Fall Protection —

Protecting your workforce at height

Fall protection is the backup system planned for a worker who could lose their balance at height, to control or eliminate potential injury. Systems can consist of devices that arrest a free fall or devices that restrain a worker in a position to prevent a fall.

It is New Zealand law that individuals working at height must be protected from fall injury. Safety Nets NZ provides compliant, engineered fall protection systems across all sectors and project types.

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Unhindered Site Operations

Installation provides unhindered movement for workers above, total protection within the affected area, and freedom below for other trades

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Fully Compliant Installation

Integrated systems are installed to the highest standard, fully compliant and satisfying all legislative requirements

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Cost-Effective Solution

Installation and end-of-job removal are extremely cost-effective and add very little to overall build cost

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Certified Riggers on Every Job

All jobs are installed and certified by qualified riggers

— PASSIVE, COLLECTIVE PROTECTION —

Protection that works without worker action

Fall protection nets offer a passive, collective form of protection, which is deemed an improvement on harnesses or lanyards that require positive action by workers. Nets can be installed so close to the work level that they prevent the kind of fall likely to cause injury. Workers feel and are safer, and site managers gain peace of mind.

Fall Arrest Systems

A fall arrest system safely stops a person already falling. Other forms of fall protection include fall guarding,  general protection that prevents persons from entering a fall hazard area (e.g., guard rails), and fall restraint, a personal fall arrest system that prevents persons who are in a fall hazard area from falling (e.g., fall restraint lanyards).

Personal fall arrest equipment can restrict movement and relies on workers securing their own systems to the required specifications every time. Safety netting provides collective, passive safety with no reliance on worker action.

WHY SAFETY NETS NZ

What is fall protection?

Fall protection is the backup system planned for a worker who could lose their balance at height, to control or eliminate potential injury. Systems may arrest a free fall or restrain a worker to prevent a fall.

When is fall protection netting required?

As soon as you have people working at height, the law requires the site to provide a fall protection system to keep workers safe.

What is passive, collective fall protection?

It is a protection method that does not require any action by individual workers. Safety nets can be installed close to the work level to prevent the kind of fall likely to cause injury.

Do you service both islands?

A fall arrest system safely stops a person already falling. Other forms include fall guarding (e.g., guard rails) and fall restraint (e.g., fall restraint lanyards).

How do safety nets improve workflow?

They allow unhindered movement for workers above and freedom below for other trades, offering total protection within the affected area so work can continue efficiently.

What types of projects can safety nets be used on?

Applications include edge protection, high rise and bridge construction, steel and concrete construction, roof replacement and maintenance, asbestos removal and containment, and debris containment.

What are your safety nets made from?

High-tensile, multifilament polypropylene. The nets are knotless, creating a flatter catenary that reduces fall distance and lowers loads on both the faller and the structure.

Are your installers FASET certified? What is FASET?

Yes. Our rigging installers and supervisors are FASET trained and certified. FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is the trade association and training body for the safety net rigging and fall arrest industry, worldwide.

Are your systems compliant?

Yes. Our safety nets and proprietary brackets are kept to NZ Health & Safety standards, and our installations are fully compliant with legislative requirements.

Do you provide nationwide coverage?

Yes. We operate through 4 regional branches nationwide.