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Safety nets: Inspections
The good condition of collective protection systems is closely linked to the level of security they offer, although sometimes we are not aware of it.
Falls from heights: preventive measures
It is clear that the risk of suffering a fall from heights is not exclusive to the construction sector, but it is in this sector where these workplace accidents are more common and dangerous. So it never hurts to review…
Maintenance of safety nets in construction
Despite the fact that everyone in the construction industry is aware that working at height carries a considerable risk, the necessary safety measures are not always taken to guarantee the safety of workers. Unfortunately on many occasions not even those…
Golden Gate: Construction Safety Pioneer
The use of safety nets during the construction of the Golden Gate prevented 19 deaths
Falls from heights in construction: Causes
Personal causes and unsafe working conditions are the main reasons for falls from height at the construction sector
Visornets systems, used in the remodeling of the Colón Towers in Madrid
The Torres Colón staff works protected with Type U safety nets with a double layer of anti-debris mesh and with Visornets protection net solutions for falling objects
How to avoid falling objects at construction sites?
The injuries that can be produced by falling objects from different levels on a construction site can be very serious, even fatal. Falling objects is not only dangerous due to its possible impact on a worker, but also because they…
UV radiation: How does it affect the useful life of safety nets?
UV radiation is part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum that reaches the Earth from the sun. It has wavelengths shorter than visible light, making it invisible to the naked eye. These wavelengths are classified as UVA, UVB, or UVC.
When should we stop work due to high winds?
When we are working at height, any false step can be fatal. This error may be due to adverse atmospheric phenomena, such as the presence of strong winds. Strong winds: hazards According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
Protection System for Bridges and Viaducts with Safety Nets
As we have commented on numerous occasions, the risk of falling from a height is one of the main ones in the field of construction. This risk is even greater in certain jobs that involve greater complexity and height, as…
