Safe use of safety nets
S
afety nets are used to defect and absorb the energy of a falling
person or object in order to avoid injury to people and damage
to property. Safety nets have three essential features: defection,
absorption and height. They are classifed by British Standard
BSEN1253-1 according to mesh size and energy absorption, and
they must meet strict criteria depending on their intended purpose.
For example, if the fall height is more than 6 1/2 feet, the safety net
must be at least 376.74 square feet, with a maximum fxing space
of 8 feet 2.43 inches. You can fnd more essential information about
safety nets in our infographic below.
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