V-8 Permanent Roof Anchor
We created the V-8 permanent roof anchor to meet exceptional loading requirements and durability needs. It's manufactured from a special 1/2" thick stainless steel alloy and hardened to design specifications. It may be customized to suit varying rafter and roof systems. It meets the loading requirements of an anchor point for an engineered horizontal lifeline system if the substructure also meets those requirements. The V-8 is in conformance with OSHA 1926 and OSHA 1910 for two workers on the roof parallel to the girder (major axis) or one worker in any other orientation/direction.
The University building (in the slideshow above) is 280 feet long and the gutter is 60 feet above the ground. The roof decking is dense "gypsum" panels and is not suitable for mounting any fall protection anchors to the decking. The roof material is slate and will need periodic maintenance. We designed a "walkable" ridge (which will be wrapped in 20 ounce copper) for the architect so that a worker could open the roof hatch, clip into the V-8 anchor next to the hatch and walk the ridge (clipping into our anchors along the way) to more easily access the area to be repaired.
Often, attic locations can be high above the floor as well. OSHA requires fall protection if the worker is exposed to potential falls higher than 6 feet. We modified our anchor so that it provides an OSHA compliant anchor point for one worker in the attic.
The V-8 uses the same copper flashing system as our V-5 permanent anchor and is capped with our sand cast solid bronze cap so that it becomes unnoticeable when not in use. This is desirable by architects, historic boards and most building owners.
OSHA requires periodic inspections of permanent anchors. The V-8 has no moving or welded parts and all inspections can easily and quickly be performed from the attic, eliminating the potential hazards of falls, dropped objects, potential roof damage, and time consuming task of roof inspections.
The V-8 and V-5 anchors are manufactured in Virginia, USA by an ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:D registered company.
The University building (in the slideshow above) is 280 feet long and the gutter is 60 feet above the ground. The roof decking is dense "gypsum" panels and is not suitable for mounting any fall protection anchors to the decking. The roof material is slate and will need periodic maintenance. We designed a "walkable" ridge (which will be wrapped in 20 ounce copper) for the architect so that a worker could open the roof hatch, clip into the V-8 anchor next to the hatch and walk the ridge (clipping into our anchors along the way) to more easily access the area to be repaired.
Often, attic locations can be high above the floor as well. OSHA requires fall protection if the worker is exposed to potential falls higher than 6 feet. We modified our anchor so that it provides an OSHA compliant anchor point for one worker in the attic.
The V-8 uses the same copper flashing system as our V-5 permanent anchor and is capped with our sand cast solid bronze cap so that it becomes unnoticeable when not in use. This is desirable by architects, historic boards and most building owners.
OSHA requires periodic inspections of permanent anchors. The V-8 has no moving or welded parts and all inspections can easily and quickly be performed from the attic, eliminating the potential hazards of falls, dropped objects, potential roof damage, and time consuming task of roof inspections.
The V-8 and V-5 anchors are manufactured in Virginia, USA by an ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:D registered company.
Five Reasons Architects are Specifying V-Series Permanent Anchors:
1. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death at the workplace and OSHA requires fall protection systems for any exposures greater than six feet to a lower level.
2. Architects understand that buildings/roofs need maintenance and workers need safe working conditions. Designing fall protection systems into buildings is now common practice in the architectural design and construction industry.
3. Failure to design and install OSHA compliant fall arrest systems creates additional hazards for all workers on the roof and exposes building owners to unnecessary liability risks.
4. The OSHA compliant V-Series permanent anchors are low profile, covered with a bronze cap, and blend easily into finished roofs so they become unnoticeable. They are easily compatible with historic slate, copper, tile, or today's asphalt shingle roofs.
5. The unique design of the V-Series permanent anchors allows the periodic mandatory inspections (as required by OSHA) to be performed from the safety and convenience of the attic. This saves the building owner money annually, while also reducing risk. Most permanent anchors on the market require the inspector to climb onto the roof. This practice is time consuming (expensive), creates additional wear and tear on the roof, exposes inspectors to fall hazards, and exposes those below to potential dropped objects.
2. Architects understand that buildings/roofs need maintenance and workers need safe working conditions. Designing fall protection systems into buildings is now common practice in the architectural design and construction industry.
3. Failure to design and install OSHA compliant fall arrest systems creates additional hazards for all workers on the roof and exposes building owners to unnecessary liability risks.
4. The OSHA compliant V-Series permanent anchors are low profile, covered with a bronze cap, and blend easily into finished roofs so they become unnoticeable. They are easily compatible with historic slate, copper, tile, or today's asphalt shingle roofs.
5. The unique design of the V-Series permanent anchors allows the periodic mandatory inspections (as required by OSHA) to be performed from the safety and convenience of the attic. This saves the building owner money annually, while also reducing risk. Most permanent anchors on the market require the inspector to climb onto the roof. This practice is time consuming (expensive), creates additional wear and tear on the roof, exposes inspectors to fall hazards, and exposes those below to potential dropped objects.