“A net installed in a regulated vertical position eliminates the risk of falling in the working area”
Technical assessment of safety nets for temporary works in accordance with UNE EN 1263-1 and UNE EN 13374.
Safety at height on construction sites requires solutions that are not only effective, but also conform to European technical standards. In this context, the conformity assessment of safety nets is especially important when manufacturers are seeking to ensure the reliability of their products and their acceptance on the market.
Specialised testing of U-type safety nets
TECNALIA, in its laboratory in Azpeitia, carries out specialised tests on safety nets used as temporary protection systems on site.
- These include the U-type safety nets, which are installed vertically and, unlike types S, T and V, regulated by standard UNE EN 1263-1, they eliminate the risk of falling at work.
- This system is considered a hybrid solution between a safety net and a guardrail, particularly effective on flat roofs, stairs and inclined surfaces.
In order for these products to be used as edge protection, they must simultaneously comply with the requirements of UNE EN 1263-1 and UNE EN 13374. TECNALIA carries out dynamic tests that reproduce real falls, as well as physical-mechanical and ageing tests to verify the resistance, elasticity and durability of materials in adverse environmental conditions.
Technical assessment not only validates product performance in real-life conditions, but also adds commercial value, improves on-site safety and facilitates regulatory compliance. TECNALIA offers manufacturers its experience and unique equipment in Spain to carry out these full-scale tests.
