Safety Netting

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

Although they are free to download, we would encourage you to return to the site to view them to ensure that you are always reading the most up to date information.

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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