Anchors & safety lines

Anchor Point Inspection & Testing

Inspection and proof load testing of roof and wall anchor points to BS 7883 and BS EN 795.

Independent inspectors
BS 7883 & BS EN 795
Tagged & certified
Midlands, South & Wales

Anchor points are what a worker's life depends on when they clip on at height. Corrosion, loose fixings, damaged roof membranes and anchors installed into unsuitable substrates are all common, and none of them are visible from the ground.

We inspect every anchor against BS 7883, proof load test where the system type or manufacturer requires it, and give each anchor a clear result, a tag and a location on your roof plan.

Stainless steel roof anchor eyebolt with a karabiner and rope attached

Standards

Inspected against

BS 7883Code of practice for the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of anchor systems
BS EN 795Anchor devices, types A to E
WAHR 2005Work at Height Regulations 2005
PPE Regs 1992Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (as amended 2022)

What we check

Inspection checklist

Anchor identification and marking
Fixing and substrate condition
Corrosion and deformation
Roof membrane and weatherproofing
Proof load test where required
Labelling and safe working load
Suitability for the work carried out
Location on the roof plan

How it works

From site details to certificate

1
Send your site details
The address and a rough count of anchors, eyebolts and safety lines is enough to price the job.
2
Fixed quotation
Priced per site, with multi-site estates grouped into efficient routes.
3
Inspection & testing
Every anchor inspected, proof load tested where required, and tagged on site.
4
Certificate & roof plan
Report with BS 7883 results, roof plan, certificates and the next inspection date.

FAQs

Common questions

How often must anchor points be tested?

BS 7883 recommends inspection at least every 12 months by a competent person, with more frequent checks where anchors are exposed or heavily used.

Do all anchors need a pull test?

No. Proof load testing depends on the anchor type, how it is fixed and the manufacturer's instructions. We record why each test was or wasn't carried out.

What if an anchor fails?

It is tagged out of use on site, recorded as FAIL in the report, and we advise whether repair or replacement is better value.

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