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BS EN 795 and the 89/686/EEC directive (Information Sheet No 4 Rev 2:2015)

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BS EN 795 and the 89/686/EEC directive (Information Sheet No 4 Rev 2:2015)

To be read in conjunction with the Magenta Book

ACR Information sheet No 4 provides information in regard to the current issues surrounding the relationship between BS EN 795 and the European PPE Directive 89/686/EEC.

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ACR publications
The Black Book: Guidance note for competence and general fitness requirements to work on roofs
The Blue Book: Recommended practice for use of safety nets for roof work
The Green Book: Site working on fragile roofs with fragile elements
The Magenta Book: Recommended practice for use of horizontal safety systems in roofwork
The Orange Book: Recommended practice for work on profiled sheeted roofs
The Purple Book: Practical methods of providing edge protection for working on roofs
The Red Book: Test for non-fragility of large element roofing assemblies
Information Sheet No 1: Selecting a competent roofing contractor
Information Sheet No 2: Safe handling of solar collectors and other large items on roofs
Information Sheet No 3: Planning minor roof works
AN 06 Safe working practices on roofs: the distinction between 'walkable and 'non-fragility'
GD13 Non-Fragility of Roofs: A Checklist
Health and Safety in Roof Work (HSG 33)
Non-Fragility
Test for Non-Fragility
Non-Fragility Testing Video
Work at Height Regulations (WAHR)
Useful links
Advisory Committee for Roofsafety (ACR)
Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
The Rooflight Association

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