Safety Net Testing in Stapleford

Safety Net Testing in Stapleford is a vital part of your Health and Safety discipline. Safety nets, like any other piece of equipment, can deteriorate and wear over time, losing efficacy. At NW Safety Netting, we have experts in Safety Net Testing in Stapleford who can ensure that your nets meet the highest standards required under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Safety Nets in Stapleford are essential for safety when you or your employees are working at heights, the nets are suspended directly below the platform you are working on so everyone can have peace of mind whilst working at unsafe high heights.

So using Safety Nets which have been over used can be extremely dangerous due to wear and tear, so make your work platform as safe as possible and get your safety nets tested by professionals.

Regular Safety Net Testing in Stapleford

Regular Safety Net Testing in Stapleford by NW Safety Netting will help you to keep your safety record clean. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, even in the best-regulated construction sites, and safety nets are there to make sure that if anyone – or anything – falls from height, then injuries to persons and damage to property is kept to a minimum. A safety net that has started to wear, or has been over-exposed to the UV light from the sun, or that is incorrectly secured, can be worse than useless. Its presence provides reassurance so your workforce can move quickly with the job, but if it fails, the results can be disastrous.

Regular Safety Net Testing in Stapleford keeps your site safe.

Cost Effective Safety Net Testing in Stapleford

Safety Net Testing in Stapleford is a cost-effective way of keeping your accident record near zero. The experts at NW Safety Netting undertake a range of tests to ensure that your safety nets protect you, your workforce, your customers and the public from costly accidents.

Testing a Safety Net in Stapleford is very important as they can wear and deteriorate over time losing efficiency. Safety nets should be tested by a qualified person whilst it is being rigged and when given to the contractor working at the site above the safety net.

At NW Safety Netting we have people who are expertly trained on testing safety nets, who can make sure that your nets meet the highest standards required under the Work at Heights Regulations 2005.

Safety Nets in Stapleford are necessary for safety when working at heights, the nets are placed directly below the work area so everyone can be safe, So using safety nets that have deteriorated and are over used can be dangerous so getting your nets tested is important.

How Do You Test A Safety Net?

Safety nets that are used for fall arrest have to be put through a test every 12 months where it is taken off and tested in line with ISO 1806 . When the safety net is new it will usually have 3 test meshes attached loosely to the safety net.

If the mesh that is tested exceeds the minimum energy absorption capacity that is set by the manufacturer, the safety net can remain being used for another 12 months but not over that period, if the energy absorption capacity falls below the amount that is set by the manufacturer the net has to be destroyed.

How Often Should You Inspect A Safety Net in Stapleford?

You should carry out a visual inspection of a safety net before work starts at height and examine the safety nets on both sides for damage. Safety nets should be inspected every 7 days after they are given to the construction site. If they are used, they should be inspected after poor weather to make sure no damage has occurred.

How Should A Safety Net Be Rigged?

A safety net in Stapleford should be installed at point by tie ropes that are efficient in resisting the load. The distance between the points have to be less than 2.5 meters. They should be installed as close to the work site as possible and should not interfere with any work being done.