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ACR Best Practice Guide -

 “ACR[CP]001:2007 Rev 3 Recommended Practice for work on Profiled Sheeted Roofs “

To ensure safety during roofwork requires the commitment of all those involved in the procurement process. This publication aims to give advice on how this can be achieved, by addressing:

• The planning of, and safe systems of work for, work at height;
• The selection and use of work equipment for work at height;
• The management and supervision of work at height;
• The competence of workers performing work at height; and
• The role designers can play in limiting hazards.

The delivery of improvements in the prevention of falls from height will only be achieved with the full involvement of all those with a role to play, i.e. employers, workers, trades unions, trade associations, manufacturers, trainers and others.

This guide gives practical advice on the duties placed on clients, contractors, designers and manufacturers and includes recommendations for good practice while working on roofs. It concentrates on profiled roofs. Nevertheless, those engaged in other similar activities would benefit from the advice given, as many of the principles do apply and offer good practice.

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Rev 2 was published on 24/08/2007

Rev 3 was published on 08/05/2008 

page updated 03/10/08

The Advisory Committee for Roofwork [ACR] is a body dedicated to making working on roofs safer.  Its membership is made up of nominees from the major roofworking Federations and Associations and the Health & Safety Executive, who provide the experience of many years of involvement in working on roofs in the advice given in their documents.Every care and attention is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information included in their documents and this website, however the committee or any individual committtee members can not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions contained therein