Table of Contents
SafetyLink Anchor Handbook Extract
– LadderLinks - Version 11.18
Page 3 of 12
WARNINGS
READ CAREFUL
LY SOMEONE’S LIFE DEPENDS ON IT
The building or structure for the anchorages should be assessed by an engineer, unless it is clear to a competent
height safety installer that the anchorages system is structurally adequate.
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY, OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A COMPETENT HEIGHT
SAFETY INSTALLER
STANDARD EYEBOLTS MUST ONLY BE USED AS A FALL ARREST ANCHOR.
ABSEILING EYEBOLTS ARE TO BE USED FOR ROPE ACCESS (ABSEILING).
SURFACE MOUNTED ANCHORS MUST NOT BE USED FOR ROPE ACCESS (ABSEILING).
When installing anchor points all safety procedures must be complied with in accordance with the current safety
code/s of practice/s for working at heights.
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Recommended waterproofing for roof tiles:
Sika Flex Co-Polymer Sealant
.
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Recommended waterproofing for metal roof: S
ilicone Sealant
.
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All threads must be coated with Loctite prior to assembly. (IMPORTANT NOTE: Before applying Loctite 243
use Loctite 7471 primer to activate the surface according to manufacturer’s instructions).
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A personal energy absorber or a fall-arrest device with a personal energy absorber must be used to connect
to all SafetyLink Anchorages and (or) Strops.
MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
All items of equipment which are in regular use shall be subjected to periodic inspection and servicing.
These regular scheduled inspections and servicing must be carried out by a competent height safety installer.
FIXED LADDERLINK: LADDER SUPPORT BRACKET
ALL LADDERLINKS MUST BE INSPECTED EVERY 12 MONTHS, INSPECTIONS NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT BY A
COMPETENT HEIGHT SAFETY INSTALLER.
Procedures to be followed at inspection time:
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Visually inspect ladder support brackets for any signs of deterioration or the protective coating being
removed.
(Note: LadderLink is made from marine grade aluminium and therefore should not corrode).
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Ensure LadderLink is firmly secured to the structure as per SafetyLink Installation Handbook.
(refer to
Installing LadderLink in Handbook).
IN ADDITION TO SAFETYLINK PTY LTD EQUIPMENT, ALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSPECTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR MAINTENANCE ADVICE AND SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT SAFETYLINK
ON +61 249 641068 OR 1300 789545 FOR YOUR NEAREST SAFETYLINK INSPECTION SERVICE
CENTRE OR EMAIL: [email protected]
