Posted By Joe I'm looking for feedback on the use of Jordon Clamps as a means of anchoring fall arrest. Are there any safety concerns from there use i.e. loading, integrity of fitting etc?

Posted By FAH Hi Joe Yup - there are loads of safety concerns when using any demountable anchor points - especially for fall-arrest or fall prevention. I'm assuming that you're in the UK, or at least the EU, so the basic legal requirements are the same. First, I'm sure that you're familiar with the UK Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regs? It's not just the Clamp that must be tested, it's also the point to which the Clamp is to be fitted. The Clamps themselves should be tested anyway to meet LOLER requirements; &, Your anchor points must be tested to meet the requirements of LOLER EVERY TIME that you change their position. This is not a topic that can be comprehensively answered so easily as there are going to be a great many site & activity issues to be taken into consideration as well. May I suggest that you get your safety adviser to explain the application of LOLER in plain language - or, if you don't have one, get a copy of L113 [LOLER + ACoP + Guidance book] from HSE Books. If you wish to discuss this in greater detail privately, you can get my contact details from IOSH. Frank Hallett