When Safety Nets are “overlapped”, there must be a minimum of 2 metres throughout the length of the overlap (see Figure 1). When overlapping Safety Nets, the upper net must overlap the lower net. This practice is called “Tiling”.

Where a 2m overlap cannot be achieved, Safety Nets must be “laced” together using a rope with a minimum 7.5kN braking strain (Type O) or above.

The rope must pass through at least every other mesh and both border ropes must be laced together, as shown in Figure 2.

The ends of the rope must be tied off at the corners.