Safety Netting

The following Bulletins and Good Practice Guide have been developed to give detailed information on a range of aspects regarding safety netting.

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    The Selection of Access Methods to Install and Dismantle Safety Netting

    Safety Net Test Records

    The Testing of Safety Nets for UV Degradation

    Safety Net Labels and Record Keeping

    General Arrangement for Repairing both Knotted and Knotless Safety Nets

    Repairs to a Knotless Safety Net

    Repairs to a Knotted Safety Net

    Tagging of Safety Net Repairs

    On-Site Safety Net Temporary Repair

    Maximum Permissible Gaps

    Sizing & Dressing Safety Nets

    Joining Safety Nets

    Testing Requirements for Safety Net Attachment Devices

    Drilled Fixings

    Incorrect Safety Net Support Clamps – Single Gravlock

    Attaching Safety Nets to Temporary Edge Protection

    Working Above a Safety Nets

    Loading of Safety Nets

    Safety Net Hand-Over & In Use Inspections by a Competent Person

    Removal of Safety Nets by Third Parties

    Reporting Falls Into Safety Nets

    Changes to BS EN 1263

    End of Life Nets

    Clearance Distances Beneath Safety Nets

    Towers Guidance

    Use of Ladders for Rigging and De-Rigging of Safety Nets

    Securing Safety Net Attachment Devices

    Eaves Bags

    Replacing Safety Net Identification Labels

    Safety Net Rescue

    Inspection Requirements for Safety Netting

    Rooflighting Safety Bulletin

    NFRC Safety Alert (SA06) - Non-Compliant Safety Netting

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