Personnel Safety Nets
Construction Safety Nets
When workers are performing tasks at height, few safety systems are as critical as properly installed construction safety nets. Designed to help arrest falls and protect workers below elevated work areas, these nets provide an added layer of protection on construction sites, industrial facilities, bridge projects, and other demanding jobsites.
In addition to protecting workers, safety nets for construction can help reduce costly jobsite incidents, lower insurance costs, improve safety ratings, and strengthen your company's ability to compete for future projects. They can also help prevent damage to nearby property and reduce the loss of valuable materials caused by minor falling objects.
At US Cargo Control, we offer high-quality fall protection safety nets from InCord, an industry leader in safety netting solutions. Available in a variety of standard sizes and custom configurations, these nets are built to meet the rigorous demands of modern construction environments.
What Are Construction Safety Nets?
Construction safety nets are passive fall protection systems installed beneath elevated work areas to help protect workers in the event of a fall. Unlike personal fall arrest systems that rely on individual harnesses and lanyards, fall protection safety netting provides continuous protection for multiple workers across a designated work zone.
These systems are commonly used on:
- Commercial construction projects
- Industrial facilities
- Bridge and infrastructure projects
- Building maintenance work
- Steel erection sites
- Shipbuilding and marine construction applications
Properly installed fall safety nets help create a safer work environment while supporting overall jobsite safety programs.
Features of Our Personnel Safety Netting
Built to perform in demanding environments, InCord personnel safety netting is engineered for strength, durability, and dependable performance.
High-Tenacity Synthetic Mesh Construction
Each net is manufactured using a high-tenacity synthetic diamond mesh designed to withstand the challenges of active construction sites. The durable construction provides reliable protection while remaining lightweight and manageable during installation.
Reinforced Border Rope
Every net is bordered with a 5,000 lb. minimum-test synthetic rope that provides additional strength and structural integrity around the perimeter.
Quick-Connect Attachment System
Attachment hooks are installed every four feet on center and staggered along the net perimeter to allow for quick, secure attachment to adjacent nets. This design makes it easy to connect multiple nets and create larger protected work areas as your project demands.
Tested to Meet ANSI Standards
All nets are tested to meet or exceed ANSI A10.11-2010 requirements, including a 17,500 ft-lb dynamic drop test. This testing helps ensure the net performs as intended in demanding fall protection applications.
Why Use Fall Protection Safety Nets?
Protect Workers from Falls
The primary purpose of fall protection safety nets is to help save lives and reduce the risk of serious injury when a fall occurs. By creating a protective system beneath elevated work areas, these nets provide a critical layer of defense against one of the most significant hazards on any construction site.
Improve Jobsite Safety Performance
Investing in safety nets for construction demonstrates a commitment to worker safety. A strong safety program can help improve your company's safety record, potentially reduce insurance costs, and strengthen your position when bidding on future projects.
Help Protect Property and Materials
While personnel safety nets are designed first and foremost to protect workers, they may also help catch minor falling objects such as small hand tools, fasteners, and lightweight hardware.
This added protection can help prevent damage to equipment, property, and materials located below active work areas.
Personnel Safety Nets vs. Debris Netting
It is important to understand that personnel safety netting and debris netting serve different purposes.
Personnel Safety Nets
Personnel safety nets are engineered and tested to arrest worker falls. Their primary purpose is worker protection and fall arrest performance.
Debris Liners
If your project involves small falling objects or limited debris, consider adding a debris liner to your personnel safety net system. Debris liners feature a tighter mesh design that can help capture smaller objects, such as tools or hardware, that could otherwise fall through the larger openings of a personnel safety net.
Important Safety Consideration
Personnel safety nets should never be used as a substitute for a dedicated debris containment system.
The primary function of a personnel safety net is to protect workers during a fall. Large construction debris, concrete, steel, demolition materials, and other heavy objects require separate containment solutions. Allowing significant debris to accumulate in a personnel safety net can create additional hazards and may compromise worker safety during a fall event.
For projects involving debris generation, a properly designed debris liner system should be incorporated alongside your personnel fall protection system.
Create Larger Protected Work Areas
Every jobsite is different, which is why our construction safety nets are designed to work together as a complete system.
Multiple nets can be connected using the integrated attachment hook system to create larger protected zones beneath elevated work areas. This flexibility allows contractors to configure the ideal amount of coverage for their specific project requirements.
Whether you're protecting a single work platform or a large section of a construction site, linked net systems provide scalable fall protection coverage where it's needed most.
Installation Hardware for Construction Safety Nets
Proper installation is critical to the performance of any fall protection safety netting system.
These nets are typically installed using:
- 3/8" galvanized aircraft cable
- Snap hooks
- Appropriate anchorage points
US Cargo Control also offers the installation hardware needed to help complete your personnel safety net system.
Standard & Custom Construction Safety Nets
Every project presents unique challenges. That's why we offer both standard and custom construction safety nets to meet your specific requirements.
Choose from a variety of in-stock sizes for fast deployment, or work with our team to create a custom net system tailored to your jobsite dimensions and safety needs.
Whether you need a single net or a large interconnected system, custom configurations are available to help you create the right level of protection for your project - get in touch with our product experts today or get started by filling out the form below.