The testing consists of a static load applied in each primary direction that an intended anchor load may be applied.
Roof anchor load testing.
As tension is applied to the lever of the chain hoist the dynamometer measures the applied load.
At applied technical services our comprehensive list of roof anchor services include design inspection installation and testing of roof anchors to help you create the safest possible working environment at all times.
Offers a range of services related to non destructive load testing of rooftop fall arrest anchors and davit arm assemblies.
The system would fail.
Just a few of our roof anchor inspection services for example include but are not limited to the following.
Roof anchor tension tester roof anchor load pull testing ghb fall protection technicians are able to confirm the holding power of anchors in most construction materials using state of the art load anchor testing equipment either for the purpose of establishing safe working loads or to validate the correct installation of existing fixings.
Our licensed professional engineers are qualified in rooftop anchor system inspection and maintenance and are trained to ensure that your rooftop anchor or davit arm is compliant with osha ohsa csa and ansi standards.
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A dynamometer is attached to the end of one anchor while a manual chain hoist is attached to an adjacent parallel anchor and then to the opposite end of the dynamometer.
In fact when testing systems under osha you are required to use a weight of 220 pounds plus or minus 3 pounds at a free fall of 6 feet 29 cfr 1926 subpart m appendix c.