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What is the Gridmesh Anchor? Developed in response to a need to: � Provide temporary anchorages on structures covered by grid mesh; � Provide efficient, secure, temporary systems otherwise requiring rope technicians; � Remove latent cost of having un-serviced SRLs & anchors in place.
What is done now? � Many inappropriate set ups
What is done now? � Where the solution is sound, the frequency of equipment being left in-situ after work being completed is high � Latent equipment can lead to un-serviced safety equipment being used as well as costing the company $
What does the Gridmesh Anchor look like? � Provided in a storage bag for easy transport to site and to keep items in one place – can be carried by one person
What does the Gridmesh Anchor look like? � Comes in kit form with all elements required to set an anchor in place by two people without exposing them to a height risk
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Place the GMA in a location above the underlying structure
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Ensure position of Sling access holes is no greater than 150mm from structural edge
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Remove components required � Secure tag line to sling
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Lower sling through GMA base to person below � Secure tag line to avoid dropping sling
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Secure SRL to sling � Ensure SRL has a tagline in place
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Raise sling with SRL attached using tagline � Secure sling through anchorage beam
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Lower beam into secure resting place to set anchor
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Secure GMA base to structure if required in high wind/moving structure (e.g. Oil rig) � Close lid � Note tapered edges to reduce trip hazard
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Pull tagline on SRL to access connector hook
How to install the Gridmesh Anchor � Connect SRL hook to harness � Now ready to commence work � Repeat steps in reverse to remove GMA � Installation time: Maximum 5 mins
Other features of the Gridmesh Anchor � Rated as a single person anchor to 22.2kN (or 5000lb). Can be used as a two-person anchor in certain locations/markets; � Will not place load on the gridmesh – all load transferred to structure through solid feet on base; � Hi-visibility stickers to shine in the dark under applied light; � Made in approved safety colours; � Tapered edges avoid trip hazard; � Carried by one person – all components in one kit.
Why Use the Gridmesh Anchor? � Simplicity means higher chance of worker engagement in safe operating practice; � Easy to train staff in set up and removal; � Removes need for latent equipment on site, reducing risk of un-serviced equipment being used; � No need for rope technicians to set anchors under gridmesh structures; � Cost saving in equipment for job – about the same price as single beam anchor;
More information the Gridmesh Anchor � Available in August 2017 � Accessible through major safety suppliers � Future development – materials lifting model � More details at www.gridmeshanchor.com
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