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What is the Gridmesh Anchor?

Developed in response to a need to:

Provide temporary anchorages on structures covered by grid mesh;Provide efficient, secure, temporary systems otherwise requiring rope technicians;Remove latent cost of having un-serviced SRLs & anchors in place.

What is done now?Many inappropriate set ups

What is done now?Where the solution is sound, the frequency of equipment being left in-situ after work being completed is highLatent equipment can lead to un-serviced safety equipment being used as well as costing the company $

What does the Gridmesh Anchor look like?Provided in a storage bag for easy transport to site and to keep items in one place – can be carried by one person

What does the Gridmesh Anchor look like?Comes in kit form with all elements required to set an anchor in place by two people without exposing them to a height risk

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Place the GMA in a location above the underlying structure

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Ensure position of Sling access holes is no greater than 150mm from structural edge

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Remove components requiredSecure tag line to sling

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Lower sling through GMA base to person belowSecure tag line to avoid dropping sling

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Secure SRL to slingEnsure SRL has a tagline in place

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Raise sling with SRL attached using taglineSecure sling through anchorage beam

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Lower beam into secure resting place to set anchor

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Secure GMA base to structure if required in high wind/moving structure (e.g. Oil rig)Close lidNote tapered edges to reduce trip hazard

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Pull tagline on SRL to access connector hook

How to install the Gridmesh Anchor

Connect SRL hook to harness Now ready to commence workRepeat steps in reverse to remove GMAInstallation time: Maximum 5 mins

Other features of the Gridmesh Anchor

Rated as a single person anchor to 22.2kN (or 5000lb). Can be used as a two-person anchor in certain locations/markets;Will not place load on the gridmesh – all load transferred to structure through solid feet on base;Hi-visibility stickers to shine in the dark under applied light;Made in approved safety colours;Tapered edges avoid trip hazard;Carried by one person – all components in one kit.

Why Use the Gridmesh Anchor?

Simplicity means higher chance of worker engagement in safe operating practice;Easy to train staff in set up and removal;Removes need for latent equipment on site, reducing risk of un-serviced equipment being used;No need for rope technicians to set anchors under gridmesh structures;Cost saving in equipment for job – about the same price as single beam anchor;

More information the Gridmesh Anchor

Available in August 2017

Accessible through major safety suppliers

Future development – materials lifting model

More details at www.gridmeshanchor.com