Summary
This Technical Bulletin provides guidance to Clients, Principal Contractors, Contractors and FASET Members on the safe us of beam gliders / beam anchors used as an anchor when accessing a steel structure.

Note: In 2017 there were two separate incidents that occurred in the construction industry where beam gliders / beam anchors became detached from the steel, resulting in the persons falling, causing serious injuries. Whilst the root causes of the incidents are not covered in this guide, a contributing factor was that the beam gliders / beam anchors came off the steelwork due to a small gap in the steel structure.

What are Beam Gliders / Beam Anchors?
A beam glider / beam anchor clamps on to hot rolled steel beams to provide an anchor point capable of constant adjustment during progressive works. They are used in many trades to offer an adjustable anchor point for fall restraint, work suspension or fall arrest. They are typically classed as Personal Fall Protection Equipment and should comply to BS EN 795: 2012 Personal fall protection equipment – Anchor devices.

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