Safety Eye Bolts are widely used across a variety of applications, from fall arrest to Rope Access Window Cleaning.
It is therefore imperative that regular testing procedures are adhered to that ensures these systems comply with current legislation and are deemed appropriate for use.
Due to the loads that can be imparted on these solutions, it is critical that testing is performed to industry recognised standards. For eye bolts the standard is BS 7883 2019, and testing should occur at least every 12 months.
For class A1 categorised anchor points testing should be conducted in accordance with BS EN795 standards and the testing frequency is increased to every 6 months. These eyebolts are used for Rope Access purposes and should not be used for lifting of equipment.
As well as testing the system to award compliance, our specialist teams will also conduct inspections to identify any damage and perform preventative maintenance on the system to ensure its longevity.
It is recommended that eyebolts and single anchor points used for the purpose of Work at Height should be testing once every 12 months and once every 6 months if Class A and used for Rope Access.
If your system has not been compliance tested by a competent person within a 12 month period, they should be tagged strictly DO NOT USE.
Our Team have undergone training with Independent Fixing Consultants in the selection, installation and testing and periodic examination of these Standards. BS EN795 BS 7985:2002. Training was carried out by the Industry Leader – Mark Salmon
Safety Eyebolt Installation & Testing
Our Staff have all received external training to understand and implement the following relevant health and safety legislation to enable them to install and test A1 Anchors.
Knowledge of BS EN795: 2012 protection against falls from height – anchor devices, requirements and testing.
Knowledge of BS7883: 2019 Code of Practice for the design, selection, installation, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN795
Choices of systems, including traceability of equipment used.
Positioning of eyebolts.
Installation techniques into concrete, brickwork.
Installing for use with BS ISO 22846-2 2012 & BS 7985:2013 Code of practice for the use of rope access methods for industrial purposes.
Testing Procedures. Pull Test or Pull-Out Test is usually carried out on a 6 monthly or 12 monthly thorough examinations.
Certification and reporting correctly, NOT just providing a Certificate, we provide an in-depth site file with geo location data of anchor points.
Competent Installations
As with any type of work, particularly installation of fall protection systems, competency is essential, according to BS7883 2019.
The position for the installation of anchor devices should be determined by a competent person, taking the manufacturer’s instructions into account, and, where necessary, in consultation with a suitably qualified engineer.”
Here at Complete Access, we have been carrying out eyebolt or safety anchor installations and testing in Birmingham and the West Midlands for nearly 25 years.
Insurances
We carry various insurances to cover all our services and invest heavily into making sure that every eventuality is covered.
- Public Liability 10 million
- Employers Liability 10 million
- Products Liability 10 million
- Professional Indemnity 1 million