EN 1263-1:2014
(Main)Temporary works equipment - Safety nets - Part 1: Safety requirements, test methods
Temporary works equipment - Safety nets - Part 1: Safety requirements, test methods
This European Standard applies to safety nets and their accessories for use in construction and assembly work to protect from deeper fall. It specifies safety requirements and test methods and is based on the performance characteristics of polypropene and polyamide fibres. Materials used in nets should have no significant reduction in mechanical properties between –10 °C and +40 °C.
This European Standard is not applicable to the installation of safety nets. For a European Standard covering the installation of safety nets, see EN 1263 2.
Temporäre Konstruktionen für Bauwerke - Schutznetze (Sicherheitsnetze) - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Schutznetze und Schutznetzzubehör, die bei Bau- und Montagearbeiten Verwendung zum Schutz gegen tieferen Absturz finden. Sie legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren fest und basiert auf den Verhaltenseigenschaften von Polypropylen- und Polyamidfasern. Die für Schutznetze verwendeten Materialien sollten keine wesentlichen Verminderungen der mechanischen Eigenschaften zwischen 10 °C und 40 °C aufweisen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht die Errichtung von Schutznetzen fest. Für die Errichtung von Schutznetzen siehe EN 1263-2.
Équipements temporaires de chantiers - Filets de sécurité - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité, méthodes d'essai
Začasne konstrukcije za gradnjo - Varovalne mreže - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve, preskusne metode
Ta evropski standard velja za varovalne mreže in njihove priključke, ki se uporabljajo pri gradnji in montaži kot zaščita pred padcem z večje višine. Določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode ter temelji na kakovostnih lastnostih polipropenskih in poliamidnih vlaken. Mehanske lastnosti materialov, uporabljenih v mrežah, naj se ne bi bistveno zmanjšale pri temperaturah od –10 °C in +40 °C.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za nameščanje varovalnih mrež. Za evropski standard, ki zajema nameščanje varovalnih mrež, glej EN 1263-2.
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EN 1263-1:2014 - Temporary works equipment - Safety nets - Part 1: Safety requirements, test methods - is a CEN European Standard that defines safety, performance and test requirements for safety nets and their accessories used in construction and assembly work to protect people from deeper falls. The standard is based on the performance characteristics of polypropylene and polyamide fibres and requires that materials show no significant loss of mechanical properties between –10 °C and +40 °C. EN 1263-1 covers net classification, required tests (static and dynamic), ageing assessment and marking; it does not cover installation (see EN 1263-2).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & purpose: Protection from deeper falls in construction, tunnelling, roofing, bridge and scaffold works.
- Net classes & mesh sizes: Defines Classes A and B with nominated energy values (EA, EB) and mesh size limits (e.g., 60 mm, 100 mm) used to determine net performance.
- System types: Four system configurations are specified - System S (border rope nets), System T (nets on brackets for horizontal use), System U (nets attached to supporting framework for vertical use), System V (border rope attached to gallow supports).
- Mechanical tests:
- Tensile strength tests for mesh and ropes (mesh rope, border, tie and coupling ropes).
- Static strength testing of net samples.
- Dynamic strength tests for full safety net systems (drop tests and energy absorption).
- Energy absorption capacity of mesh samples.
- Ageing tests: Natural and artificial ageing procedures and criteria to assess UV and environmental degradation; nets exposed outdoors have limited service life and may require replacement after significant loading or ageing.
- Inspection & marking: Labelling, handling instructions, test reports and conformity/production inspection requirements are specified.
Applications
- Use in temporary works to catch falling persons or objects on building sites, tunnels, bridges, roofs and scaffolds.
- Suitable for manufacturers, safety equipment suppliers and testing laboratories to demonstrate compliance.
- Supports specification of nets for contractors, site safety managers and designers implementing fall-protection systems.
Who should use this standard
- Construction safety engineers and site managers
- Safety net manufacturers and suppliers
- Test houses and conformity assessment bodies
- Specifiers and procurement teams for temporary works equipment
Related standards
- EN 1263-2:2014 - Safety requirements for the installation and erection of safety nets
- Referenced test standards (examples): EN ISO 1806, EN ISO 2307, EN ISO 4892-1, EN ISO 7500-1
EN 1263-1:2014 is essential for ensuring safety net performance, consistent testing and reliable selection of temporary fall-protection systems in construction environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1263-1:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Temporary works equipment - Safety nets - Part 1: Safety requirements, test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to safety nets and their accessories for use in construction and assembly work to protect from deeper fall. It specifies safety requirements and test methods and is based on the performance characteristics of polypropene and polyamide fibres. Materials used in nets should have no significant reduction in mechanical properties between –10 °C and +40 °C. This European Standard is not applicable to the installation of safety nets. For a European Standard covering the installation of safety nets, see EN 1263 2.
This European Standard applies to safety nets and their accessories for use in construction and assembly work to protect from deeper fall. It specifies safety requirements and test methods and is based on the performance characteristics of polypropene and polyamide fibres. Materials used in nets should have no significant reduction in mechanical properties between –10 °C and +40 °C. This European Standard is not applicable to the installation of safety nets. For a European Standard covering the installation of safety nets, see EN 1263 2.
EN 1263-1:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.60 - Protection against falling and slipping; 13.340.99 - Other protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1263-1:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1263-1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Temporäre Konstruktionen für Bauwerke - Schutznetze (Sicherheitsnetze) - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, PrüfverfahrenÉquipements temporaires de chantiers - Filets de sécurité - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité, méthodes d'essaiTemporary works equipment - Safety nets - Part 1: Safety requirements, test methods91.220Gradbena opremaConstruction equipment13.340.60Protection against falling and slippingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1263-1:2014SIST EN 1263-1:2015en,fr,de01-marec-2015SIST EN 1263-1:2015SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1263-1
December 2014 ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 1263-1:2002English Version
Temporary works equipment - Safety nets - Part 1: Safety requirements, test methods
Équipements temporaires de chantiers - Filets de sécurité -Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité, méthodes d'essai
Temporäre Konstruktionen für Bauwerke - Schutznetze (Sicherheitsnetze) - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 November 2014.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Prototype assessment . 39 Annex B (informative)
On-going production inspection . 40 B.1 On-going production inspection . 40 B.2 Annual inspection of test mesh . 41 Bibliography . 42
= 1,…,10) subjected to ageing m 16 ûvoj extension at maximum tensile force Foj of the mesh sample j (j
= 1,…,10) in the as new state m NOTE “as new state” means: of the same properties as a new one. SIST EN 1263-1:2015
a) square mesh (Q) b) diamond mesh (D) Figure 1 — Safety net System S (net with border rope)
Figure 2 — Safety net System T (net attached on brackets for horizontal use) SIST EN 1263-1:2015
Figure 3 — Safety net system U attached to supporting framework for vertical use
Figure 4 — Safety net System V (net with border rope attached to a gallow type support) SIST EN 1263-1:2015
Ropes The properties and requirements of ropes that may be used in conjunction with safety nets are given in Table 2. To evaluate those properties, see EN ISO 2307. Table 2 — Types of ropes, properties and requirements Rope Minimum tensile strength (kN) System Note(s) Figure 5 Denomination without ends with a loop without a loop 7,5 10 15 20 30 F
x
xa
V Tie rope b G
x
xa
V Tie rope c H
x
xb
V Tie rope b J
x
xb
V Tie rope c K x
x S Border rope a L
x
xa S Tie rope b M
x
xa S Tie rope c N
x
x
S,T,U,V Coupling rope d O
x x
S,T,U,V Coupling rope e P x
x
V Border rope a R
x
xb
S Tie rope b W x
x
T Border rope a Z
x
xb
S Tie rope c a If the net is attached by single ropes. b If the net is attached with double ropes. SIST EN 1263-1:2015
a) Rope K / Rope P / Rope W (border rope)
b) Rope L and F (tie rope, single use with only one load bearing diameter)
Rope R and H (tie rope, doubled use with two load bearing diameters)
c) Rope M and G (tie rope, single use with only one load bearing diameter)
Rope Z and J (tie rope, doubled use with two load bearing diameters)
d) Rope N (coupling rope)
e) Rope O (coupling rope) NOTE End of ropes are secured to prevent unravelling. Figure 5 — Ropes SIST EN 1263-1:2015
Safety net
EN 1263–1 – S – A 2 – Q90 – 10 × 20 M Denomination
European Standard number
System of safety net S, see 4.2
Class of net A 2, see 4.1
Mesh configuration (Q)and mesh sizes in mm, see Figure 1 a)
Net size in metres
Type of ongoing production inspection level “M”, if Annex B is applied
5.2 Rope The designation of a rope shall include its denomination in accordance with 4.3, Table 2, and a reference to this European Standard. 6 Requirements 6.1 Construction 6.1.1 Mesh rope The mesh rope construction shall have a minimum of three independent threads and shall be constructed in such a way that it cannot unravel. Mesh rope shall be tested in accordance to 7.3. During the test, the mesh rope shall be able to hold the test mass without sustaining the damage. NOTE Knotted net construction is unlikely to exhibit this condition. 6.1.2 Net Nets shall be made with a square (Q) or diamond (D) mesh, see Figure 6 a) and Figure 6 b). The mesh size lM shall not exceed 60 mm for net classes A 1 and B 1 and 100 mm for net classes A 2 and B 2, see Figure 6. The mesh size shall be checked in accordance with 7.2. The loose ends at the edge of the net shall be secured to prevent the net unravelling, see Figure 6. SIST EN 1263-1:2015
a) square mesh arrangement (Q) b) diamond mesh arrangement (D) Figure 6 — Mesh size and arrangement 6.1.3 Border rope The border rope shall pass through each mesh at the edges of the net, whether sewn or not. The joint between the ends of a border rope shall be secured against unintentionally becoming undone. This can be achieved, e.g. by splicing. Border rope shall be tested in accordance with 7.3. 6.1.4 Other ropes The ends of all ropes used in safety nets shall be secured against unravelling, e.g. by melting or tying or sewing with rigging yarn. The knots or connections between the ends of ropes within the selvage of a net shall be secured against unintended opening. This can be managed, e.g. by sewed overlocking of a minimum of 200 mm. The internal length of a loop shall be at least 150 mm, see Figure 5. 6.1.5 Test mesh for yearly inspection Safety nets shall be provided with at least one test mesh. The test mesh shall be loosely threaded through the meshes of the net and be attached in the border area. The test mesh shall come from the same production run as that used for the related net. In order to ensure that the test mesh origin can be properly identified (with the related netting), seals with the same identity number shall be fixed to the test mesh and to the related net. SIST EN 1263-1:2015
6.2.2 Tie rope The rope L or M shall have a minimum tensile breaking force of 30,0 kN when tested according to 7.5. The rope R or Z shall have a minimum tensile breaking force of 15,0 kN when tested according to 7.5. The Rope F shall have a minimum tensile breaking force of 20,0 kN when tested in accordance with 7.5. The Ropes F, G, H, R, J, L, M and Z shall be twisted or braided. NOTE The values of the minimum tensile breaking force include a safety factor of 2,0. 6.2.3 Coupling rope Rope N and Rope O shall have a minimum tensile breaking force of 7,5 kN when tested according to 7.5. The Ropes N and O shall be twisted or braided. NOTE The value of the minimum tensile breaking force includes a safety factor of 2,0. 6.3 Energy absorption capacity of the test mesh When testing for yearly inspection it shall be shown that the test mesh has a sufficient resistance with respect to its deterioration due to ageing over a one year period. The sufficient capacity by taking account of ageing shall be verified according to 7.7. 6.4 Static strength of a net sample 6.4.1 Breaking energy The breaking energy EO in kilojoules of a net in the as new state shall be at least: E0 ≥ EN × 1 × 2 SIST EN 1263-1:2015
the breaking energy of a net in the as new state, see 7.4.3; EN
the action value of energy for class N = A and class N = B, see 4.1; 1
the general safety factor; 1 = 1,5 ; 2
the specific coefficient for the deterioration due to ageing, see 7.7 resp. 7.8. 6.4.2 Displacement When testing in accordance with 7.4, the vertical displacement of the test mass up to the point at which the net brakes shall be between 0,8 m and 1,5 m. 6.5 Dynamic strength of safety net System S (net with border rope) System S safety nets (net with border rope) shall be tested in accordance with 7.9. The maximum instantaneous deflection of the net under dynamic action shall not exceed 75 % of the length of the shortest side of the net. The test mass shall be held by the net in each test. Permanent deformation and breaking of several mesh ropes is permitted. 6.6 Dynamic strength of safety net System T (net attached on brackets for horizontal use) Safety nets System T shall be tested according to 7.10. The maximum instantaneous deflection of the net under dynamic action shall not exceed the length of the shortest side of the net. The test mass shall be held by the net in each test. Permanent deformation is permitted. The test mass shall not touch any element of the supporting framework. 6.7 Dynamic strength of safety net System U (net attached to supporting construction for vertical use) System U safety nets shall be tested in accordance with 7.11. The test mass shall be held by the net in each test. Permanent deformation is permitted. The mesh ropes at the edge of the net shall not brake. 6.8 Dynamic strength of safety net System V (net with border rope attached to a gallow type support) Safety nets System V shall be tested according to 7.12. The maximum instantaneous deflection of the net under dynamic action shall not exceed 50 % of the length of the shortest side of the net. The test mass shall be held by the net in each test. Permanent deformation is permitted. 7 Test methods 7.1 General Unless otherwise indicated testing shall be conducted by way of visual examination, length measurement and by weighing
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The EN 1263-1:2014 standard serves as a pivotal document in enhancing safety protocols within the construction industry, specifically focusing on the usage of safety nets and their accessories. This European Standard is tailored to provide comprehensive safety requirements and test methods that ensure the effectiveness of safety nets in protecting workers from deeper falls during construction and assembly tasks. One of the notable strengths of the EN 1263-1:2014 standard lies in its robust specification of performance characteristics for materials, notably polypropene and polyamide fibres. This focus is critical as the durability and mechanical properties of these materials are paramount for maintaining safety during high-risk operations. The standard mandates that safety net materials must exhibit no significant reduction in mechanical properties within the temperature range of –10 °C to +40 °C, ensuring reliable performance under various working conditions. The relevance of EN 1263-1:2014 extends beyond its technical requirements; it addresses the overarching need for safety in construction environments where falls are a significant risk. By establishing clear test methods and safety requirements, this document indirectly promotes a culture of safety that aligns with best practices and legal frameworks across Europe. It empowers stakeholders in the construction industry, including project managers, safety officers, and equipment manufacturers, to prioritize protective measures that mitigate fall hazards. However, it should be noted that while the scope of EN 1263-1:2014 encompasses safety nets used for protective measures, it explicitly states that it does not cover installation aspects. For comprehensive safety net management, users are encouraged to consult EN 1263-2, which addresses the installation procedures, thus providing a complete framework for implementing safety net systems effectively. Overall, the EN 1263-1:2014 standard emerges as an essential document that not only outlines safety requirements and test methods for safety nets but also contributes significantly to the enhancement of workplace safety in construction settings. It is a cornerstone for ensuring compliance and fostering a preventive approach towards fall-related incidents.
EN 1263-1:2014は、「一時的作業設備 - 安全ネット - 第1部: 安全要件、試験方法」に関するヨーロッパ標準であり、建設および組立作業における落下による事故を防止するための安全ネットとその付属品に適用されます。この標準は、ポリプロピレンおよびポリアミド繊維の性能特性に基づいて、安全要件と試験方法を具体的に定めています。 この標準の強みは、使用される材料の機械的特性が-10°Cから+40°Cの間で有意な減少を示さないことを要求している点にあります。これにより、安全ネットの信頼性と耐久性が向上し、作業現場での安全性が強化されます。また、標準は安全ネットに特化しているため、その性能を最大限に引き出すことが可能です。 さらに、EN 1263-1は、作業環境における安全な作業条件を確保するための重要な指針となっており、効果的なリスク管理を実現するための基準を提供します。この標準の関連性は、建設業界における事故防止策の一環として、現場作業者や管理者にとって不可欠なものです。したがって、EN 1263-1:2014は、質の高い安全ネットの設計及び使用を促進し、さらにその性能を科学的に裏付ける重要な文書であると言えます。
표준 EN 1263-1:2014는 건설 및 조립 작업에서의 안전망 및 부속품의 사용을 위한 안전 요구 사항과 시험 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 목적은 깊은 낙하로부터 보호하기 위한 안전망의 성능 특성을 보장하는 것입니다. 이 표준은 폴리프로필렌 및 폴리아미드 섬유의 성능 특성에 기반하여 안전 요구 사항을 기술하며, 사용되는 재료는 –10 °C에서 +40 °C 사이의 온도 범위에서 기계적 특성이 상당히 저하되지 않아야 한다고 명시하고 있습니다. 이러한 사항은 안전망의 신뢰성을 높이고, 다양한 환경 조건에서도 안전성을 유지할 수 있도록 합니다. EN 1263-1:2014의 큰 강점 중 하나는 구체적인 시험 방법을 설정하고 있어, 안전망의 품질과 효과성을 실제로 검증할 수 있다는 점입니다. 이는 사용자와 작업자의 안전을 보장하는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 건설 현장에서 발생할 수 있는 사고를 예방하는 데 기여합니다. 이번 표준은 안전망의 설치 방법에 대한 내용을 포함하고 있지 않으며, 설치 관련 표준은 EN 1263-2에서 찾아볼 수 있다는 점은 명확한 구분을 제공하여, 각 표준의 적용 범위를 한층 더 분명하게 하고 있습니다. 이러한 접근은 사용자가 필요로 하는 정보를 쉽게 찾고 활용할 수 있게 합니다. 종합적으로, EN 1263-1:2014는 건설 현장에서 필수적으로 준수해야 할 안전망의 안전 요구 사항을 체계적으로 정리한 표준으로, 해당 분야의 전문성을 높이고, 안전한 작업 환경을 조성하는 데 중대한 역할을 하고 있습니다.
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