Safety netting type V
Safety netting type V are used to secure against fall from heights from the top floor edge of a building during formwork and reinforcement work – in places where guardrails cannot yet be installed. Our safety netting type V consist in an innovative system known as “hinged brackets”. Thanks to the possibility of freely setting the angle of the bracket, the system allows you to create a kind of “cage” at the top floor of the site, which completely closes the hazard area. This is AITANA SAFETY’s proposal to the danger posed by “gallows” V systems. The use of V-type safety nets (“gallows”) to protect the edges of building sites raises a lot of controversy. The upper edge of the safety net is almost 3 meters away from the edge of the top floor building, which is the cause of many accidents.
Safety netting type V use - hinged brackets
Safety netting type V perform similar tasks as T type safety nets. However, compared to T type nets, hinged bracket system is a much cheaper solution that is easier to use in complex shapes buildings. When pouring concrete, we embed plastic boxes in fresh concrete. They are the support for the two-piece steel brackets to which the safety nets are hanged. Thanks to the possibility of freely setting the angle of the bracket, the safety nets are as close to the upper edge as we wish. In this way, we create a kind of “cage” on the upper floor that completely ensures a safety-working environment. The hazard area is then completely closed.
It is possible to sew a debris net to the V type safety nets to additionally protect against falling objects.
Advantages of the V type safety nets - hinged bracket
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- safety netting type V is located on the inside of the brackets. Thanks to the possibility of freely adjusting the angle of the bracket, the net can be as close to the top edge as we wish. We create a kind of “cage” on the upper floor that completely closes the danger zone.
- unlike other systems, there is no need to use a crane to install the nets, which facilitates the entire assembly process and saves a lot of time.
- thanks to the fact that the V type safety nets is located on the inside of the bracket, the wind does not pose any threat. With other systems, when the wind speed is high, the safety nets behave like a flag, creating very dangerous situations.
- in the case of securing complex shape buildings, the hinged bracket is the only system able to secure the edges. The ability to adjust the angle of the bracket works great.
The great danger of “gallow” safety nets
In the case of “gallows” type nets, the safety nets are almost 3 meters away from the edge of the building. This will create a huge opening between the edge of the building and the V type safety nets. This is a dangerous system and there have been accidents in recent years. Needless to say, these are not fatal accidents. However, taking into account that the height of the fall is 4 to 6 m, you can imagine what are the consequences for the employee after such an accident.
Legal basis - European standard EN ISO 1263
Safety netting type V are regulated according to the European standard EN ISO 1263. V safety netting are one of the four systems listed in the aforementioned standard. According to this European standard, these are “safety nets with border rope attached to the retaining elements type gallow”. The hinged bracket is our safety system certified as EN 1263 type V.
It is important to remark that if the workplace is more than 1 m above the surface, regulations require us to protect hazard areas from falls from height. European Directive 89/391/EEC, which lays down the principles of preventive action, prioritizes CPE over personal protective equipment (PPE). The regulations clearly state that personal protective equipment should only be used when it is not possible to use collective protection equipment, such as safety nets EN ISO 1263.
Safety nets from AITANA SAFETY
AITANA SAFETY has been a pioneer in using Collective Protection Measures to prevent falls. We have been designing and installing both safety netting and other roof safety devices for over ten years. All our systems are tested by notified bodies in accordance with European standards.
Final conclusions
AITANA SAFETY hinged bracket is a very advanced system certified as a safety netting type V. Thanks to the possibility of freely setting the angle of the bracket, the system allows you to create a kind of “cage” on the upper floor, which completely closes the danger zone. It is the most effective solution for fall protection during formwork and reinforcement work at top floor buildings.
Thanks to our wide range of netting systems, we can offer our customers the best option depending on the specifics of the project. Please contact us and we will send you an offer tailored to the needs of the project.
If you want to read more about EN 1263 safety nets as well as nets outside the scope of the standard, please read our guide.