Veritas Compliance capability
Anchor testing
Record anchor pull, proof, ultimate and shear tests with loads, results, failure modes, equipment records and location-linked photos.
Anchor testing is a core compliance workflow for height safety and facade access programmes. Veritas Compliance captures test type, applied loads, results, failure modes, equipment calibration context and location-linked photos against each anchor or anchor array.
The intent is to replace handwritten test sheets and disconnected photo folders with a structured record certifiers and principal contractors can audit without reconstruction.
Because every test attaches to location and installation context, recertification programmes and incident investigations start from the same evidence chain.
The problem this solves
Anchor test evidence often lives in paper dockets that do not connect to the building record. When recertification is due or an incident occurs, nobody can quickly prove which anchors were tested, with what equipment and to what outcome.
Structured anchor testing closes that gap by making load, result and photo capture the default field behaviour.
Workflow narrative
- 1. Identify anchor locations
Confirm anchor IDs, elevations and installation context before testing begins.
- 2. Execute and record tests
Capture test type, loads, duration, results and any failure modes on device.
- 3. Attach evidence
Add photos, equipment records and location markup while still on site.
- 4. Release certification context
Test records feed certification and reporting pathways with expiry rules retained.
In the product
Verified product evidence
Outcomes
- Structured test records instead of paper reconstruction
- Location-linked evidence for each anchor
- Faster recertification mobilisation
- Clearer audit trail for principal contractors
Applicable standards
- AS/NZS 5532:2013Manufacturing requirements for single-user anchor devices
- AS/NZS 1891.4:2009Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices - selection, use and maintenance
- AS 4488 seriesIndustrial rope access systems
Limitations
Calibrated equipment records
Test validity depends on accurate equipment registration and calibration documentation maintained by the operator.
Certifier acceptance
Report and certificate format suitability for specific authorities should be confirmed against engagement scope.
FAQ
Common questions
Which test types are supported?
Can we map anchors to elevations?
Do failed anchors stay in the record?
Is this only for rope-access contractors?
Related Compliance capabilities
Height safety certification
Manage height safety system certification with expiry tracking, evidence attachments and recertification visibility.
Product certification
Track product certification evidence, batch records and compliance outputs with traceable attachments and hold-point context.
Readiness and hold-point gates
Configure readiness and hold-point gates so work does not proceed without required test evidence, certifications and approvals.
Compliance reports and recertification
Generate professional compliance reports and manage recertification programmes from structured test and certification evidence.
Book a demo of Anchor testing
See this capability in the live Veritas Inspect workspace. Workspace provisioning is operator-led after commercial setup.