not intended for fall arrest unless
the lanyard is fitted with an energy absorber conforming to
EN355 connected to the anchor using EN362 connectors (hooks, karabiners etc.) and the operative is
wearing a compatible BS EN 361 safety harness and any other relevant PPE.
All testing of anchor points and fall arrest systems is based on a 100kg mass. Users of over 100kg in
weight should seek advice as to whether the equipment is suitable for their safe use. Users of over 100kg
should seek to limit lanyard length to the shortest possible length to minimise arrest forces to below 6kn.
Read the separate instruction manual before using the Alto Ultima Anchor Point. The use of the device
contrary to the manual poses a threat to life.
Ensure that all users have appropriate training and certification before use. Before use – visually inspect
the anchor point for the following points:
·
Ensure the system has not been modified/tampered with.
·
Check the legibility of the product markings
·
Visually inspect the anchor point and the frame that it forms part of for physical damage.
·
Check for signs that the anchor has been used in a fall arrest event. Typically this will be evidenced by
the anchor being bent or showing dents in the inner surface of the anchor.
·
Check all components for distortion/dents. Ensure that this does not affect the fitting of the steel
anchor plate.
·
Check all the steel anchor plate fastenings are tight.
·
Check for any general corrosion.
If there are any doubts arising from pre-use inspection, the device must not be used. Report the issues
to the equipment supplier.
As part of your risk assessment you
MUST
have in place a rescue plan to deal with any emergency, which
