MANUAL
SAFETY NET
SYSTEM S
3. Bolt hanger
5. Carabiner
Art. no. 921112
ENG COPYRIGHT © 2016 SAFETYRESPECT AB
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4. Net claw single
2 | CONTENT
CONTENT GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety nets are used to minimize injury from
2 SAFETY falls when working at height. Safety nets
2 CHECK MATERIAL system S are used in the horizontal plane
2 GENERAL INFORMATION and installed below the worker operating at
3 DESIGNING AND PLANNING height. In the event of a slip, trip or fall, the
4 INITIAL DETAILS worker is contained within the Safety net.
6 PREPARATION Safety nets system S meets the requirements
9 INSTALLATION according to EN 1263-1 and EN 1263-2.
11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Safety nets can be used with a maximum
12 SAFETYCHECK falling height up to 6 m (3 m within 2 m of
the edge). Install the Safety net as close
as possible to the working level, preferably
within 2 m.
SAFETY
To reduce risks at the work site make a documented risk assessment and action plan. The
following risks and measures are always present when installing fall protection:
CHECK MATERIAL
Check all parts for mounting. If in doubt, contact the fall protection adviser, replace or discard
damaged material
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DESIGNING AND PLANNING | 3
DESIGNING AND PLANNING
OUR WAY
5
OF CREATING
SAFE WORKING SITES
4 ACTIVE
3 SAFE WORKING
SAFETYCHECK
2
We can service an
SITE
already installed edge
protection based on
What we create together
1
USAGE with our customer is
a SafetyCheck that
has been carried out
a safe working site
We also train the users at an earlier stage. We
with a clear structure,
in how to use the make the necessary
analysis, solutions and
TRAINING protections installed documentation. With
corrections of possible
by the installers. Many defects, make additions
the correct attitude
At the start of new different professional to the edge protections,
EDGE from the management
projects we carry out groups handle the edge optimize material of
and personnel in all
PROTECTION training of installers and protection on a daily delivered and installed
sectors and available
ANALYSIS safety representatives basis, and therefore good competence, together
edge protection, move
in regard to laws and knowledge is essential. and remove materials
we create safe, and for
A working method has regulations, and the Follow-up tasks are on slabs, etc. We look
all parties, profitable
been developed with current edge protection continuously carried forward and solve
construction sites.
which we already at solutions. The installers out, including measures future edge protection
the designing stage also get instructions in order to assure the situations.
are present to develop as to individual checks highest possible degree
solutions according to an with checklists and of safety at the working
established structure – an work methods. The site.
Edge Protection Analysis. training and instructions This SafetyCheck is a
We identify situations are adapted to the safety inspection that
where a risk of falling may requirements of the focuses on the installed
be present, and solutions projects and are carried edge protections.
are then specified already out, where possible, at
at the design stage. the working site.
We co-operate with the
project management,
designers and local
managers to create safe
working sites.
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4 | INITIAL DETAILS
COMPONENTS
3. Bolt hanger
5. Carabiner
4. Net claw single
7. Tie rope 1. Safety net
6. Coupling rope
2. Net claw double
Identification label
UV test mesh
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each Safety net must have test meshes and label fixed to the net containing the following
information to meet the standard.
Designation European standard System Mesh size (mm) Net size (m)
Safety net 1263-1 S M -XXX XX-XX
SAFETY NET
EN 1263-1
Minimum breaking
force of the test mesh
2,2 kN.
Register no. (Object)
XXXXXX
Date of production
XX/XXXX
Date of test
XX/XXXX Reference no. (Art. no.): XXXXXX
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INITIAL DETAILS | 5
Border rope Safety net
Eaves bag Closed end of net
100 mm
ID ART. NO. DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS WEIGHT ILLUSTRATION
100 mm
Border rope Safety net
Eaves bag Closed end of net
Fall protection net 100x100 mm
1 941010 10x12 m 29 kg
with extra mesh 20x20 mm
100 mm
100 mm
Border rope Safety net
Eaves bag Closed end of net
Fall protection net 100x100 mm
1 941011 8x12 m 23 kg
with extra mesh 20x20 mm 100 mm
100 mm
Fall protection net 100x100 mm
1 941012 8x10 m 19 kg
with extra mesh 20x20 mm
2 941013 Net claw double (Grippa) 22 mm 0,9 kg
2 941014 Net claw double (Grippa) 50 mm 0,9 kg
3 967062 Bolt hanger 0,1 kg
4 Net claw single 0,3 kg
5 Carabiner 0,1 kg
6 Coupling rope
7 Tie rope
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6 | PREPARATION
CATCHING WIDTH
Catching width, W is the horizontal distance from working position to the edge of the Safety net.
The distance is affected by the height of the fall and the Safety net must be wide enough to catch
the falling persons forward movement. Vertical distance, H between working level and safety net
should not exceed 6 m.
< 20°
< 20°
Fall height Catching width
H H W
H
≤ 1,0 m ≥ 2,0 m
Safety net ≤ 3,0 m ≥ 2,5 m
Safety net
W ≤ 6,0 m ≥ 3,0 m
W
Working position < 2 m from edge
Vertical distance should not exceed 3 m when working position is < 2 m from edge of the
Safety net.
MIN 3 m
< 20°
< 20°
> 20°
MAX 3 m
Hi
MAX 3 m
<2m
MAX 3 m
Safety net
<2m
Lowest
Safety net
edge point
MIN 3 m
Safety net
Working surface ≥ 20°
If working surface is ≥ 20° the vertical distance between working level and the lowest edge point
> 20°
MAX 3 m
Lowest
edge point
MIN 3 m
Safety net
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f0
PREPARATION | 7
fmax
DEFORMATION AND CLEARANCE DISTANCE
There must be enough clearance below the Safety net to allow deformation when a person fall
into it.
Safety clearance must
be considered!
7 L=20 m
h Hi
6 L=16 m
L
5 L=12 m
4 L=9 m
fmax [m]
f0 3 L=5 m
fmax 2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Hi [m]
Safety clearance must
be considered!
h 8
Vertical distance from attachment point of Safety net to working position.
L Span of 7Safety net, (shortest side).
L=20 m
Hi Vertical distance from Safety net to working position.
L=16 m
f0 Net sag,6 maximal deformation from weight of Safety net.
fmax Maximal5 deformation from weight of Safety
L=12 m net and the dynamic weight.
4 L=9 m
fmax [m]
where:
L=5 m
Hi= h+f0≤ 6 m 3
f0 ≤ 0,1x L 2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Hi [m]
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8 | PREPARATION
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Safety net must be attached to an anchor point at least every 2,5 m. The characteristic load at
each anchor point must be capable to withstand 6 kN at an angle of α=45°. For the calculation
of the support structure, three characteristic loads of 4 kN, 6 kN and 4 kN should be considered
applied in the least favorable way, see figure:
m
2 ,5
X Anchor point
MA 4 kN
m
,5
X2
MA
6 kN
4 kN
45°
Safety net
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INSTALLATION | 9
METHODS
Safety net can be attached to the structure with following components:
Net claw double (Grippa) Bolt hanger
Attached to horizontal steel Attached with M12
beams. screw.
Net claw single Carabiner
Attached to horizontal steel Minimum tensile
beams. strength of 6 kN.
Tie rope
Minimum tensile strength of
30 kN and tested
according to 1263-1.
Border rope Safety net
KNOTS Eaves bag Closed end of net
When using Tie ropes, there are various knots that hold for specified loads. The knots must be
performed by a person with the appropriate knowledge.
GAPS 100 mm
No gaps greater than 100x100 mm (one mesh) is allowed.
100 mm
EAVES BAG
Eaves bag can be useful if anchor points are widely spaced and the Safety net is leaving a gap
where a person could fall through. Fold approximately 2 m of Safety net back on itself and
stitching the sides together to create a bag. Ensure that the border rope along the length of the
eaves bag is straight and the drop ends are closed up.
Border rope Safety net
Eaves bag Closed end of net
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10 | INSTALLATION
OVERLAP
The overlap must be at least 2 m measured at the narrowest point for the entire length.
Overlap
N 2m
MI
JOINING NETS
When joining Safety nets they must be linked with a coupling rope with a minimum 7,5 kN
breaking strength type O according to EN 1263-1. The coupling rope must pass around both
border ropes and through every mesh. Tie the ends at the corners.
Joining
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR | 11
AFTER USE AND REPAIRS
The Safety net shall always be inspected by a person with the appropriate knowledge before it
is being put back to service. Any repairs need to be performed by, or under the supervision of a
competent person (see below).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
Safety net shall be tested every 12 month to ensure they have not deteriorated through UV
exposure and potentially fail when used. Remove one test mesh and return to SafetyRespect.
If the test is approved, a certificate together with a pass label will be issued for a further 12
month. The pass label must be attached to the Safety net.
STORAGE, CARE AND INSPECTION
Safety net should be stored in a dry place protected from sunlight. Keep away from heat
sources, corrosive materials, acids, solvent oils etc. It is the riggers responsibility to carry out a
visual inspection of any Safety net and attachment system. Any damage must be reported and
corrected before any work commences.
COMPETENT PERSON
A competent person has been given the appropriate training and been authorized by
SafetyRespect to perform inspections and repairs.
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12 | SAFETYCHECK
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WORKPLACE DATE
Location Order no.
Site manager Check no.
SITE/PART OF BUILDING
1 3
2 4
CHECK POINTS YES NO REFERENCE REMARKS
Are the current installation instructions available? Manual
Safety net
Have the recommended safety measures been
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followed?
Are the components free of damage? Page 2
Is the label of the net current and valid? Page 4
Is the catching width wide enough for the falling
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height?
Is the clearance below the Safety net enough? Page 7
Has the initial net sag been considered? Page 7
Is the support structure and the anchor points
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sufficient to withstand the required loads?
Is the maximum distance between anchor points
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less than 2,5 m?
Have the installation and joining of Safety nets
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been made according to instructions?
CHECKING THE ABOVE CHECKLIST CONDUCTED BY
Date Signature
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