Should safety nets be inspected?
Defective nets shall not be used and defective components must be removed from service. Safety nets should be inspected at least once a week for wear, damage and other deterioration and any occurrence which could affect the integrity of the system.
How often should safety nets be drop-tested?
Except as provided in paragraph (c)(4)(ii) of this section, safety nets and safety net installations shall be drop-tested at the jobsite after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place.
How often should safety nets older than 1 year be tested?
All safety nets used for fall arrest must be subjected to an annual test of the energy absorption capacity of the net. When new, a safety net will normally be supplied with three test meshes loosely attached to the safety net.
What is the OSHA standard for safety nets?
The mesh size of nets shall not exceed 6 inches by 6 inches. All new nets shall meet accepted performance standards of 17,500 foot-pounds minimum impact resistance as determined and certified by the manufacturers, and shall bear a label of proof test.