What are Temporary Anchor Points?

Temporary anchor points are essential to any fall protection system. Designed for areas without permanent safety infrastructure, they provide a secure attachment for workers, ensuring flexibility, reusability, and compliance with workplace safety regulations.

These anchors are ideal for sectors like construction, telecommunications, and building maintenance and can be affixed to various surfaces, including steel deck roofing, clamp-on clip lock roofing systems, and sheet metal roofs.

They provide short-term attachment points designed to support workers or equipment temporarily and are commonly used in sectors such as construction, telecommunications, and building maintenance, offering secure fall protection on surfaces lacking permanent safety fixtures.

Industry Trends: The Growing Demand for Height Safety Gear

Gone are the days where you could tie a rope around your waist and call it a day. With the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the demand for robust fall protection systems now requires height safety gear to adhere to standards such as AS/NZS 1891.1 and AS/NZS 1891.4.

As a result, these advancements in technology have led to stronger, more user-friendly safety equipment. One of the brands we’re looking at today is LINQ’s high-strength, compliant, and durable temporary anchor solutions, ensuring safety in even the harshest work environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Temporary Anchor Points Used?

• Construction: Stabilising workers during roofing and structural installations.
• Telecommunications: Securing workers performing maintenance at elevated positions.
• Building Maintenance: Providing safe attachment points during temporary repairs and inspections.

Are Temporary Anchor Points Safe?

Yes, they meet strict safety standards such as AS/NZS 1891.1, AS/NZS 1891.4, and AS/NZS 5532:2013, ensuring robust protection against falls.

What are the benefits of Temporary Anchor Points?

• Flexibility: Easily installed and removed.
• Safety Compliance: Adheres to regulations like AS/NZS 1891.1 and AS/NZS 1891.4.
• Versatility: Suitable for various roofing materials and structures.

What are the different types of Temporary Anchor Points Available from Rifft Safety?

1. LINQ Tetha Roof T-Bar Temporary Anchor Plate

• Strength & Durability: Capable of handling significant loads (minimum breaking strenght of 15kN)
• Rapid Installation: Camlock system allows quick installation without drilling.
• Standards Compliance: Meets AS/NZS 1891.4 and AS/NZS 5532:2013.
• Use Case: Perfect for metal roofs in fall arrest applications

2. LINQ Anchor Tetha Bar Straight 280mm

• High Load Capacity: Rated for users up to 140kg, withstanding 15kN forces.
• 360° Work Area: Allows movement across large working surfaces.
• Multi-Roof Compatibility: Suitable for metal or tile roofs.
• Efficient Installation: Secure attachment with an L-screw and wing nut applicator.
• Standards Compliance: Meets AS/NZS 1891.4.

3. LINQ Anchor Tetha Bar Straight 500mm

• Specialised Applications: Ideal for Trimdeck and Custom Orb corrugated iron roofs.
• Robust Engineering: Manufactured from high-strength alloy steel, tested to withstand 15kN forces.
• Adaptability: Designed for short-term tasks where permanent anchors are impractical.
• Regulatory Assurance: Meets ISO 9227:2022 corrosion testing standards.

How do you install temporary anchor points?:

For Metal Roofs:

1. Remove existing roofing screws.
2. Position the temporary anchor point according to the installation manual.
3. Secure with recommended fasteners.
4. Remove anchor and replace original screws after job completion.

For Concrete Roofs:

1. Position the temporary anchor on minimum grade 32mPa concrete.
2. Secure using specified fasteners.
3. Remove anchor and fasteners upon task completion.

Safety Compliance Checklist:

• Install roof anchors at least 2500mm from the roof edge, but no less than 800mm.
• Shock absorber equipment must be used at all times.
• Installation must be performed by a competent person as per AS/NZS 1891.4:2009.
• The roof structure’s strength should be verified by a registered structural engineer.

What other equipment should you use alongside temporary anchor points?

We recommend a high quality harness and slip-resistant footwear when working at heights.

Why Choose LINQ Height Safety Accessories from Rifft Safety?

Rifft Safety, as the main distributor of Paramount Safety’s LINQ Height Safety products, provides access to rigorously tested and compliant fall protection gear designed for extreme conditions. With LINQ’s innovative anchor solutions, companies can ensure the safety of their workforce while complying with all relevant New Zealand safety standards.

Conclusion 

Proper height safety protection is essential when working at heights in New Zealand. By choosing the right equipment, maintaining it properly, and ensuring workers are well-trained in its use, we can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and create safer work environments. 

For more information on selecting suitable PPE for handling hazardous goods, consult the guidelines provided by WorkSafe New Zealand or visit to us at Rifft Safety and Rifft Solution at 0800 474 338 or via email: hello@rifft.co.nz