Abstract: Described is a multi-directional roof anchor. The anchor is shaped so as to progressively distort under sudden load. The anchor has a generally planar structure, in which a first fixing region for fitment, either directly or indirectly, to a roofing material is provided. The anchor also includes a second attachment region for attaching devices, apparatus or equipment to the anchor, and a third shock absorbing region provided between, and integral with, the first and second regions. The third region includes one or more shock absorbing portions, shaped so as to provide gradual or progressive absorption of a sudden load applied to the anchor. The absorption is provided either by the third region alone or the third region in combination with one or both of the other two regions. Advantageously, the anchor has the ability to absorb such load when applied to it from any direction.

Abstract: A height safety anchor for fitment to a building support structure, the height safety anchor comprising: first attachment means for fitment to the building support structure; second attachment means remote from the first attachment means for attaching safety equipment; and shock absorbing means having a deformable region extending between the first and second attachment means in a first length when not subject to a deformation force corresponding to a critical sudden load, the shock absorbing means lying substantially in a single plane and comprising a substantially rigid structure that, when subject to the critical sudden load, deforms, elongating to a greater length than the first length.

Abstract: Described is a temporary roof anchor for fitment to a roof support structure, the roof anchor comprising: first attachment means for temporary fitment to the roof support structure; second attachment means remote from the first attachment means for attaching safety equipment; and shock-absorbing means having a deformable region extending between the first and second attachment means in a first length when not subject to a deformation force corresponding to a critical sudden load, the shock-absorbing means lying substantially in a single plane and comprising a substantially rigid structure that, when subject to the critical sudden load, deforms, elongating to a greater length than the first length.

Abstract: Described is a temporary roof anchor for fitment to a roof support structure, the roof anchor comprising: first attachment means for temporary fitment to the roof support structure; second attachment means remote from the first attachment means for attaching safety equipment; and shock-absorbing means having a deformable region extending between the first and second attachment means in a first length when not subject to a deformation force corresponding to a critical sudden load, the shock-absorbing means lying substantially in a single plane and comprising a substantially rigid structure that, when subject to the critical sudden load, deforms, elongating to a greater length than the first length.