Eyebolt and Abseil Point Testing

Eyebolts are widely used across a variety of applications, from merchandising and lighting to rope access maintenance and window cleaning, it is therefore imperative that they comply with current legislation and are deemed appropriate for use.

It is recommended that eyebolts and single anchor points used for the purpose of Work at Height should be testing once every 12 months and once every 6 months if Class A. If your system has not been compliance tested by a competent person within a 12 month period, they should be tagged strictly DO NOT USE.

Testing Standards

• BS EN 795
• BS EN 7883

Eyebolt Testing

• Fixed eyebolts
• Removable eyebolts
• Flush lock eyebolts
• Visual merchandising hooks
• Abseil points

What to Look For

• Missing or loose fixtures and fittings
• Missing tags
• Structural damage in the surrounding area
• Visual damage or vandalism
• Corrosion

TIP: eyebolts and abseil points are used in conjunction with PPE, it is imperative that this is also inspected for compliance and deemed appropriate for use by a competent person.

Why Heightsafe?

Highly experienced Work at Height operatives are available nationwide and can not only install and test your safety equipment, but also provide maintenance and remedial action where required. A unique client portal provides full transparency of the services provided, with before and after images for every job, and alerts for next compliance dates.