According to OSHA's Website: In general, it is better to use fall prevention systems, such as guardrails, than fall protection systems, such as safety nets or fall arrest devices, because they provide more positive safety means. Passive Fall Protection / Fall Prevention Products
OSHA Residential Fall Protection Change 90 Day Phase-In Ends Sept 16, 2011
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Residential Guardrail System #12070 & #12075 Two Brackets, One Solution
System Spec Sheet Why Guardrails are Best Power Point Presentation PDF Presentation Starter System #12079 Install Instructions
- 12070 Spec Sheet 12075 Spec Sheet
- Provides fall protection, slide guard & toeboard
- Installs and removes like roof brackets
- Interleaves with Shingles & slotted for easy removal
- Positions for various roof pitches up to 16/12
- Works on all rake and gabled edges
- Maximum spacing 8' apart (used with construction grade lumber)
- Can be used in all phases of construction
- Tested In a Lab to Meet OSHA Regulations 12070 Test Results 12075 Test Results
- Powder coated safety yellow
- Made in America
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Parapet Wall Guardrail System #12090 For commercial roofs
See Spec Sheet See Install Instructions See Test Results
- Assembles quickly from inside of parapet
- Guardrail post is always on inner side of parapet wall to meet OSHA height regulations throughout its use
- Coarse adjustment 4" to 24" - thumb screw tightened
- Easily installed by one person without ladders or scaffolds
- Parapet bracket weighs only 19lbs. full assembled
- The guard post is included with the #12090 system.
- Individual units can be moved without complete disassembly of units and guardrail posts
- Maximum spacing 8' apart (used with construction grade lumber)
- Can be used for fall protection
- Complies with OSHA regulations
- Powder coated safety yellow
- Made in America
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Universal Guardrail System #12060 For flat roofs
See Spec Sheet Vs. Wood Guardrail Flyer 
- Capable of multiple applications including flat roofs, metal roofs, parapets, skylights, stairwells, and rake edges on steep pitched roofs
- Plate connects to virtually any surface
- Plate can be nailed, bolted or welded and if necessary, left behind
- System comes complete with all 3 parts (individual components available as well)
- The Connector (part #12022) features a key lock button
- Maximum spacing 8' apart (used with construction grade lumber)
- Can be used for fall protection
- Complies with OSHA regulations
- Powder coated safety yellow
- Made in America
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- Quick set up and take down
- Reusable and easy to store
- Complies with OSHA regulations
- Creates safety perimeters on commercial roofs
- Works for ground applications as well
- 42" Posts for high visibility
- Set of four includes 130' of warning flags
- Powder coated safety yellow
- Made in America
Utility Bracket #20100
Facilitates building guardrails and warning lines
A Word about Guard Rails
Using guard rails as fall protection is economical and makes good sense for many applications including high and low pitch roofs and parapet walls.
The Acro parapet system model #12090 is one example which offers contractors the ability to set-up their fall protection quickly without additional hardware. This system does not penetrate the building as the safety bracket simply locks onto the parapet with an adjustable hand screw. Cross rails are made from pre-cut 2 x 4 standard stud materials which require no tensioning.
Residential houses and some steep pitch commercial buildings present a unique challenge for guard rail systems which Acro solved in 1996. The model #12070 is fabricated from the standard roof bracket that contractors have been using for years. This guard rail is nailed to the roof and is easily moved during all phases of construction including decking, weather-proofing and finally shingling-just like a roof bracket.
In 2009 Acro introduced the Universal Guard Rail system model 12060 which targets low pitch roofs, including metal roofs. Unique to the system is the low profile attaching plate which is attached either by nails, bolts or screws. Even welding is an option. A connecting shoe and post are added to complete the system. Pre-cut 2 x 4 studs are used for cross rails. During removal, the attachment plate may be left on the building greatly reducing take down time. The low ½" profile is easily covered below the roof surface. Other applications when the safety rail is needed on top of an existing roof (skylights or stairwell); screws are easily removed during take down.
Acro Building Systems (800-267-3807) is a leader in the fall protection business. Safety guard rails plus simplicity yield economical safety systems for contractors.
