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Anchorages

The Anchorage point is commonly referred to as a secure tie-
off point. It is the place where a worker anchors himself so that
he can easily move about that point, and also hold on safely
incase he experiences a fall.

There are certain important points to note while one anchors to any anchorage point

1 Always make sure that the Anchorage used (whether a scaffolding bar, or the bar of a ladder, or
Anchorages Technically, it should be capable of withstanding a static load of more than 12 kN for 3 minutes.
an Anchorage Connector) is strong enough to hold you in case you are subjected to a fall.
Anchorages

2 You should Anchor yourself to the point which lies directly overhead. If the Anchorage point is
below the shoulder level, then the distance of the fall gets increased, thereby exposing you to a
risk.

Before Fall Before Fall Before Fall

After Fall After Fall After Fall

Fall when anchored Fall when anchored Fall when anchored at
at lower level on the side a level above the head
(Fall Factor 2) (Fall Factor 1) (Fall Factor 0)

3 Avoid a Swing-Fall
Try to anchor yourself to a
point which is more vertically You could be injured
above you, than to your side. if anchored on
If the anchorage is on the the side, due to
side, you may experience a the pendulum
effect.
risky swing in the event of a
fall, and may injure yourself
by hitting an obstacle.

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