Safety Net Standard Launched by BSI

Posted: Wednesday, 05 September, 2007

BSI British Standards has published a new British Standard: BS 8411:2007 Code of practice for safety nets on construction sites and other works.

 

This key publication provides essential guidance and recommendations on the safe use, erection and effective maintenance of safety nets on construction sites and other works where there is risk of a fall.

 

Falls from height remain the most common kind of accident causing fatal injuries and mainly involve roofs, ladders, scaffolds and raised platforms. In 2005/06 there were a total of 59 fatal injuries to workers in the construction industry*.

 

For more information and to buy BS 8411:2007 please click the link below

 www.bsi-global.com/bs8411 

 

alternatively you can purchase this from ours sales department at www.sales@totalaccess.co.uk

 

For information on Safety Net training or to book yourself a course please call our training department on 01785 85033 or email training@totalaccess.co.uk