Loading ...Fall Protection Dictionary: Double-D Anchor
As a service to you, we here at the Snug Harness
break down some of the useful terminology and make fun of some of the stupid
names that sales guys use for their fall protection. So, in honor of Snug Harness’ Concrete
Celebration, let’s pull out another word from the Word Sack:
Double-D Concrete Anchor:
Definition: A Double-D Concrete Anchor is a
reusable concrete anchor that can be installed into a concrete form providing
one or two person tie off point.
Word Origin: It would sound to me like this name originated from a very lonely man,
or a very large chested man. Or a man
who wanted a very large… Well you get the point. Now, I don’t what to go into all the details exactly why this
name is funny to individuals like myself, but let’s just say it has something
to do with body parts I hope to see some day…fingers crossed.
I can honestly say that I don’t think that this is the
breast name for a fall protection anchor, but I wouldn’t want to sit here and
udder on and on like a boob trying to come up with or remember a more
serviceable name. Besides, I have a bad
mammary. Ok, enough with the puns…eh.
Analysis: The Double-D Concrete Anchor is
actually very unique in the fact that two workers can be allowed to tie off
simultaneously to this anchor. This is
almost unheard of, but you’re hearing it now because I’m telling it to you. Oh, and it’s easy to install.
You simply insert a piece of 1 in. PVC pipe into a concrete
form and when it dries…it’s ready. You
then slide the anchor through the pipe, screw the ends and it’s done. Seriously, it’s that simple. I barely used the instructions…but that’s
not really saying much.
Hey, this anchor can also be used as an anchor point for a
horizontal lifeline system. Yep, Henry
will be drying his underwear on the job site because you decided to put up a
horizontal lifeline. Hell, you can even
use a retractable on this anchor…beautiful. Ironically that’s the first thing I think when I see the Double-D.
Oh, and for those of you cheapskates out there, this anchor
is completely reusable. Except, of
course, for the PVC pipe. Although that
shouldn’t be a problem, it’s not like PVC pipe is like gasoline or solid gold
for that matter. But, if it was… never
mind.
Disclaimer: This post in no way implies that you
should haphazardly rush through instruction manuals. The greatest care should be taken when assembling fall protection
equipment. Trust me, no one wants to
end up with Peanut Butter in their VCR because they didn’t read the directions.
Similar Terms:
Dual O-Ring Anchor
Cleavage Claw
The Droopy D
Triple-TeeTee Tie Off (only kidding!)
Word Associations:
Double-D Concrete Anchor: Jeez, they’re not that hard.
Double-D Concrete Anchor: Is that the bra they use when implants go bad?
Double-D Concrete Anchor: Does it come with a push-up portion?
So, there you have it. I hope you appreciated our dissection of the Double-D Concrete Anchor,
and we’ll be back again next week with another word. Thanks for stopping by the
Snug Harness, where it’s always hot and sweaty. You never know what you might find in the Snug
Harness’ world of construction and fall protection.
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