What we check

• Webbing, slings and straps — examined along the full length for cuts, fraying, UV degradation and chemical damage, including under stitching and loops.
• Fixings and connectors — checked for corrosion, cracking, deformation and correct locking function.
• Structural condition — the anchor and the point it attaches to, checked for damage or movement.
• Labels and tags — confirmed legible, including the date of manufacture, so we can verify the item is still within its service life.
• Shock indicators — checked to confirm the anchor has not been loaded in a fall.

What we do not do, and who to call

We do not inspect or certify permanently installed anchor systems, roof lifelines or static lines. Those are designed by a chartered professional engineer, uniquely identified, and re-certified every twelve months by a specialist who installs that type of system. If that is what you have, we will tell you straight away rather than tag something we are not the right people to sign off.

Common questions

How often do temporary anchor points need inspecting?

Every six months, the same interval as harnesses and the rest of the personal fall arrest system they are used with.

Do you certify permanent roof anchors and static lines?

No. Permanently installed anchor systems and roof lifelines are a different job, inspected and re-certified annually, and they need a specialist who installs and certifies those systems. We inspect temporary anchor points only, and we will say so rather than sign off something outside what we do.

What counts as a temporary anchor point?

An anchor that is put in place for the work and taken away afterwards, rather than installed as part of the building. Temporary roof anchors, portable anchor straps and slings used as part of a fall arrest or travel restraint system.