This Blog article will provide an overview of the installation and use of the Guardian Fall Protection 5K Concrete Anchor and 10K Concrete Anchor.
The Guardian portable concrete anchor is available in two sizes; one is rated for 5,000 (5K) pounds and the other for 10,000 (10K) pounds.
The 5,000 pound capacity concrete safety anchor will support one person per anchor point.
The 1” 10,000 pound capacity concrete safety anchor can be used as a standalone anchor or horizontal lifeline that can support two workers. For use as a horizontal lifeline, follow the OSHA guidelines for distance, weight and use.
For this demonstration I will be using the 1” 10,000 pound capacity concrete safety anchor. Make sure that you install the anchor in concrete that is rated at a minimum of 3,000 PSI. For drilling the hole I will be using a Makita 1” Rotor Hammer SDS Drill Bit and a Makita HR2811F Rotor Hammer. Make sure that you take the appropriate safety measures prior to starting to drill. Always wear safety glasses and make sure that your drill is in Rotor Hammer position and not just Hammer.
Drill the hole to the manufacturers specified dimension and depth. For the 1” 10,000 pound capacity concrete Commercial Anchor the manufacturer has specified that the hole must be 1” in diameter and a minimum of 4 ½” deep. Once the hole is drilled, clean out the drilled hole with a bulb or vacuum to remove as much of the dust as possible.
Drill the hole for the Guardian Fall Protection Concrete Anchor
Before you install the anchor complete a full safety inspection. Confirm there are no cracks, rust or bends and no frays in the cable. Make sure that the anchor is in perfect mechanical working condition. Once the inspection has been completed, insert the anchor into the drilled hole.
Insert the 10k Concrete Safety Anchor
Before using the anchor review the product instructions from the manufacturer. Make sure that your use falls within the manufactures guidelines for the anchor.
This article has outlined the installation and use of the of the Guardian Fall Protection 5k and 10K concrete anchors.
My name is Mike Maloney, the Safety Guy from Carson.Safety.com and this has been a demonstration of the use of the Guardian G-Bolt portable concrete anchorage connector. Please contact me at (888) SAFT GUY – (888) 723-8489 if you have any questions or Fall Protection equipment needs.
Mike Maloney the Safety Guy from CarsonSafety.Com