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HASL can offer a wide range of safety eyebolts, folding edge protection systems, Free standing mass friction wire systems, Ladder restraint systems, Scaffolding anchors and PPE supplies.

Various different anchors are available:

• Ringanka: Permanent Single Point Fixed Anchors, Powder Coated aluminium anchors
• Keyanka: Removable Single Point Fixed Anchors (stainless steel)
• Roofanka: Slope mounted Fall Arrest Roof Anchor for a combination fixing for fall arrest, ladder hook, crawling board clamp
• Ridganka: Ridge Mounted Fall Arrest Anchor for fall arrest
• Ladderlash: Ladder Restraining System
• Accessanka: A Self Contained Portable Anchor Device for rope access workers
• Caffanka: Scaffolding Restraint Eyebolts

All safety anchors governed by the Legislation under BS 7883: 1997, are required to be re-tested on a regular basis, or at least every twelve months.

Other products available:

• Foldshield: Collapsible free standing guardrail system
• Topshield: Collective edge protection top fix system
• Wireanka: The first deadweight anchor device for use with a horizontal wire system
• PPE: Supplies of all types of category 3 Personal Protection Equipment for use with the above systems

Class A1 Anchor Devices to EN 795, BS 7883 and ISO 14567

The positioning of the anchor should always be determined by a competent person, following the recommendations of BS 7883:1997 clause 8 where appropriate. Installation should also follow Appendix A of EN 795 and also BS 7883, and must always include testing procedures detailed in the appropriate clauses of those standards. Never use eyebolts other than EN 795 as Fall Protection Anchor Devices - the wrong eyebolts in the wrong situation could prove fatal.

Eyebolts available:

Standard 100mm Eyebolt for use with knurled inset in brick, concrete and masonry etc, as per figures 7 & 8 of BS 7883:1997
Longer 152mm Eyebolt can be used for use where deeper fixing is necessary
75mm Shank length is for use only on steel structures, see BS 7883:1997 Fig 9

Our safety eyebolts for use in brick, concrete and masonry have a 16mm diameter unthreaded shank to plug a drilled hole, thus reducing the bending effects which would result in easier failure during shear loading. These safety eyebolts can be used by fixing to an outside or inside face of a structural element adjacent to the window or other access. They are manufactured from either high tensile carbon steel with a galvanised or plastic-coated finish, or grade 316 stainless steel bright polished.

Periodic Inspection:

BS 7883 requires that all safety anchor devices are removable for periodic inspection. This is easily achieved by using our Knurled Inserts in conjunction with Resin Casuals.

M12 Female Threaded Knurled Inserts are available in lengths of 76mm, 102mm and 150mm to suit varying installation situations. 76mm long sockets should only be used in Dense concrete.

Threaded Connectors to extend eyebolts, for use as Through-Bolts (BS 7883:1997 Fig. 10) The associated All-Thread is also available.

PPE Warning Disc:

This is required to comply with Appendix A of EN 795 which states:

"Where an anchor device is intended to be used exclusively for personal protective equipment it should be clearly marked by pictogram or other clearly seen and understood marking on or near the anchor device, clearly stating that the device is designed exclusively for use of personal protective equipment".

Cantilever Anchor Devices:

For use in dry lined walls or in conjunction with cladding

In situations where the anchor device is required to protrude beyond the surface of the load bearing structure, it is essential that appropriate resistance to bending is incorporated into the installation.

Spacer Sleeves:

Where the distance from the face of the load bearing structure to the collar of the eyebolt does not exceed 25mm a spacer sleeve may be placed under the eyebolt collar to provide the necessary support.

Criteria for their use:

Use only in conjunction with 100mm or longer Ringanka anchor devices, designed for use in brick, stone, concrete etc. Do not use in conjunction with anchor devices which are threaded to within 50mm of the collar.  Use only with resin bonded knurled inserts of at least 100mm overall length. Knurled inserts to be resin bonded at least 50mm below surface of load bearing structure. Spacer sleeve must pass through cladding, plaster etc, and be in direct contact with the load bearing structure.

Cantilever Sockets:

Where the distance from the face of the load bearing structure to the collar of the eyebolt exceeds 25mm, special cantilever sockets are available. Where the distance to be bridged exceeds the recommended length then special advice should be sought.

General Requirements:

Maximum permitted in service force = 6kN design capability = 10kN as per EN 795, all users must be protected by the provision of an energy absorber to EN 355.
Load bearing structures and chemical fixings must be able to withstand 10kN pull out force.
Each individual installed anchor device must be subjected to a 5kN pull out force as per EN 795 Appendix B and BS 7883.
It should be noted that, when installed into materials of less than 20 N/mm² compressive strengths, there may be local crushing/compacting around the drilled hole at fall arrest.

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A removable, single point anchor device to EN 795 Class A1, ISO 14567 Class A1 and BS 7883 Class A1.

Keyanka is a removable safety eyebolt offering an unobtrusive solution to traditional eyebolts on and in more prestigious buildings. The permanently installed grade 316 stainless steel anchor socket is concealed by a flush fitting white plastic cover, which blends in with most interior designs.

Equipped with the Keyanka eyebolt at the end of his lanyard, the operator uses a simple 'key' action with sprung locking movement, to provide fast and safe attachment. The eyebolt is able to rotate 180 degrees whilst still attached to the socket to provide the best orientation in event of a fall arrest situation, and can only be removed by five simple, separate but deliberate, sequential movements.

Key-Brick: Standard Keyanka sockets available with knurled extension suitable for resin bonding into a minimum of 225, thick solid masonry, no cantilever permitted.

Key-Thro: Standard Keyanka sockets available with additional M12 threaded extender. For use as through bolt fixing in cavity walls etc, no cantilever permitted.

Cantilever situations in masonry: Key-Cant knurled cantilever sockets available for use in conjunction with standard Key-Steel Keyanka socket in concrete and masonry.

For more information please contact us.

Roofanka is a comprehensive range of fall arrest anchor devices for use on most types and sizes of roof support for the ultimate in roof safety.

Fall Arrest Anchors:

A combination fall arrest anchor, ladder hook and crawling board clamp for the attachment of industrial safety belts and harnesses and to secure roof ladders and crawling boards, and work platforms etc.

Designed and tested to EN 795:1996, EN 517:1996, BS 7883:2005 and ISO 14567

Direction of loading:

Due to the potential weakness in timber roof structures, the basic models (product codes 'Rankauk' and 'Rankaex') should only be used where the direction of loading would always be in the plane of the roof slope. Where it is possible that the arrest of a fall may result in forces applied across the roof structure (e.g. by a fall over a gable end) special versions of Roofanka should be employed. The addition of a lateral brace shares the bending moment with the adjacent rafter to resist potentially high torsional bending of the roof timbers.

Specification: EN 795 Class A2 and EN 517 Type A One user only, with a maximum loading of 10kN.

Structural Anchors used with horizontal flexible safety lines to EN 795 Class C (Roofanka type RA105)

Both intermediate and extremity anchors are available but it is important that intermediate anchors should only be used where the direction of loading is down the roof slope. For extremity anchors the direction of loading can be in the plane of the roof, at right angles to the axis of the roof truss, or at any intermediate angle. In all cases the horizontal line should be no more than 300mm above the surface of the roof.

Selecting Position for Installation:

Each Roofanka must be installed in a position such that the user is afforded maximum security at all times. The choice of position must take regard of the following:

Free Movement Over The Roof: 

It is recommended that the anchor line, in conjunction with a manually adjusted rope grab should be used by anyone working on the roof. The safety line should be attached to a Roofanka as near as possible to the apex of the roof, and the rope grab attached to a connector which in turn should be fastened to the users safety harness at the dorsal attachment point. The length of the safety line and the position of a Roofanka should be that, while attached to the first Roofanka the user may move to a second Roofanka, near to the apex of the roof, to which he can attach the loose end of his safety line. At this time he should reverse the rope grab, return to the first Roofanka and detach the safety line in order to continue working. Note that it is advisable for total security for the user to have a spare short adjuster attached to his harness so that this may be attached to a Roofanka eye while the rope grab is being reversed.

Means Of Access To The Roof:

Roofanka should be positioned such that the user may attach his safety line before he climbs on to the roof, usually at the point where he would transfer from ladder to roof. Any ladders used for access to the roof can be safely lashed with our Ladderlash lashing straps. It is suggested that our Ladderanka ladder ties should be installed at the access position, including a ladder tie at the top of the ladder.

Securing Crawling Boards, Edge Protection or Working Platforms:

The Roofanka Crawler Board Clamp is designed for use with 50mm, 32mm or 38mm thick planks.

Clause 13 of the Construction (Working Places) Regulations 1966 - S.I. 1966 No. 94 gives advice on the distance between supports for scaffolding planks which should be followed when installing Roofanka to secure crawling boards, edge protection or working platforms etc.

Where Roofanka installation is intended to have a dual role, i.e. single point anchorage and support for crawler boards etc.) all the recommendations given should be complied with.

Ridganka is a permanently fixed, secure fall arrest anchor specifically designed to be mounted at the ridge of a pitched roof.

Ridganka has been specifically designed to improve the safety of users working on pitched roofs. The safest position for fall arrest anchorages is above the position of the user. On a pitched roof this means that, where possible, the anchorage should be at the ridge. Ridganka has been specifically designed for installation at this position. Designed and tested to EN 795:1996, BS 7883:2005 and ISO 14567.

Ridganka is manufactured from high quality carbon steel. All components within the roof space are galvanised to BS 729. The eyebolt which projects above the ridge tile is the proven Class A1 steelwork fixing anchor device to EN 795, produced in grade 316 stainless steel. Installation is by means of a special clamping arrangement directly on to either the ridge batten or the apex of the sloping truss assembly. Waterproofing around the eyebolt is by means of both lead flashing and silicon sealant.

Ridganka is designed in accordance with the European Standard EN 795 and has met the testing requirements of that document. It also withstands the BS 7883 test force of 10kN along the slope of the roof without distortion.

Ridganka is designed for single user applications only.

Installation:

The position of the Ridganka should always be approved by an architect or structural engineer. Ensure that the roof member to which it is attached is capable of withstanding the forces generated if a fall is arrested. If it is a timber structure, then it may be strengthened by nailing and gluing additional timber to the beam / truss for at least 500mm either side of the Ridganka.

After drilling a suitable hole in the ridge tile, the pedestal is inserted through the hole and the Ridganka is fixed by clamping to the ridge batten or apex of the roof truss as appropriate. The design of the Ridganka clamp and pedestal permit adjustment to ensure that the eyebolt is installed at the optimum height. It is however important that the maximum height of the eyebolt above the top 'U' bolt should not be exceeded. Special versions of the Ridganka can be supplied where additional height is required. Any gap between the hole cut into the ridge tile and the pedestal is sealed using silicon sealant and lead flashing is positioned over the pedestal, under the collar eyebolt, to produce a double waterproof seal.

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A Ladder Lashing System removes the need for a second person to 'foot' the ladder and provides a stable working environment for a trades pesron to work from ladders alone.

Every year many people are killed or injured whilst using ladders. More than half of these accidents occur because ladders are not securely placed and fixed. The unexpected movement of the ladder, such as the top sliding sideways or the foot slipping outwards can cause loss of balance and a fall. Ladderlash Ladder Ties were developed to provide a secure ladder lashing system for people working at a height from ladders.

Ladderlash Ladder Ties are used to secure portable ladders to prevent slipping. They should be used wherever a ladder is the means of access to a point above first floor level. BS 8213 recommends that when ladders are used they should have a level and firm footing and the ladder should be attached using either ropes or straps to an anchor fixed to the wall. The ladders should be fixed on either side with a series of rings fixed at a distance of 3m - 5m apart. The height should be no more than 2m above ground level and should be secured at the top of the ladder when in use.

Ladderlash removes the need for any second person to 'foot' the ladder and can be easily assembled or removed providing a safe working environment at an economical price.

For more information please contact us.

• A self contained portable anchor device for rope access workers.

Assists users to work in accordance with BS 7985 - Code of Practice for the Use of Rope Access Methods for Industrial Purposes.  This provides:

• A mobile fall protection unit for abseiling
• Requires No attachment to structural members
• NEL tests prove it does not migrate in fall - event (even with one user plus rescuer)
• Does not penetrate roof
• Suitable for most flat roof surfaces (up to 5 degrees)

Accessanka is designed as an accessory to Weightanka to provide the following additional benefits:

The Weightanka / Accessanka combination, when correctly installed, provides an 'internally force-balanced' system, which does not require anchoring to the roof or other structure. It is extremely stable and will not migrate across the roof surface, either in normal use, or when arresting the fall of both worker and rescuer.  This anka provides full fall arrest protection, before approaching the edge, during assembly.

The Weightanka / Accessanka combination is intended for single person use, but in case of rescue, has been tested for two persons plus equipment up to a working load limit of 200kg.  Access lines are held away from the side of the building, greatly reducing the risk of abrasion.  An anchor point for rope access and safety lines that can be moved along the roof surface as required, removing the need for multiple attachment points.  The supplied parapet assembly tripod legs enable easy access and egress over parapet edges.

Accessanka has been designed for easy transportation and installation, being of modular construction, with no part weighing over 25kg or 2m in size.  It is made from aluminium, galvanised or rubber coated parts requiring a minimum of simple maintenance.

The Weightanka / Accessanka is manufactured in factory and conforms to BS EN ISO 9002, and CE marked to the PPE Directive.

Do not use this equipment for any other purpose than that for which it is intended. If you are in any doubt, please contact us.  All users must be fully conversant with the instructions for use supplied with this device, and trained to relevant rope access guidelines.

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The Scaffanka ring bolt is specially designed to support free standing scaffolding, through correct installation in conjunction with an M16 anchor.

Safe working load of eyebolt is 12.5kN in tension.  Minimum breaking load of eyebolt is 65kN in tension.  Each individual eyebolt is proof tested to 25kN during manufacture.  Each ringbolt is also galvanised to EN 1461.

The shear strength of the installed anchor is dramatically improved by setting the anchor as deep as possible - thus providing added resistance to bending and subsequent fracture.  When the ring bolt is removed the hole should be 'plugged', to prevent ingress of water, by the use of a plastic cover cap.

Ringbolts may be installed into the inner leaf structure.  This requires the extension of the shank by the addition of a threaded adaptor and M16 threaded rod.

Ringbolts are intended for 'Push - Pull' loading, tensile or compressive loads only.  They should be incorporated into the scaffold to avoid significant lateral loading.  If this is unavoidable then the bending strength of the ringbolt is optimised by setting the anchor as deep as possible while still giving adequate access for clips and fittings.  When used in a cladding application the avoidance of lateral loading is absolutely vital as this can cause cladding units to fail.

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Foldshield is a collapsible free-standing guardrail system.

The installation of free standing guardrail is an economic means of preventing falls from edges or openings. Foldshield has the added benefit of allowing the guardrail to be folded down out of sight when not in use. Many architects will applaud this feature as it does not spoil the lines of the building, unlike permanently fixed systems.

A simple one way hinge is reached by unscrewing a locking bolt, lifting the sleeve and folding of the guard rail. This hinge means that the guard rail can only be folded inwards only onto the roof preventing it from folding outwards.

The system complies with requirements of the HSE Specialist Inspectors Report 15 -1988 (now time expired), and also supports guidance contained in HS/G-33 health & Safety in Roof work, 1988.

For more information please contact us.

Topshiled is a Top fix guardrail system.

This system allows the direct attachment of a protective guard rail to a profile metal sheet roof structure with a pitch of up to 10°.  A waterproof seal is supplied to ensure against wind or weather, protecting the integrity of the roof, and would be fitted with  stitching screws or rivets.

The ssytem complies with the requirements of the HSE Specialist Inspectors Report 15 -1988 (now time expired), and also supports guidance contained in HS/G-33 health & Safety in Roof work, 1988. 

This Anchor device is used in with Class 'C' horizontal, flexible safety lines. Wireanka is the First deadweight anchor device to be approved for use with these systems.

Wireanka has been specially designed and tested for use with safety lines only. Other deadweight anchor devices or the Weightanka should not be used in conjunction with horizontal safety lines unless the manufacturer can verify that the system has been tested with such systems to verify its safe performance under fall arrest situations.

Permitted No of Users:

For fall arrest, no more than one user may be attached to the system at any one time, i.e. one fall arrest user and one restraint user  can use the system as long as both are not connected to the same span.  A maximum of three restraint users can use the system at any one time.

Special Features:

• First deadweight anchor to have been tested and approved for use with Class 'C' systems to EN 795
• Provides the option to use straightforward horizontal wires, with 'double lanyards', or more complex systems which allow you to  move past intermediate supports without the need to change lanyards.

Wireanka may be safely used on the following roof surfaces:

• Single Ply Membrane
• Asphalt, Steel Cladding
• Concrete
• Mineral Felt
• Stone Chippings (brushed)

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HASL can supply category 3 PPE for use with all the above systems. All PPE supplied can be accompanied by cerifications and any relevant end user training required.

Please contact us for any further information.