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BS 7883:1997

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Code of practice for application and use of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

10-04-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

03-15-1997

Committees responsible
Foreword
Code of practice
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Materials and components
6 Design aspects
7 Fixing anchor devices
8 Position of anchor devices
9 Selection of type of structural anchor
10 Method of fixing structural anchors
11 Inspection and testing
12 Inspection and examination
13 Instructions for use and for marking
14 Connection of safety lanyards
Figures
1 Class A1 - Examples of structural anchors designed to be
    secured to vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces
    e.g. walls, columns, lintels
2 Class A2 - Examples of structural anchors designed to be
    secured to inclined roofs
3 Class B - Examples of transportable temporary anchor
    devices
4 Class C - Examples of anchor devices employing
    horizontal flexible lines
5 Class D - Examples of anchor devices employing horizontal
    rigid anchor rails
6 Class E - Examples of dead weight anchor devices
7 Position of anchor device when used with expanding socket
    or chemically bonded socket
8 Position of anchor device when used with cast-in socket
9 Anchor device as used on steel structures
10 Through-type anchor device
List of references

Provides recommendations for anchor devices for use in direct attachment of personal protection equipment (PPE) for protection against falls from a height. Includes fixing of anchors to existing and new buildings, together with test methods and recommendations for their suitability.

Committee
PH/5
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5845(1991) (07/2004) To be read in conjunction with BS EN 795. Supersedes 95/501663 DC, 98/540491 DC and 98/563127 DC. (05/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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