Posts Tagged "safety nets"
Safety nets for photovoltaic installations
The rise in the use of alternative energies has led to a boost in the development of photovoltaic installations on roofs, both for homes and industrial facilities. These facilities require a series of maintenance jobs, where technicians must access the…
Falls in the construction sector, an obvious risk
We have already indicated on many occasions and we will not tire of reminding you that the construction sector is one of those with the greatest risks for its workers. This is due to the very characteristics of the work…
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.
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…
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
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.
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…
How to prevent falls through skylights
We already know that falls from different heights are among the causes of serious accidents or death in the construction sector. Many accidents occur while the operator is climbing or descending or simply because he does not know beforehand the…
Is an S-type safety net the same as a walk-on net?
We have sometimes received enquiries from potential customers asking us whether S-type safety nets and walk-on nets are the same thing. The answer is no.
Test meshes and safety nets
Do safety nets have an expiration date? We must remember that according to the EN 1263.1 standard the primary purpose of safety nets is: protection of site personnel and also protection of pedestrians from falling personnel or objects. A safety net…
