Not so long ago, the choices in South Africa for roof fall protection equipment have been somewhat limited. It could perhaps be, because roof top safety has not been of great concern, there has not been much variety available. But in recent years, manufacturers worldwide have made progress in occupational roof top safety technology. You are now able to find a solution for almost any situation.
Roof anchors are no exception to the rule. And since one roof may vary from the next, various types of anchor points have been developed. An anchor point that may well work perfectly for one application might be of little use for another. So before your employee or roofing contractor attempt to access a roof make sure you have the right anchor system installed.
Below are just three of the many types of roof anchors available from Africa Anchor Systems:
RetroLink Mounted Roof Anchor
This anchor point is specifically designed for use on metal roofing/steel framing structure. Installation is quick and easy. This anchor is energy absorbing from any angle and can be used for abseiling.
Froglink Surface Mounted Roof Anchor
The Froglink is a height safety anchor point with multi-directional fall protection. It’s typically used on metal roofs where access to timber is restricted. Installation is quick and easy and it is designed to suit roofs with only one row of rivet attachment holes.
Tilelink Roof Anchor
In order to reduce the risk of injury or structural damage, the Tilelink roof anchor was designed with unique energy-absorbing capabilities. Also multi-directional, this roof anchor comprising one component, installation is simple and quick. This type of anchor is screwed to the timber beam to accommodate the profile of the roof tile.
There are as many roof anchor types as there are roof types, maybe even more. If you spend time working on a roof, don’t put lives in danger by neglecting proper protection. Thanks to advanced SafetyLink technology, you no longer have to put the lives of your workers in danger. Speak to the team at Africa Anchor Systems in Cape Town who will design the perfect roof anchor solution for your property.