Frequently asked Questions- Safety NettingWhat is Netting or Safety Netting?Safety netting is a collection of interwined,knotless webbing which provides a means of Control measure and Practicable Solution, protection to and for Workers and Public safety when working at heights. It is also physical barrier to mitigate and prevent falls at midpoint. In addition,by placing debris mesh or overlay protection netting on top of the Safety nets to stop smaller objects from falling below. It is great measure of control when working below. So the intention in using Safety Nets when working at heights is to prevent incidents and save lives! For Safety Netting Conformity and specification: must be manufactured to and in accordance with BS1263-1:2002. Safety Nets Specification!
How do Safety Nets Work? The Safety Netting fall arrest works by a way absorption of the energy created during the fall, the interwind meshes are released slowly through cords system in the nets and thus having the correct sag is very critical part of installation for the nets to able adhere to conditions** Standards: BS EN 1263-1, 1263-2 (2002), ASNZ4576, ISO9001:2008Guideline: Safety Nets Installation and Training ManualIn Australia, it is Performanced based approach when working at heights, and while still relying on the ISO9001:2008, British and European Standards. Why Install Safety Nets?It is another form of fall arrest system that has many benefits and apart from delivering cost and time savings; while producing excellent fall arrest system and it is part of the solution when working at heights. Suppliers of Safety nets?
Who Can Install Safety Nets and Inspect?
How does Installation and Inspection Process affect Safety onsite? The handover process provides professional protection and accountability through correct hand over documentations and Net Inspection follows that Installations of Safety Nets has been completed to meet Legislative requirements and guidelines.
Emergency Response Procedure If your are using Safety Nets onsite then it is a 'must' to have Emergency Response procedure onsite, aiding Site Emergency Plan **Is the Annual 'UV' testing important? As Safety nets are installed in open environment and because Safety Net system is created from polyproplene which is less resistance to UV light which is found in Sunlight. Every Safety Net manufactured to BS1261-1, has three test mesh attached to corner and every year or no more than 12 month periods a test mesh will be taken off and send for testing in accordance with ISO 1806 and this test must be recorded as proof of evidence that nets can remain in services for next 12 months.If the Test mesh fail, this net must be removed from services as the mesh has started to be weakened. Best way to check is the discolouration of mesh/twines of net. At Safety Nets Australia we provide this services. What should the Clearence Factor be under the Safety Nets when suspened?While there number of factors/ elments effects the clearence, will mention just a few. It is important to ensure that there is sufficient space (clearance) below the safety net to allow for delfection under arrest without striking a hazard, but in the normal course of installation of suspended nets it 3.0m high.However, Span plays a major factor and so does the fall(how high). Safety Nets Fall arrest system designed to withstand 6m fall,however in Australia, best practice not more than 2.0m .Planning is another important Factor :Fall arrest VS Prevention as Safety nets can do either pending on size of the net.**What is the strenght of Anchor Points required when suspending Safety Netting onto Structure:, 6kn-4kn,as the fixing points based on multi point fixing connections rather than one point.Intended Applications and Best Use! Safety Nets are the most efficient and cost effective fall prevention barrier for many different applications:
What can go wrong with Safety Nets Installation?
Working At Heights- NEW WHS 2012 ACT/ OHS Requirements- Safe Work AustraliaResponsibilities Working at Heights - E.g. NSW OHS ACT and NSW OHS Regulation 2001 Clause 56 (1) - Prevention of falls from heights "(1) An employer must ensure that risks associated with falls from a height are controlled by use of the following measures: (a) provision and maintenance of: (i) a stable and securely fenced work platform (such as scaffolding or other form of portable work platform), or (ii) if compliance with subparagraph (i) is not reasonably practicable-secure perimeter screens, fencing, handrails or other forms of physical barriers that are capable of preventing the fall of a person, or (iii) if compliance with subparagraph (ii) is not reasonably practicable - other forms of physical restraints that are capable of arresting the fall of a person from a height of more than 2 metres, Falling objects - particular risk control measures - OHS Regulation 2001 Clause 57 An employer must ensure that risks associated with falling objects are controlled by use of the following measures: (a) provision of safe means of raising and lowering plant, materials and debris in the place of work, (b) provision of a secure physical barrier to prevent objects falling freely from buildings or structures in or in the vicinity of the place of work, (c) if it is not possible to provide a secure physical barrier, provision of measures to arrest the fall of objects, (d) provision of appropriate personal protective equipment. Safety Nets Australia net systems fully comply with these provisions. LINKS: Safe Work Australia www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/Legislation/Pages/ModelWHSLegislation.aspx WorkCover NSW - http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/newlegislation2012/WhatsnewforNSW/Pages/default.aspx WorkSafe Victoria : www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/wsinternet/WorkSafe/SiteTools/Help/error_404? WorkSafe NT http://www.worksafe.nt.gov.au/ WorkSafe SA www.safework.sa.gov.au/ WorkSafe WA www.safetyline.wa.gov.au we will be adding more at later date!!**for additional reading see our 'Safety Nets Installation Manual 'which you can buy from us. |
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