Always check all PPE and equipment before attaching to the fall protection or performing any work, to
ensure that all components are in working order and free from defects or damage. If any defects or
damage is noted, the equipment should not be used and
SAFEWAZE™
should be notified for
assessment and repairs.
B. Accessing the Single Point Anchor
Access to the anchor should be gained from a position of safety, removed from any fall hazards. If
necessary, the user should use other safety equipment, such as a lift or a guardrail system, to facilitate
safe access to the attachment area.
Anchor points for user attachment can vary from fabrication to fabrication, and the anchor point(s) for
your project will be indicated and demonstrated during the system training at the completion of the
installation. The typical attachment between a user and a single point anchor that is mounted overhead
is via a self-retracting lifeline (SRL). The SRL is attached to the d-ring using a karabiner. The typical
attachment between a user and a single point anchor that is located at the height of the user or lower is
via a lanyard (See Figure 3 below for an example using a d-ring), which should have a built-in shock
absorber for fall arrest applications, and may not have one for fall restraint applications. The lanyard is
attached to the anchor using the snap hook at the end of the lanyard that does not contain the shock
absorber (if applicable). If another type of attachment between the anchor and the user is used, contact
SAFEWAZE™
for instructions for attaching to the specific device.
For an overhead application, if the self-retracting lifeline (SRL) is not connected to the anchor, it will
need to be connected before the anchor can be used. Attaching the SRL to the anchor should be done
from a position of safety, removed from any fall hazards. To attach the SRL to the anchor, open the
gate of the karabiner on the top of the SRL housing and clip the karabiner onto the anchor. Allow the
gate to close onto the anchor, and check the connection to be sure it is secure and that accidental roll-
out cannot occur (see Figure 1 above).
FIGURE 2 – CONNECTING AN SRL TO AN ANCHOR
