Safety Netting
Work at Height Regulations 2005 require appropriate fall protection on all UK construction sites where there is a risk of a fall likely to cause injury. Cocus stocks EN 1263-1 certified fall arrest netting, skip nets, debris scaffold netting, pallet racking safety nets, and bird netting.
Fall Arrest Netting
EN 1263-1 certified safety nets designed to arrest falls of persons working at height on construction sites.
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Skip Nets
Heavy-duty mesh skip nets to contain waste, prevent wind scatter, and comply with skip hire regulations.
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Debris & Scaffold Netting
Barrier netting fitted to scaffold structures to prevent tools and materials falling to ground level below.
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Pallet Racking Safety Netting
Warehouse netting fitted between racking uprights to stop stock, tools, and debris falling through.
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Custom-cut netting for non-standard dimensions and unusual installations — specify your exact size.
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Bird Netting
UV-stabilised polyethylene netting to exclude pest birds from buildings, rooflines, and structures.
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- Work at Height Regulations 2005 require all work at height with a risk of a fall likely to cause injury to be properly planned, supervised, and protected.
- Where collective fall protection such as safety netting is reasonably practicable, it must be used in preference to personal fall arrest equipment such as harnesses.
- Fall arrest nets must conform to BS EN 1263-1 and be installed and inspected by a competent person capable of assessing net integrity and anchor loads.
Fall arrest netting vs. debris netting: what's the difference?
Fall arrest netting (EN 1263-1) is designed to catch and decelerate a falling person, absorbing the energy of the fall without injury. It is installed horizontally beneath working platforms and must withstand specified drop test loads. Debris netting is a lighter product fitted vertically around scaffold structures to prevent tools and materials falling below. It is not rated for arresting human falls. If you need fall protection for workers, see our Fall Arrest Netting. For scaffolding containment, see Debris & Scaffold Netting.
Pallet racking safety nets: protecting warehouse floors
Items falling from pallet racking cause hundreds of UK workplace injuries every year. SEMA guidance recommends fitting back-stop netting to the rear of open racking bays where a walkway or adjacent row is exposed. Our Pallet Racking Safety Netting is supplied in custom sizes to fit your exact bay dimensions, with mesh aperture small enough to stop loose cartons, bottles, and components falling through.
Bird netting for buildings and structures
Pest bird infestations cause structural damage through fouling, nesting material, and dislodged roof materials. UV-stabilised polyethylene bird netting is the most effective long-term deterrent, requiring no ongoing maintenance once installed. Aperture size varies by species: 19mm for sparrows and starlings, 50mm for pigeons. Our Bird Netting is available cut-to-size and in full rolls for larger installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your fall arrest netting meet BS EN 1263-1?
Yes. Our fall arrest netting is certified to BS EN 1263-1, specifying requirements for safety nets used on construction sites including mesh size, rope breaking load, border rope specification, and drop test requirements.
How much debris netting do I need for a scaffold?
Measure the full perimeter of scaffold to be netted, multiplied by the height. Our 2m x 50m rolls cover 100m2 per roll. Allow approximately 10% additional for overlaps and fixing at 150–200mm joints.
Can I order custom-size safety netting?
Yes. Our Made-to-Measure Netting range is cut to your exact dimensions. Specify the width and length required at the point of order. Custom nets suit awkward roof pitches, internal voids, and non-standard racking bays.
What mesh size do I need for bird netting?
Use 19mm aperture netting for sparrows, starlings, and tits. For pigeons and larger birds, 50mm aperture is standard. For seagulls, 75mm is typically used. When in doubt, choose the smaller aperture for your target species.