Snowdonia National Park: Testing the Highest Fall Protection System in the UK

eurosafesolutions eurosafesolutions.co.uk Snowdonia National Park: Testing the Highest Fall Protection System in the UK Snowdonia National Park Snowdon Summit - Eurosafe Solutions reached dizzy heights with a contract to complete the test and inspection of what is probably the geographically highest fall protection system in the UK. The Building The company is working on Snowdonia National Park to test its wire access systems and eyebolts on the Summit building at Hafod Eryri – Mt Snowdon, which is located at 3,560 ft (1,085 metres), above sea level – the highest point in the British Isles outside of Scotland! The building, which was officially opened in June 2009, attracts half a million visitors per year and includes a visitor centre and café. VISITOR Eurosafe Solutions won the contract after having initially designed and installed its fall protection systems. The Inspection By working with clients such as the National Park Authority, Eurosafe aim to take away the headache of having to ensure that their systems are properly maintained, giving them peace of mind and minimising risks to staff and to a business. EN795 Eurosafe Solutions specialises in the testing and inspection of fall protection systems, which includes providing risk assessments, training services for work at heights and providing long term inspection and maintenance programmes. The company carries out its testing and inspection services to meet BS EN 795:1997 and goes beyond the 'sample' testing approach by physically testing every system to apply a specified load for a number of minutes to each end component for every system. This is part of providing total confidence to customers and a greater degree of safety for those working at heights. Following the inspection, Eurosafe Solutions produces a detailed report as to its inspector's findings and provides up to date system certification. Eyebolt Testing - Single Point Anchors (Eyebolts) Test & Inspection Single point anchors, or 'eyebolts' as they are more commonly known, are widely used to protect workers from fall hazards adjacent to openings and are categorised as Class A1 Fall Protection systems under BS EN 795. They come in three main forms: Mobile Man Anchors Eyebolts (mass weight anchors) Tripods - often used to protect a worker descending into a pit, hole or inspection chamber They are designed for attachment by a single user in a fall arrest or fall restraint situation and can be installed in a wide range of properties. In some instances, they are required to present a very decorative or discreet appearance - for example, when installed within a hotel bedroom or a public area of an office building. In other applications they need to be highly visible to allow the worker to identify them amongst a mass of pipes and steelwork in an industrial setting. Eurosafe Solutions - Eyebolt Test & Inspection Our eyebolt testing & inspection team are trained to identify the various types of eyebolts and test in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations, avoiding wherever possible damage to surrounding surfaces. At Eurosafe Solutions, we have the resources and expertise to inspect, test and certify everything from a single point anchor to hundreds of eyebolts across a large expanse building. For more details about eyebolt testing offered by Eurosafe Solutions please visit: www.eurosafesolutions.co.uk/service/test-inspection/ fall-protection-eyebolt/single-point-anchors-eyebolts-test-inspection Our Services Include: Roof Assessment & Evaluation Test & Inspection Plan of Action & Safety at Height Management System Programme of Requirements Training & Education Installation & Implementation Sheffield, UK eurosafesolutions Unit 51b Dorehouse Ind Est Orgreave Drive Sheffield, S13 9NR 0114 250 7411 eurosafesolutions.co.uk E [email protected]