ISO 14567:1999

Overview

ISO 14567:1999 specifies safety and performance requirements for single-point anchor devices used exclusively as attachment points for personal protective equipment (PPE) against falls from height. The standard covers permanent and temporary single-point anchors for fall arrest, work positioning and travel restriction (restraint). It sets scope, test methods, marking/labeling, packaging, installation, inspection and maintenance guidance for anchors intended for a single user.

Key facts:

• Rated to sustain a maximum dynamic arresting force of 6.0 kN and a maximum static loading of 1.0 kN (assumes 100 kg person post‑fall).
• Anchor devices must be designed to withstand at least 12 kN in all directions of potential loading.
• Applicable only for PPE that conforms to ISO 10333‑1, ‑2, ‑3 and ‑5.
• Anchor devices are intended for single-person use; rescuers should not attach to the same anchor unless specifically designed and permitted.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Classes of anchors: Class A1 (walls/columns/lintels), A2 (inclined roofs), B (transportable temporary), E (deadweight on horizontal surfaces).
• Design requirements: secure PPE attachment points, avoid unintentional disengagement, correct bearing surfaces, radiused edges, adequate thread engagement and backplates for through‑type anchors.
• Performance and testing: type tests for static and dynamic loads, corrosion resistance testing, and laboratory verification (referenced test standards included).
• Installation & free space: guidance on required free space (RFS) below the anchor to prevent impact during fall arrest and recommended fixing methods based on substrate.
• Marking, labelling & instructions: manufacturer’s labeling, instructions for safe use, inspection intervals, packaging and storage.
• Inspection & maintenance: requirements to ensure ongoing integrity, including considerations for bonded or cast‑in anchors and accessibility for inspection.

Practical applications and users

ISO 14567 is essential for:

• Anchor device manufacturers designing and certifying single‑point anchors.
• Safety engineers and designers specifying attachment points for building maintenance, window cleaning, façade access and small‑scale rope‑access tasks.
• Installers and inspection bodies responsible for installation, periodic testing and life‑cycle maintenance.
• Procurement & facility managers who must ensure anchor selection meets regulatory/contractual safety requirements.
• Workplace safety trainers and rescue planners (noting rescue attachment restrictions).

Typical applications: rooftop maintenance anchors, davit and column anchors, eyebolts, portable tripods and deadweight anchors used for single‑user fall protection.

Related standards

• ISO 10333‑1, ‑2, ‑3, ‑5 (PPE for personal fall‑arrest systems)
• ISO 10333‑4 and ISO 16024 (other line/lifeline systems)
• ISO 1140 (ropes – polyamide)
• ISO 9227 (corrosion salt spray tests)
• EN 10002 series (tensile testing), EN 45001 (testing laboratory criteria)

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