Safety Catch Nets and Safety Net Fans from SafeSmart Access bolster the commitment to ensuring optimum site safety and functionality. Part of a comprehensive approach to worksite protection, these nets offer three levels of defence against falling debris, which is pivotal for high-rise construction zones and areas where material drop risks are prevalent.
Constructed with 100% virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the safety net fans are robust and designed for longevity in demanding conditions. With layers specifically rated to catch not only personnel but also mid-size debris such as tools and consumables, as well as fine particles, they provide a progressive barrier against the common dangers of falling objects at construction sites.
Aligning with EN 1263:2014 safety standards, the Safety Net Fans represent a global benchmark in safety equipment. Each net comes fortified with a border rope, enhancing the product’s durability and adding to the confidence in its protective capabilities. Moreover, the flexible design allows these nets to be effectively fixed to diverse building structures and scaffolding systems, offering customised solutions for unique site requirements.
Different work creates different falling object risks. SafeSmart offers netting configurations for personnel, tools and smaller debris.
The standard double-layer system combines:
This configuration suits general construction work where dropped tools and building materials are the main concern.
Fine debris netting can be added to the safety and tool nets where smaller fragments may be released. The three layers provide:
The netting is manufactured from 100% virgin high-density polyethylene and includes a border rope around the net perimeter.
SafeSmart boom frames and matching nets are available in three standard sizes:
Standard frames use a double anchor arrangement in the upper slab. Components are also available for upper and lower slab fixing, including an extended module for slab spacing between 3.5 m and 5.0 m.
Catch netting can also be incorporated into a designed Proscaf structure where slab fixing or the building layout requires another approach. Standard and custom net sizes are available to suit the required coverage.
A catch fan extends out from the building perimeter to intercept falling objects. This can help a project maintain access below while construction, façade repair or maintenance continues above.
The final arrangement should consider:
The area below should only remain open where the designed system and site risk assessment allow it.
The implementation of Safety Net Fans can substantially improve site safety and efficiency for workers, site teams, and customers. Workers can navigate the area below with peace of mind, facilitating better productivity and reducing the risk of work-related incidents. Offering a higher level of integrated containment and encapsulation, Safety Net Fans are critical in preventing the inadvertent transfer of materials and tools between levels, which not only protects personnel but also the visiting public and nearby property. Safe deployment also depends on meeting recognised requirements, with safety nets required to comply with AS/NZS 4389 standards and catch nets expected to withstand a 100kg drop from 10m height, as demonstrated by a 100kg drop test from 10m.
SafeSmart’s published product information states that its catch netting is manufactured to EN 1263:2014, and safety nets may also need to comply with AS/NZS 4389 where applicable to the project. Compliant catch net systems must withstand a 100 kg drop test from a 10 m height as a safety performance benchmark. The selected frame, net layers, anchors and supporting structure must be specified for the project and installed in accordance with the supplied design and instructions.
Catch netting should be inspected after installation, at the required project intervals and after catching an object. Material collected by the system should be removed through the planned retrieval procedure before the net is returned to service.
Safety Net Fans by SafeSmart Access exemplify a proactive stance in construction safety management. These advanced safety solutions, paired with a systematic approach towards customer needs, enable clients like Hutchinson Builders to thrive in delivering projects safely and efficiently.
During construction of Castle Residences in Sydney, Hutchinson Builders identified loose sandstone on the exposed wall of a neighbouring building. Workers were completing formwork activities below street level, directly beneath the potential fall zone.
SafeSmart supplied triple-layer debris netting installed across a Proscaf supporting structure. The first layer provided protection from larger sandstone pieces, the second captured tools and consumables, and the fine layer caught smaller fragments. The system created a protected work area below the neighbouring wall.
Read the Castle Residences case study
St Ferrer needed to complete building and façade remediation beside active public laneways. SafeSmart designed a 3 m cantilevered Proscaf catch fan system with triple-layer debris netting.
The system was designed around the existing structure so the laneways could remain accessible during the work. SafeSmart supplied engineering drawings and coordinated delivery and installation with a Proscaf delivery partner.
Standard sizes are stocked in 2.0m and 2.5m width in 25m rolls.
However nets can be custom made to order in varying widths and lengths depending on clients requirements.
Standard sizes are stocked in 2.0m and 2.5m width in 25m rolls.
However nets can be custom made to order in varying widths and lengths depending on clients requirements.
Safety Catch Nets and Safety Net Fans from SafeSmart Access bolster the commitment to ensuring optimum site safety and functionality. Part of a comprehensive approach to worksite protection, these nets offer three levels of defence against falling debris, which is pivotal for high-rise construction zones and areas where material drop risks are prevalent.
Constructed with 100% virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the safety net fans are robust and designed for longevity in demanding conditions. With layers specifically rated to catch not only personnel but also mid-size debris such as tools and consumables, as well as fine particles, they provide a progressive barrier against the common dangers of falling objects at construction sites.
Aligning with EN 1263:2014 safety standards, the Safety Net Fans represent a global benchmark in safety equipment. Each net comes fortified with a border rope, enhancing the product’s durability and adding to the confidence in its protective capabilities. Moreover, the flexible design allows these nets to be effectively fixed to diverse building structures and scaffolding systems, offering customised solutions for unique site requirements.
Different work creates different falling object risks. SafeSmart offers netting configurations for personnel, tools and smaller debris.
The standard double-layer system combines:
This configuration suits general construction work where dropped tools and building materials are the main concern.
Fine debris netting can be added to the safety and tool nets where smaller fragments may be released. The three layers provide:
The netting is manufactured from 100% virgin high-density polyethylene and includes a border rope around the net perimeter.
SafeSmart boom frames and matching nets are available in three standard sizes:
Standard frames use a double anchor arrangement in the upper slab. Components are also available for upper and lower slab fixing, including an extended module for slab spacing between 3.5 m and 5.0 m.
Catch netting can also be incorporated into a designed Proscaf structure where slab fixing or the building layout requires another approach. Standard and custom net sizes are available to suit the required coverage.
A catch fan extends out from the building perimeter to intercept falling objects. This can help a project maintain access below while construction, façade repair or maintenance continues above.
The final arrangement should consider:
The area below should only remain open where the designed system and site risk assessment allow it.
The implementation of Safety Net Fans can substantially improve site safety and efficiency for workers, site teams, and customers. Workers can navigate the area below with peace of mind, facilitating better productivity and reducing the risk of work-related incidents. Offering a higher level of integrated containment and encapsulation, Safety Net Fans are critical in preventing the inadvertent transfer of materials and tools between levels, which not only protects personnel but also the visiting public and nearby property. Safe deployment also depends on meeting recognised requirements, with safety nets required to comply with AS/NZS 4389 standards and catch nets expected to withstand a 100kg drop from 10m height, as demonstrated by a 100kg drop test from 10m.
SafeSmart’s published product information states that its catch netting is manufactured to EN 1263:2014, and safety nets may also need to comply with AS/NZS 4389 where applicable to the project. Compliant catch net systems must withstand a 100 kg drop test from a 10 m height as a safety performance benchmark. The selected frame, net layers, anchors and supporting structure must be specified for the project and installed in accordance with the supplied design and instructions.
Catch netting should be inspected after installation, at the required project intervals and after catching an object. Material collected by the system should be removed through the planned retrieval procedure before the net is returned to service.
Safety Net Fans by SafeSmart Access exemplify a proactive stance in construction safety management. These advanced safety solutions, paired with a systematic approach towards customer needs, enable clients like Hutchinson Builders to thrive in delivering projects safely and efficiently.
During construction of Castle Residences in Sydney, Hutchinson Builders identified loose sandstone on the exposed wall of a neighbouring building. Workers were completing formwork activities below street level, directly beneath the potential fall zone.
SafeSmart supplied triple-layer debris netting installed across a Proscaf supporting structure. The first layer provided protection from larger sandstone pieces, the second captured tools and consumables, and the fine layer caught smaller fragments. The system created a protected work area below the neighbouring wall.
Read the Castle Residences case study
St Ferrer needed to complete building and façade remediation beside active public laneways. SafeSmart designed a 3 m cantilevered Proscaf catch fan system with triple-layer debris netting.
The system was designed around the existing structure so the laneways could remain accessible during the work. SafeSmart supplied engineering drawings and coordinated delivery and installation with a Proscaf delivery partner.
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