The EN 1263-1 standard, a European standard, describes the requirements for safety nets and accessories used in construction and assembly works to protect against a deep fall, and defines test methods.
In general, this standard is based on the performance characteristics of polypropene and polyamide fibers. It is expected that there will be no significant reduction in mechanical properties of the materials used in the nets between minus 10 degrees Celsius and plus 40 degrees Celsius.
This standard does not apply to the installation of safety nets. The installation of safety nets is regulated in the second part of this standard.
In fact, the EN 1263 standard consists of two parts under the title "Temporary work equipment - Safety nets":
Fall protection nets are protective equipment aimed at protecting workers and equipment from falls from a height. This equipment consists of a connection made of nylon mesh or plastic material and is fixed with suitable elements to stop the person from falling.
According to the EN 1263-1 standard, safety nets are grouped according to two parameters: class and system. The class defines the dimensions of the network and the strength of the network, and refers to the type of system network support and different usage methods.
Four distinct classes have been identified for the maximum dimensions of the lattices and the characteristic energy values acting on them:
The system is specified, two for horizontal use (System S and System T) and two for vertical use (System U and System V):
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