DBI-SALA 3M Web Choke Tie-Off Anchor

DBI-SALA 3M Web Choke Tie-Off Anchor

3M purchase code FPA1002002, model no. 7012815091 (2 ft variant).

Available in 13 lengths (2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30 and 40 ft). Select the desired length from the drop-down menu.

The DBI-SALA 3M Web Choke Tie-Off Anchor is a lightweight, durable polyester sling that wraps around a beam, column or structural member and chokes back on itself to form a secure anchor point. Reusable and portable, it moves easily from one jobsite to another and fits structures of varying sizes.

Benefits of the web choke tie-off anchor

• Polyester webbing resistant to abrasion and UV rays.
• Fast tool-free choke installation.
• Reusable and fully portable anchor point.
• Thirteen lengths to fit the structure circumference.
• Steel hardware for a robust connection to the fall-arrest system.

Technical specifications of the DBI-SALA anchor

• Brand: DBI-SALA.
• Materials: polyester webbing, steel hardware.
• Attachment type: choke tie-off.
• Installation type: reusable.
• Capacity: withstands 22 kN (5,000 lb) or meets the OSHA 2:1 safety factor.
• Compliance: 29 CFR OSHA 1910.140 and 1926.502.
• Country of origin: United States.

Applications of the temporary choke tie-off anchor

Construction, mining, oil and gas, transportation, utilities and wind energy. Wherever a temporary anchor point must be created quickly around an existing structure.

Installation of the web tie-off anchor

Select a structure able to support the required load. Wrap the sling around the structure, pass the ring at one end through the ring or connector at the other end, then tighten to create the choke. Connect the personal fall-arrest system to the anchor point thus formed.

Inspection of the fall-arrest anchor

Before each use, check the webbing (cuts, burns, fraying, UV discoloration), the stitching and the hardware (corrosion, deformation). Remove from service any adaptor that is damaged or has arrested a fall.

Maintenance of the polyester anchor sling

Clean with lukewarm water and a cloth, without abrasives or chemicals. Air dry away from direct heat. Store in a dry place, away from humidity and UV rays, and protect the hardware from corrosion.

Anchorage strength requirements for an anchor point

The minimum strength required of an anchor point depends on the type of system and on the applicable provincial regulation. Because a fall arrest system is almost always used with a shock absorber, this is the value that applies in the vast majority of work situations.

• Fall arrest system with a shock absorber (the usual case): the anchor must be able to support a static force of at least 6 kN without exceeding the allowable unit stress of the materials it is made of.
• Travel restraint system (prevents the worker from reaching the edge): the anchor must support at least 2 kN.
• In Quebec, an anchor point must have a breaking strength of at least 18 kN (Regulation respecting occupational health and safety, CQLR c. S-2.1, r. 4).

A permanent or multi-point anchor must be certified by a professional engineer or installed according to the manufacturer's written instructions. When several fall arrest systems are connected to the same anchor, the required strength multiplies by the number of systems attached. Always have the selection and installation done by a competent person.

FAQ about the web choke tie-off anchor

Here are the most frequent questions about this DBI-SALA 3M web choke tie-off anchor.

What strength must this anchor provide?

It must withstand 22 kN (5,000 lb) or meet the OSHA 2:1 safety factor.

Is this anchor permanent or temporary?

Temporary and reusable, it is installed and removed without tools.

On which structures can it be installed?

Any structure of sufficient strength around which the webbing can wrap.

Is this anchor reusable?

Yes, as long as it passes inspection and has not arrested a fall.

Complementary equipment suggestions

To build a complete fall arrest system around this anchorage point, first plan how to connect to it: the adjustable polyester-web adapter anchor (FPA10021XX) that fits the structure's circumference, its flame-resistant Kevlar version (FPA100220X) for hot work, and the ExoFit NEX SEAT-BELT 4 D-ring suspension harness (FPH1113653CALP) worn by the lineworker.

Then complete with the lanyards suited to the work position: an adjustable web positioning lanyard (FPL1231016C), an adjustable rope lanyard with a steel hook (FPL1234070) or a lighter aluminum hook (FPL1234071), as well as the Cynch-Lok pole-climbing devices offered in rope (FPL1204057) or strap (FPL1204075).

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