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Roof anchor and eyebolt inspection
A periodic inspection record for anchor devices used for fall protection. Record whether the installation and last inspection records were seen, then add each anchor: scan its label, record its type and location, check corrosion, the fixing and the surrounding structure, whether it was load tested and how, and whether it passed or was withdrawn, with photos. The form counts anchors withdrawn and records the next examination date. Every question is listed below, and you can fill the live form in on this page.
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How often should roof anchors and eyebolts be inspected?
Regulation 12 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires work equipment exposed to conditions causing deterioration to be inspected at suitable intervals, and each time exceptional circumstances could affect its safety, by a competent person, with the result recorded and kept until the next inspection. BS 7883 gives recommendations for the design, installation, use, maintenance and inspection of anchor systems. Set the interval with your competent person and the system's records.
Last updated . Facts checked by the SiteSurvey team on 17 October 2026 against regulation 12 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (inspection) and BSI: BS 7883, personal fall protection equipment anchor systems, code of practice.
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A roof anchor, eyebolt and safety line inspection: each anchor device with its type and location, visual and fixing checks, test where required, label, pass or withdrawn, and the next examination date. 3 sections and 59 questions. Follow-up questions and guidance appear only when an answer calls for them, so the person on site never sees the ones that do not apply.
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- Project: the project name
- Client: the project's customer
- Site: the site, when the form is opened for a space or a product
- Site address: the site address, from the space or the project
Visit
- ProjectShort answerFills in from the project name
- ClientShort answerFills in from the project's customer
- Site*Short answerFills in from the site, when the form is opened for a space or a product
- Site addressShort answerFills in from the site address, from the space or the project
- Inspection date*Date
- TimeTime
- Competent person*Short answer
- CompanyShort answer
- Were the installation and last inspection records seen?Yes or No
- Inspection interval you work to (months)Number
From the system's records, the manufacturer's instructions or your competent person. The form uses it to flag anchors past their interval and sets no interval of its own.
- GuidanceThe Work at Height Regulations 2005 (regulation 12) require equipment exposed to deterioration to be inspected by a competent person at suitable intervals and after exceptional circumstances, with the result recorded. BS 7883 gives recommendations for the design, installation, use, maintenance and inspection of anchor systems. BS EN 795 is the product standard for anchor devices used for personal fall protection; check the device is marked to it and follow the manufacturer's inspection instructions.
- Weather captureAnswer
Record estimated current conditions and add what you observe on site.
Anchor devices
- Anchors by roof or areaRepeat for each entry. Each one asks:
- Roof or area*Short answer
For example Main roof, Plant deck or Level 6 windows
- Anchors in this areaRepeat for each anchor. Each one asks:
- Anchor reference*Short answer
- Scan the anchor labelScan a label: serial number, anchor id
Optional. Scan the label or tag to capture its numbers.
- TypeChoose one
- Eyebolt (through-fixed)
- Eyebolt (resin-fixed)
- Single point roof anchor
- Horizontal lifeline
- Rail system
- Davit socket
- Position in this areaShort answer
- Anchor position (GPS)Short answer
Optional. Mark it on the roof, so the next inspector can find it. Indoor or eyebolt fixes near a wall can be rough. Tap Mark current location on site. It saves the coordinates, a grid reference and the accuracy.
- Date of its last inspectionDate
- Days since the last inspectionWorked out by the formShown when “Date of its last inspection” is answered and “Inspection date” is answered
- CheckThe last inspection was longer ago than the interval you work to. Record why, and whether the anchor was used in between.Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- No corrosion or damageChoose one
- OK
- Defect
- Fixing secure and fully engagedChoose one
- OK
- Defect
- Surrounding structure soundChoose one
- OK
- Defect
- Checks with a defectWorked out by the form
- Load tested?Yes or No
- Test load, duration and resultShort answerShown when “Load tested?” is Yes
- Test load applied (kN)NumberShown when “Load tested?” is Yes
- Test load in the installer's or manufacturer's instructions (kN)Number
The form compares the applied load with it and sets no figure of its own.
Shown when “Load tested?” is Yes - Applied against the instructionsWorked out by the formShown only when the answers above make it relevant
- Result*Choose one
- Pass
- Withdrawn from use
- Why withdrawnShort answerShown when “Result” is “Withdrawn from use”
- WarningWithdrawn from use. Label it or remove it so nobody clips on, and do not use it until it is repaired or replaced and passes inspection.Shown when “Result” is “Withdrawn from use”
- CheckA check has a defect, or the test load was below the instructions, but the anchor is recorded as a pass. Record why it is safe to use, or withdraw it.Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- Labelled with the next examination date?Yes or NoShown when “Result” is “Pass”
- PhotosPhotos
- a_f_passWorked out by the form
- a_f_testedWorked out by the form
- a_f_overdueWorked out by the form
- a_f_unlabelledWorked out by the form
- This roof or area: anchors inspectedWorked out by the form
- This roof or area: passedWorked out by the form
- This roof or area: anchors withdrawnWorked out by the form
- This roof or area: load testedWorked out by the form
- This roof or area: past the intervalWorked out by the form
- This roof or area: passed but not labelledWorked out by the form
- Anchors inspectedWorked out by the form
- PassedWorked out by the form
- Anchors withdrawnWorked out by the form
- Load testedWorked out by the form
- Past the intervalWorked out by the form
- Passed but not labelledWorked out by the form
- WarningAt least one anchor is withdrawn from use. Tell the building manager today, and make sure the access plan for window cleaning or roof work does not rely on it.Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- Actions for withdrawn or defective anchorsRepeat for each action. Each one asks:Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
- Action*Notes
- PriorityChoose one
- Urgent
- High
- Medium
- Low
- OwnerShort answer
- DueDate
- StatusChoose one
- Open
- In progress
- Completed
- Next examination dueDate
- Days to the next examinationWorked out by the formShown when “Next examination due” is answered and “Inspection date” is answered
- CheckThe next examination date is further away than the interval you work to. Check the date.Shown only when the answers above make it relevant
Sign-off
- Building manager nameShort answer
- Building manager signatureSignature
- Completed by*Short answer
- SignatureSignature
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Roof anchor inspection FAQs
What is checked on an eyebolt?
Corrosion and damage, that the fixing is secure and fully engaged, and that the surrounding structure is sound. Where a load test is done, the form records the test load, duration and result.
What if an anchor fails?
Withdraw it from use and record why. The form counts withdrawn anchors so they are not used until replaced.
Does the inspection have to be recorded?
Yes, where regulation 12 applies. The result must be recorded and kept until the next inspection is recorded, and equipment obtained from another business must come with evidence of its last inspection.
What does BS 7883 cover?
BSI says BS 7883 covers anchor systems for personal fall protection, including inspection, and gives example inspection result categories: pass, conditional pass, conditional fail and fail.
Can I scan each anchor?
Yes. Scan the anchor label on the SiteSurvey app so the record matches the device, and record whether it is labelled with the next examination date.
Who uses this?
Height safety engineers, window cleaning companies, facilities managers and building managers.
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