Mansafe and Anchor Testing

The new requirements in fall protection: BS7883: 2019

Fall protection system requirements:

O&M Manual
System Technical File
Examination Scheme for Inspection

The standard was updated in November 2019 but due to constraints and delays caused by COVID-19 there was something of a “grace period” allowed initially. Essentially anything which is tested to this standard now requires the 3 documents The O&M Manual, System Technical File, Examination Scheme for Inspection to be deemed fully compliant to BS7883:2019. The problem in a lot of cases is that equipment installed prior to this does not usually have all 3 as they were not required at the time

We are able to provide a service whereby we can create these if needed. This process consists of up to 4 steps, the first of which is an Installation Review. If you can send over any information about the eyebolts discussed I’d be happy to price up an Installation Review for you.

The Law:

Almost every building and work place where there is a requirement to work at height requires some form of fall protection for maintenance workers to safely work at height and under British LAW it is the duty holders responsibility to ensure that before use the fall protection equipment provided is inspected by a competent person

Height Sure offers LOLER testing and certification of roof top safety equipment that requires annual or bi annual inspection to BS EN 795:2012 and BS7883: 2019

Testing and inspection, What's required:

Rope access anchor points - Every 6 months

Cradle rail systems - Every 6 months

Davit arms for rope access - Every 6 months

Roof top hand railing - Every 12 months

Flexable safety line systems - Every 12 months

Fixed walkways and ladders - Every 12 months

we offer a hassle free testing and inspection service that ensures the testing and certification of height safety equipment is safe, compliant and cost effective.

The Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005 stipulate: “Every employer shall ensure that, where the safety of work equipment depends on how it is installed or assembled, it is not used after installation or assembly in any position unless it has been inspected in that position.”

To comply with these regulations, all forms of fall protection, including cable-based systems, rail-based systems, and single-point anchors, must undergo inspection at least once every 12 months.

The WAHR also specifies: “Where work is carried out at height, every employer shall take suitable and sufficient measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any person falling a distance liable to cause personal injury.” This highlights the importance of ensuring that all fall protection systems are tested, inspected, and certified in line with current British Standards, such as BS EN 795 and BS EN 7883.

At Height Sure Ltd, we are committed to delivering top-tier inspection and testing services for fall protection systems across the UK. Our focus on ongoing training and service excellence allows us to provide comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification for all types of horizontal and vertical fall protection systems, as well as eyebolts.

Useful Links:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/introduction.htm