Will B Safe are now offering pull out testing on a variety of construction fixings:

 

Expanding Anchors

Resin Anchors

Screw Fixings

Frame Anchors

Remedial Wall Ties

Cast-in Sockets & Channel

Safety Harness Eyebolts

Scaffold Ties

 

All tests up to 25kN are carried out using calibrated Hydra-Jaws testing equipment.

 

Tests to ultimate or proof loads

All gauges fitted with maximum load pointers  

Movement monitored using dial gauges

With particular regard to scaffold anchors, safety harness eye bolts and suspended ceiling fixings it is important to carry out these tests to ensure that the anchors have been installed correctly.

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation Guidance (NASC) TG4 2004 sets particular criteria for the testing regime.

Will B Safe - Scaffolding Consultancy Proof Tests

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Scaffolding Anchors:

These are needed to ensure that anchors to be used in the job have been installed correctly. This guidance applies to all new jobs and to structures with previously installed anchors. A sample of anchors to be used shall be tested to a load of a least 1.5 x the required tensile load; in the case of ties requiring a 6.1kN tensile capacity this means a test load of 9.3kN (where a tie load of 12.2 kN is required this will require a test load of 18.3 kN). 

A minimum of 3 anchors shall be tested and at least 5% (1 in 20) of the total job. If any anchors fail to satisfy this test requirement then the reason for failure will be investigated and the rate of testing at least doubled. 

Site tests need to be carried out by competent person other than the actual installer of the fixings using a test meter with a gauge calibrated within the last 12 months.

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Anchor Bolt Installation & Testing

Every building manager/owner should know that any working at height access equipment on their premises is solely their responsibility, and they will need to ensure the system is fit for use, whether that be carrying out manufacturer requirements or tests in accordance with the current standards.

 

Reliable Rope Access provides installation, testing and periodic examination, of type A Anchor devices, ensuring they are fit for restraint, fall arrest or rope access & working positioning in accordance with BS EN795, BS7883, BS8610.

 

Test results are formally recorded and retained with documentation relating to the project.