Heavy-duty debris netting is used to keep small and chunky debris from falling on workers, pedestrians, equipment, vehicles, or properties during construction.
Whether you’re constructing a high rise, demolishing a house, or working on a marine rig, falling objects of any size can cause serious damage to people on or near your site.
Even if there are no people in harm’s way, not having the right protection in place can still cause damage to tools and the nearby area which can lead to serious delays, damages, and expenses. Damage to buildings and tools can be easily avoided with netting, which is typically one of the most cost-effective and feasible methods to keep people and tools safe during construction.
There are plenty of fall protection options out there. Projects vary, so it can be helpful to consult with a safety netting expert before beginning a project. However, high-density debris netting like the Eagle Industries heavy duty debris netting is a particularly effective choice.
Here are a few specific factors to consider when choosing debris netting for construction:
Material type
Many heavy-duty netting systems can be reused if they are well maintained, installed properly, and inspected before each use, so choosing stronger materials can reduce costs in the long-term, even if they are initially more expensive.
UV-resistant, flame retardant, and abrasion-resistant materials can all extend the life of netting, as well as make it more effective for even the heaviest falling debris.
Eagle Industries heavy duty netting, for example, is constructed from heavy-duty, UV-resistant polypropylene, which has a very high strength per foot rating and is also flame and abrasion-resistant.
Containment and protection
The durability of the material is also affected by the netting’s construction type: netting can come in square or diagonal construction.
The best nets can contain small debris as well as protect workers from falls. Two-layer mesh is more effective for this, as net liners provide an additional layer of security and protection.
Installation hardware and edge protection is also an important factor to consider, since even getting the most durable mesh on the market won’t help you if you can’t attach it securely.
All debris containment debris nets should be attached to an approved cable system or used with an effective debris net outrigger system.
Testing Standards and Compliance
Safety is regulated by industry standards and jobsite protection regulations such as OSHA. Construction debris netting must meet or exceed these standards to offer an acceptable level of protection for workers and equipment.
The Best Heavy-Duty Debris Netting
The Pro Group offers a wide range of safety equipment and supplies, including a variety of jobsite safety netting.
For debris netting for construction, we carry a full line of Eagle Industries heavy-duty debris nets. Eagle Heavy Debris Containment Nets are made from high tenacity 2.5” knotless polypropylene and go through rigorous testing to ensure they meet construction industry standards.
Eagle Industries debris nets also include debris net liners for greater containment, available in 3/8″ polyester netting or 1/16” debris netting.
Eagle Industries nets offer a range of benefits, including:
- Easy and secure installation
- Fire/flame retardant
- Long life expectancy due to abrasion resistant, heavy-duty 2-layer mesh
- Tested and approved in compliance with relevant safety standards such as OSHA and ANSI A10.37
- Leading edge protection and reinforced webbing and grommet edges for easier, safer, and more secure installation
Netting allows workers to safely and efficiently do their jobs
Many different types of fall protection can be used to give your workers the best protection possible.
The Eagle Industries Heavy Duty Debris Net can be the ideal choice to keep pedestrians and nearby properties safe for many construction sites. However, all sites are unique, and The Pro Group carries a wide range of products that can help you provide the greatest level of security for your site.
We have extensive experience with construction debris safety netting solutions and are happy to evaluate your project to let you know what type of protection will offer the best safety plan.
For more information about Eagle Industries or one of the other construction safety brands we carry, get in touch with one of our experts here.
