Loading ...Fall Protection Dictionary: SP-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 buzzwords that sales guys use to show you how “great” their fall protection is. So, without any further ado, and by special request, let’s pull out another word from the Snug Harness Word Sack:
SP-Anchor:
Definition: A SP-Anchor is a roof anchor made of galvanized steel that is capable of fitting any roof. It is the piece of equipment you lanyard attaches to.
Word Origin: Holy Insert Joke Here Batman! Where did this word come from? For those of you, who are two steps behind, let me catch you up. The SP-Anchor sounds harmless at first, but when you say it without the hyphen it instantly becomes “spanker.”
Let the speculation begin. My original thought was that one of the product developers brought his demo home and found a different use for the flexible steel, leaving spotty welts everywhere he went.
After literally hours of tantalizing debate in my office, I concluded that this probably was inaccurate (the door was only closed for approximately 45 seconds). I then analyzed the initials “SP.” Could it possibly mean “self propelled?” I don’t think that is the image they’re looking for, and in fall protection, nothing should be propelled off of the roof. I concluded that the “SP” is an abbreviation for “specialty” anchor. So special, in fact, that you can throw it away.
Analysis: The SP-Anchor is a great tool for construction workers on the go. These are some of the few roof anchors that are disposable. They’re disposable like Ford Pintos, although the SP-Anchor won’t burst into flames when it’s thrown away. I think tt’s about time somebody made a roof anchor that isn’t an investment. Look, for the price of 1/20th of a cup of coffee a day, you can have your very own SP-Anchor. See, it’s economical. Now, a contractor can put safety in their bids without blowing the job. Watch it.
The SP-Anchor can fit any pitch roof. I’m unsure if it can hit a B flat, which can get pretty high, but I do know that you can buy these in advance and you’ll always have the perfect anchor. The SP-Anchor nails or screws directly into the truss, and is as secure as any other anchor. It meets every applicable standard for fall protection, even the unpopular standards like: “This product must have a funny name.” It’s even constructed of galvanized steel, which is pretty sturdy for a disposable product, especially since a large amount of disposable products are made of bubble wrap. Luckily, someone at Guardian had the foresight to see that a bubble wrap roof anchor was impractical, no matter how fun it might’ve been.
How do you dispose of it? Well, there are two ways. You can hammer the top over the side or you can unscrew the screws and take it out. It’s just that simple, unless, you nailed it into the truss and want to take it out completely. Yanking on that with a crow bar or the back of your hammer could send you spiraling off the roof with the anchor you just uninstalled. Overall, the SP-Anchor has some great features, but I’m sure people would save more money getting something that they can reuse.
Disclaimer: This post in no way implies that you should throw away an entire Ford Pinto without first consulting your local waste management facility for proper pickup procedures. Trust me it will never fit in a garbage can no matter how hard you try. By the way, does anyone need thirty crushed garbage cans?
Similar Terms:
Pitch Me Peak Clamps
Expendable Housetop Holds
The Banger (only kidding!)
Word Associations:
SP-Anchor: No, I don’t have a boat.
SP-Anchor: Wasn’t she on the Golden Girls? I think she played Dorothy.
SP-Anchor: I don’t think I should right now, that’s meant for the bedroom. Right honey?
So, there you have it. This word is a useful product in fall protection, but some might consider it wasteful and laborious. Unfortunately, that’s not something I can decide for you, but we are one step closer to fall protection divinity. Even though we’ve got miles to go, I hope you appreciated our dissection of the SP-Anchor, and as always 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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